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Key Takeaway: Artivion, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, reporting a revenue increase of 14% year-over-year. The company's net loss decreased compared to the same quarter last year, showing signs of improved operational efficiency. Key product areas like aortic stent grafts showed a significant revenue growth of 30%. Additionally, Artivion is on track to complete its PERSEVERE clinical trial enrollment, aiming for regulatory approval by 2025. The company also raised its revenue guidance for the full year 2023.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Artivion achieved a 14% revenue increase in Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022.
  • Aortic stent graft revenues grew by 30%, showing strong demand.
  • The company has enrolled 90 out of 93 patients in the PERSEVERE clinical trial, nearing completion.
  • Artivion raised its revenue guidance, expecting double-digit growth in 2023.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The company reported a net loss of ($9.8) million for Q3 2023.
  • BioGlue revenue decreased by 7% due to changing ordering patterns in Europe.

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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 Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Third Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
Achieved revenue of $87.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 versus $76.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, an increase of 14% on a GAAP basis and 12% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis
Net loss was ($9.8) million or ($0.24) per share non-GAAP net income was $749,000 or $0.02 per share
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased 34% to $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022
Aortic stent graft revenues increased 30% on a GAAP basis and 22% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022
On-X revenues increased 14% on a GAAP basis and 13% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022
Nearing completion of enrollment in the PERSEVERE clinical trial
ATLANTA, GA - (November 2, 2023) - Artivion, Inc. (NYSE AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
"Our team delivered across the board in the third quarter, making substantial progress on our commercial, operational, and financial goals and initiatives. We delivered double-digit constant currency revenue growth year-over-year for the third consecutive quarter and remain on track to achieve or exceed our revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth targets for this year. Our robust third quarter performance was driven by exceptional year-over-year aortic stent graft revenue growth of 30%, strong On-X revenue growth of 14%, and solid tissue processing growth of 12%, while BioGlue revenue decreased 7% due to ordering patterns in Europe in the third quarter of 2022. On a constant currency basis, year-over-year aortic stent graft, On-X, tissue processing, and BioGlue revenue growth were 22%, 13%, 12%, and (8%), respectively. We also saw Latin American and Asia Pacific revenue grow 29% and 21%, respectively, and on a constant currency basis, 22% and 21%, compared to last year," said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Mackin added, "In addition to our strong commercial results, we have enrolled 90 of the 93 total patients in the PERSEVERE clinical trial putting us on track for 2025 approval. Additionally, positive results presented at EACTS in two late breaking presentations featuring PERSEVERE 30-day patient safety data and real-world data from a 510 patient On-X low INR post approval study should drive enhanced growth in both AMDS and On-X."
Mr. Mackin concluded, "Given our solid execution in the first nine months of 2023 and strong business momentum, we are once again increasing our top-line guidance and continue on a path to achieve our commitments to deliver 2024 double-digit annual constant currency revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA in excess of $75.0 million."
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Total revenues for the third quarter of 2023 were $87.9 million, an increase of 14% on a GAAP basis and 12% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis, both compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Net loss for the third quarter of 2023 was ($9.8) million, or ($0.24) per fully diluted common share, compared to net loss of ($13.7) million, or ($0.34) per fully diluted common share for the third quarter of 2022. Net loss for the third quarter of 2023 includes pretax charges of $6.2 million related to contingent consideration for the acquisition of AMDS. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2023 was $749,000, or $0.02 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of ($1.9) million, or ($0.05) per fully diluted common share for the third quarter of 2022.
2023 Financial Outlook
Artivion is raising its revenue guidance range and now expects to achieve constant currency revenue growth of between 11% and 12%, compared to the previous range of 10% and 12%, for the full year 2023 compared to 2022. The Company expects revenues to be in a range of $349.0 million and $351.0 million, compared to the previous range of $342.0 million and $350.0 million.
Additionally, Artivion continues to expect non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, as reported, to increase by more than 25% in 2023 compared to 2022, resulting in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in excess of $52.0 million for 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 adjusted 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 adjusted 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 income tax expense or benefit corporate rebranding expense business development, integration, and severance income or expense non-cash interest expense gain from sale of non-financial assets, and abandonment of CardioGenesis cardiac laser therapy business. 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 on November 2, 2023, at 4 30 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter financial results, followed by a question and answer session. To participate in the conference call dial (862) 298-0702 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 13741667.
