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Key Takeaway: Artivion, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022, revealing stable revenues at $79.4 million for Q4 and an overall increase of 5% in total revenues for the year. The company also received a CE Mark for BioGlue, which could bolster their product offerings. Despite these achievements, Artivion reported a net loss increase for the year, indicating challenges. Looking forward, the company projects steady revenue growth for 2023 amidst identified risks.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Artivion reported stable revenue for Q4 2022, showing resilience.
  • The company achieved significant year-over-year revenue growth of 5% for 2022.
  • CE Mark received for BioGlue, enhancing product portfolio.
  • Successful recruitment drive at the German facility indicates operational strength.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Net loss for 2022 increased compared to the previous year.
  • Fourth quarter results were flat on a GAAP basis, showing potential concerns.
  • The financial outlook mentions risks that could affect future performance.

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Artivion Gilmartin Group LLC
D. Ashley Lee Brian Johnston Lynn Lewis
Executive Vice President Phone 332-895-3222
Chief Financial Officer investors artivion.com
Phone 770-419-3355
Artivion Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Fourth Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
Achieved revenue of $79.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 versus $79.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, flat on a GAAP basis and an increase of 5% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis
Achieved revenue of $313.8 million for the full year of 2022 versus $298.8 million for the full year of 2021, an increase of 5% on a GAAP basis and 9% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis
On-X revenues increased 8% on a GAAP basis and 11% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
Aortic stent graft revenues increased 2% on a GAAP basis and 16% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
Received CE mark for BioGlue
ATLANTA, GA - (February 16, 2023) - Artivion, Inc. (NYSE AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.
"We achieved on-target constant currency revenue growth of 9% for the full year 2022 and remain well positioned to continue executing on our strategy to deliver strong top line and bottom line growth in 2023 and beyond. Through 2022, aortic stent graft revenue grew 20% year-over-year while On-X revenue grew 13%, and tissue processing revenue grew 8%, all on a constant currency basis. Asia Pacific and Latin American revenue grew 30% and 38%, respectively, on a constant currency basis compared to last year. During the fourth quarter, revenue growth was driven by aortic stent grafts, where revenue growth rebounded sequentially from the third quarter and increased 16%, and On-X, which grew 11% on a constant currency basis in the fourth quarter compared to 2021," said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Mackin added, "In addition, we received in the fourth quarter 2022 CE Mark for BioGlue under the MDR and, based on recent interactions with the FDA, we are confident that we will receive PMA approval for PerClot. We have also had strong recent success in recruiting, hiring, and retaining production employees at our German manufacturing facility, so that this facility is now nearly fully staffed. A larger production workforce will facilitate future growth in aortic stent graft revenue. Meanwhile, patient enrollment continues in the PERSEVERE trial to secure FDA approval for AMDS, a simple, elegant stent graft solution to treat aortic arch disease. We remain confident that we have meaningful opportunities to grow our total addressable market through pipeline development. We also anticipate maintaining momentum with our existing portfolio in our current markets. In light of these factors, we are optimistic that we will meet our commitments to deliver, by year-end 2024, double-digit compounded annual constant currency revenue growth and achieve adjusted EBITDA in excess of $75 million."
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $79.4 million, flat on a GAAP basis and an increase of 5% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis, both compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $2.2 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted common share, compared to net loss of ($20.1) million, or ($0.51) per fully diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $4.2 million, or $0.10 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of ($141,000), or $0.00 per fully diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 includes pretax gains related to foreign currency revaluation of $4.5 million.
Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for 2022 were $313.8 million, reflecting an increase of 5% on a GAAP basis and 9% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis compared to the full year of 2021.
Net loss for 2022 was ($19.2) million, or ($0.48) per fully diluted common share, compared to net loss of ($14.8) million, or ($0.38) per fully diluted common share for the full year of 2021. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2022 was $2.1 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $4.9 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted common share for the full year of 2021. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2022 includes pretax losses related to foreign currency revaluation of $3.1 million.
The independent registered public accounting firm's audit report with respect to the Company's fiscal year-end financial statements will not be issued until the Company completes its annual report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, the financial results reported in this earnings release are preliminary pending completion of the audit and the Company's filing of its annual report on Form 10-K.
2023 Financial Outlook
Artivion expects its constant currency revenue growth to be between 8.0% and 12.0% for the full year 2023 compared to 2022, and expects revenues to be in a range of between $331 million and $343 million. Artivion expects adjusted EBITDA, as reported, to increase greater than 20% in 2023 compared to 2022, resulting in adjusted EBITDA in excess of $50.0 million in 2023.
The Company's financial performance for 2023 and future periods is subject to the risks identified below.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP revenue, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EBITDA, and non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses. Investors should consider this non-GAAP information in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP financial information may not be the same as similar measures presented by other companies. The Company's non-GAAP revenues are adjusted for the impact of changes in currency exchange. The Company's non-GAAP net income non-GAAP EBITDA and non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing results exclude (as applicable) depreciation and amortization expense interest income and expense stock-based compensation expense loss or gain on foreign currency revaluation clinical trial termination expense income tax expense or benefit corporate rebranding expense business development, integration, and severance income or expense non-cash interest expense and gain from sale of non-financial assets. The Company generally uses non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate management's review of the operational performance of the company and as a basis for strategic planning. Company management believes that these non-GAAP presentations provide useful information to investors regarding unusual non-operating transactions the operating expense structure of the Company's existing and recently acquired operations, without regard to its on-going efforts to acquire additional complementary products and businesses, and the transaction and integration expenses incurred in connection with recently acquired and divested product lines and the operating expense structure excluding fluctuations resulting from foreign currency revaluation and stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes it is useful to exclude certain expenses because such amounts in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of its business operations or can vary significantly between periods as a result of factors such as impact of recent acquisitions, non-cash expense related to amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets, and any related adjustments to their carrying values. The Company has adjusted for the impact of changes in currency exchange from certain revenues to evaluate comparable product growth rates on a constant currency basis. The Company does, however, expect to incur similar types of expenses and currency exchange impacts in the future, and this non-GAAP financial information should not be viewed as a statement or indication that these types of expenses will not recur. Company management encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety, including the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a teleconference call and live webcast later today, February 16, 2023, at 4 30 p.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question and answer session. To participate in the conference call dial 201-689-8261 a few minutes prior to 4 30 p.m. ET. The teleconference replay will be available approximately one hour following the completion of the event and can be accessed by calling (toll free) 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415. The conference number for the replay is 13735085.
The live webcast and replay can be accessed by going to the Investors section of the Artivion website at www.Artivion.com and selecting the heading Webcasts Presentations.
About Artivion, Inc.
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion's four major groups of products include aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that express management's beliefs, expectations, or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of management at the time such statements are made. These statements include our beliefs that we remain well positioned to continue executing on our strategy to deliver strong top line and bottom line growth in 2023 and beyond we are confident that we will receive PMA approval for PerClot our larger production workforce in Hechingen Germany will facilitate future growth in aortic stent graft revenue we remain confident that we have meaningful opportunities to grow our total addressable market through pipeline development we anticipate maintaining momentum with our existing portfolio in our current markets we are optimistic that, in light of these factors, we will meet our commitments to deliver, by year-end 2024, double-digit compounded annual constant currency revenue growth and achieve adjusted EBITDA in excess of $75 million we will deliver year-over-year constant currency revenue growth of 8 to 12% in 2023 versus 2022 and our projections for 2023 financial results, including that 2023 revenues are expected to be between $331 million and $343 million and 2023 adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase greater than 20% in 2023 compared to 2022 and to be in excess of $50 million. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, including that the benefits anticipated from the Ascyrus Medical LLC transaction and Endospan agreements may not be achieved at all or at the levels we had originally anticipated the benefits anticipated from our clinical trials may not be achieved or achieved on our anticipated timeline our products may not be able to consistently retain their existing regulatory approvals or special regulatory approvals in order to be commercialized products in our pipeline may not receive regulatory approval at all or receive regulatory approval on our anticipated timelines our products that obtain regulatory approval may not be adopted by the market as much as we anticipate or at all and the continued effects of pandemics, including COVID-19 and new COVID-19 variants, and continued hospital staffing shortages could adversely impact our results. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Artivion does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenues
Products $ 58,627 $ 59,069 $ 230,353 $ 221,597
Preservation services 20,771 20,325 83,436 77,239
Total revenues 79,398 79,394 313,789 298,836
Cost of products and preservation services
Products 18,785 18,604 72,166 65,196
Preservation services 9,725 9,416 39,100 36,126
Total cost of products and preservation services 28,510 28,020 111,266 101,322
Gross margin 50,888 51,374 202,523 197,514
Operating expenses
General, administrative, and marketing 38,454 51,253 157,443 169,774
Research and development 8,304 9,460 38,879 35,546
Total operating expenses 46,758 60,713 196,322 205,320
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - - (15,923)
Operating income (loss) 4,130 (9,339) 6,201 8,117
Interest expense 5,370 3,892 18,224 16,887
Interest income (61) (19) (147) (79)
Other (income) expense, net (4,456) 2,875 3,108 6,136
Income (loss) before income taxes 3,277 (16,087) (14,984) (14,827)
Income tax expense 1,108 4,013 4,208 7
Net income (loss) $ 2,169 $ (20,100) $ (19,192) $ (14,834)
Income (loss) per share
Basic $ 0.05 (0.51) $ (0.48) (0.38)
Diluted $ 0.05 $ (0.51) $ (0.48) $ (0.38)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic 40,127 39,161 40,032 38,983
Diluted 40,509 39,161 40,032 38,983
Net income (loss) $ 2,169 $ (20,100) $ (19,192) $ (14,834)
Other Comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 23,744 (4,303) (11,722) (16,630)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 25,913 $ (24,403) $ (30,914) $ (31,464)
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
December 31,
2022 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 39,351 $ 55,010
Trade receivables, net 61,820 53,019
Other receivables 7,764 5,086
Inventories, net 74,478 76,971
Deferred preservation costs, net 46,371 42,863
Prepaid expenses and other 17,550 14,748
Total current assets 247,334 247,697
Goodwill 243,631 250,000
Acquired technology, net 151,263 166,994
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 41,859 45,714
Property and equipment, net 38,674 37,521
Other intangibles, net 31,384 34,502
Deferred income taxes 1,314 2,357
Other long-term assets 7,339 8,267
Total assets $ 762,798 $ 793,052
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
December 31,
2022 2021
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 12,004 $ 10,395
Accrued compensation 13,810 13,163
Accrued expenses 12,374 7,687
Taxes payable 2,635 3,634
Current maturities of operating leases 3,308 3,149
Accrued procurement fees 2,111 3,689
Current portion of long-term debt 1,608 1,630
Current portion of finance lease obligation 513 528
Other 1,312 1,078
Total current liabilities 49,675 44,953
Long-term debt 306,499 307,493
Non-current maturities of operating leases 41,257 44,869
Contingent consideration 40,400 49,400
Deferred income taxes 24,499 28,799
Deferred compensation liability 5,468 5,952
Non-current finance lease obligations 3,644 4,374
Other 7,027 6,484
Total liabilities 478,469 492,324
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock $0.01 par value per share, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued - -
Common stock $0.01 par value per share, 75,000 shares authorized, 41,830 and 41,397 shares issued as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively 418 414
Additional paid-in capital 337,385 322,874
Retained (deficit) earnings (17,217) 1,975
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (21,609) (9,887)
Treasury stock at cost, 1,487 shares as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 (14,648) (14,648)
Total shareholders' equity 284,329 300,728
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 762,798 $ 793,052
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $ (19,192) $ (14,834)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 22,442 23,977
Non-cash compensation 12,344 10,711
Non-cash lease expense 7,432 7,521
Write-down of inventories and deferred preservation costs 4,374 5,377
Non-cash interest expense 1,832 2,005
Write-off of Endospan Option - 4,944
Change in fair value of long-term loan receivable - 409
Gain on sale of non-financial assets - (15,923)
Deferred income taxes (1,717) (4,470)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (9,000) 8,870
Other 2,268 2,060
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities (1,958) (1,893)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (2,234) (1,404)
Inventories and deferred preservation costs (8,404) (18,375)
Receivables (13,340) (11,560)
Net cash flows used in operating activities (5,153) (2,585)
Net cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of non-financial assets, net - 19,000
Payments for Endospan agreement - -
Ascyrus Acquisition, net of cash acquired - -
Acquisition of intangible assets (1,699) (972)
Capital expenditures (9,016) (13,091)
Other - 723
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities (10,715) 5,660
Net cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock 3,368 3,756
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt - -
Proceeds from revolving line of credit - -
Proceeds from financing insurance premiums - -
Repayment of revolving line of credit - -
Payment of debt issuance costs - (2,219)
Payment of contingent consideration - (8,200)
Redemption and repurchase of stock to cover tax withholdings (1,795) (1,914)
Repayment of debt (2,753) (3,085)
Other (459) (561)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (1,639) (12,223)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,848 2,200
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (15,659) (6,948)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 55,010 61,958
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 39,351 $ 55,010
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Products
Aortic stent grafts $ 23,739 $ 23,222 $ 92,752 $ 85,387
Surgical sealants 16,357 18,478 65,379 70,714
On-X 16,822 15,520 63,904 57,363
Other 1,709 1,849 8,318 8,133
Total products 58,627 59,069 230,353 221,597
Preservation services 20,771 20,325 83,436 77,239
Total revenues $ 79,398 $ 79,394 $ 313,789 $ 298,836
Revenues
U.S. $ 41,175 $ 39,622 $ 161,113 $ 151,151
International 38,223 39,772 152,676 147,685
Total Revenues $ 79,398 $ 79,394 $ 313,789 $ 298,836
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Revenues and General, Administrative, and Marketing Expense
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 Growth Rate 2022 2021 Growth Rate
Reconciliation of total revenues, GAAP to total revenues, non-GAAP
Total revenues, GAAP $ 79,398 $ 79,394 -% $ 313,789 $ 298,836 5%
Impact of changes in currency exchange - (3,827) - (11,185)
Total constant currency revenue, non-GAAP $ 79,398 $ 75,567 5% $ 313,789 $ 287,651 9%
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Reconciliation of G A expenses, GAAP to adjusted G A, non-GAAP
General, administrative, and marketing expense, GAAP $ 38,454 $ 51,253 $ 157,443 $ 169,774
Corporate rebranding expense 499 905 1,908 1,428
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense (3,934) 10,012 (7,750) 16,150
Adjusted G A, non-GAAP $ 41,889 $ 40,336 $ 163,285 $ 152,196
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Reconciliation of net income (loss), GAAP to adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP
Net income (loss), GAAP $ 2,169 $ (20,100) $ (19,192) $ (14,834)
Adjustments
Depreciation and amortization expense 5,426 5,969 22,442 23,977
Interest expense 5,370 3,892 18,224 16,887
Stock-based compensation expense 3,155 3,240 12,344 10,711
Clinical trial termination expense (197) - 4,544 -
Income tax expense 1,108 4,013 4,208 7
(Gain) loss on foreign currency revaluation (4,470) 2,447 3,085 5,545
Corporate rebranding expense 499 905 1,908 1,428
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - - (15,923)
Interest income (61) (19) (147) (79)
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense (2,036) 10,421 (5,852) 16,559
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP $ 10,963 $ 10,768 $ 41,564 $ 44,278
Artivion Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Common Share
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 3,277 $ (16,087) $ (14,984) $ (14,827)
Income tax expense 1,108 4,013 4,208 7
Net income (loss) $ 2,169 $ (20,100) $ (19,192) $ (14,834)
Diluted income (loss) per common share $ 0.05 $ (0.51) $ (0.48) $ (0.38)
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 40,509 39,161 40,032 38,983
Reconciliation of income (loss) before income taxes, GAAP to adjusted income (loss), non-GAAP
Income (loss) before income taxes, GAAP $ 3,277 $ (16,087) $ (14,984) $ (14,827)
Adjustments
Amortization expense 3,635 4,119 15,310 16,820
Clinical trial termination expense (197) - 4,544 -
Corporate rebranding expense 499 905 1,908 1,428
Non-cash interest expense 460 454 1,832 2,479
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - - (15,923)
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense (2,036) 10,421 (5,852) 16,559
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP 5,638 (188) 2,758 6,536
Income tax expense calculated at a pro forma tax rate of 25% 1,409 (47) 689 1,634
Adjusted net income (loss), non-GAAP $ 4,229 $ (141) $ 2,069 $ 4,902
Reconciliation of diluted income (loss) per common share, GAAP to adjusted diluted income per common share, non-GAAP
Diluted income (loss) per common share, GAAP $ 0.05 $ (0.51) $ (0.48) $ (0.38)
Adjustments
Amortization expense 0.09 0.10 0.38 0.43
Effect of 25% pro forma tax rate 0.01 0.21 0.20 0.09
Clinical trial termination expense (0.01) - 0.11 -
Corporate rebranding expense 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.04
Non-cash interest expense 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.06
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - - (0.41)
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (0.02) (0.10) (0.11) (0.13)
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense (0.05) 0.26 (0.14) 0.42
Adjusted diluted income per common share, non-GAAP $ 0.10 $ - $ 0.05 $ 0.12
Reconciliation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding GAAP to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, non-GAAP
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, GAAP 40,509 39,161 40,032 38,983
Adjustments
Effect of dilutive stock options and awards - - 464 560
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, non-GAAP 40,509 39,161 40,496 39,543

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Artivion's revenue in Q4 2022?

Artivion reported a revenue of $79.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

How did Artivion perform in 2022 compared to 2021?

Artivion's total revenue increased by 5% to $313.8 million in 2022.

What is the revenue growth outlook for 2023?

Artivion expects constant currency revenue growth between 8% and 12% for 2023.

What was the net income for Q4 2022?

The net income for Q4 2022 was $2.2 million, compared to a loss in Q4 2021.

What significant approvals did Artivion achieve in 2022?

Artivion received CE mark approval for BioGlue in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Last updated: Feb 16, 2023