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 on track to achieve or exceed our revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA growth targets for this year and to achieve AMDS PMA approval in 2025 the results from the PERSEVERE 30-day patient safety data and the 510 patient On-X low INR post approval study have begun to drive enhanced growth in both AMDS and On-X and will continue to do so given our solid execution in the first nine months of 2023 and strong business momentum, we continue on a path to achieve our commitments to deliver 2024 double-digit annual constant currency revenue growth and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in excess of $75.0 million and that we now expect to achieve for the full year 2023, constant currency revenue growth of between 11% and 12%, compared to 2022 revenues of $349.0 million and $351.0 million, and an increase of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, as reported, of more than 25% compared to 2022, resulting in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in excess of $52.0 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 but not limited to 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 and the benefits anticipated from our clinical trials may not be achieved or achieved on our anticipated timelines. These risks and uncertainties also include the risk factors detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. 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
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues
Products $ 63,747 $ 55,248 $ 192,041 $ 171,726
Preservation services 24,107 21,590 68,293 62,665
Total revenues 87,854 76,838 260,334 234,391
Cost of products and preservation services
Products 21,574 17,743 62,084 53,381
Preservation services 10,010 10,351 30,169 29,375
Total cost of products and preservation services 31,584 28,094 92,253 82,756
Gross margin 56,270 48,744 168,081 151,635
Operating expenses
General, administrative, and marketing 51,093 41,051 158,699 118,989
Research and development 6,421 11,799 21,062 30,575
Total operating expenses 57,514 52,850 179,761 149,564
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - (14,250) -
Operating (loss) income (1,244) (4,106) 2,570 2,071
Interest expense 6,603 4,805 19,055 12,854
Interest income (339) (40) (679) (86)
Other expense, net 1,911 3,661 5,189 7,564
Loss before income taxes (9,419) (12,532) (20,995) (18,261)
Income tax expense 382 1,181 5,720 3,100
Net loss $ (9,801) $ (13,713) $ (26,715) $ (21,361)
Loss per share
Basic $ (0.24) $ (0.34) $ (0.65) $ (0.53)
Diluted $ (0.24) $ (0.34) $ (0.65) $ (0.53)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic 40,881 40,115 40,691 39,999
Diluted 40,881 40,115 40,691 39,999
Net loss $ (9,801) $ (13,713) $ (26,715) $ (21,361)
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustments (5,010) (16,895) 432 (35,466)
Comprehensive loss $ (14,811) $ (30,608) $ (26,283) $ (56,827)
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 53,481 $ 39,351
Trade receivables, net 64,277 61,820
Other receivables 3,993 7,764
Inventories, net 78,792 74,478
Deferred preservation costs, net 49,391 46,371
Prepaid expenses and other 17,175 17,550
Total current assets 267,109 247,334
Goodwill 242,936 243,631
Acquired technology, net 142,675 151,263
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 43,345 41,859
Property and equipment, net 37,428 38,674
Other intangibles, net 29,398 31,384
Deferred income taxes 3,705 1,314
Other assets 8,191 7,339
Total assets $ 774,787 $ 762,798
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 10,819 $ 12,004
Accrued compensation 13,861 13,810
Accrued expenses 9,930 12,374
Taxes payable 9,390 2,635
Current maturities of operating leases 3,940 3,308
Accrued procurement fees 1,860 2,111
Current portion of long-term debt 1,552 1,608
Other liabilities 3,607 1,825
Total current liabilities 54,959 49,675
Long-term debt 305,877 306,499
Contingent consideration 62,300 40,400
Non-current maturities of operating leases 42,862 41,257
Deferred income taxes 19,514 24,499
Deferred compensation liability 6,460 5,468
Non-current finance lease obligation 3,272 3,644
Other liabilities 7,568 7,027
Total liabilities $ 502,812 $ 478,469
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock - -
Common stock (75,000 shares authorized, 42,537 and 41,830 shares issued and outstanding in 2023 and 2022, respectively) 425 418
Additional paid-in capital 351,307 337,385
Retained deficit (43,932) (17,217)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (21,177) (21,609)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,487 shares as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (14,648) (14,648)
Total shareholders' equity 271,975 284,329
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 774,787 $ 762,798
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $ (26,715) $ (21,361)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 21,900 (4,600)
Depreciation and amortization 17,260 17,016
Non-cash compensation 10,466 9,189
Non-cash lease expense 5,467 5,656
Fair value adjustment of long-term loan 5,000 -
Write-down of inventories and deferred preservation costs 3,726 3,116
Deferred income taxes (7,250) 5,097
Gain from sale of non-financial assets (14,250) -
Other 2,325 1,523
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Receivables 765 (10,900)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities 412 (2,103)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (527) (1,788)
Inventories and deferred preservation costs (10,592) (5,781)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities 7,987 (4,936)
Net cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of non-financial assets, net 14,250 -
Payments for Endospan Agreement (5,000) -
Capital expenditures (5,503) (6,924)
Other (1,580) (1,123)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 2,167 (8,047)
Net cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from financing insurance premiums 3,558 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock 3,467 3,344
Redemption and repurchase of stock to cover tax withholdings (563) (1,791)
Principal payments on short-term notes payable (1,522) -
Repayment of term loan (2,063) (2,033)
Other (382) (300)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities 2,495 (780)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,481 (3,675)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14,130 (17,438)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 39,351 55,010
Cash and cash equivalents end of period $ 53,481 $ 37,572
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Products
Aortic stent grafts $ 25,523 $ 19,674 $ 80,032 $ 69,013
On-X 18,744 16,456 54,346 47,082
Surgical sealants 16,234 17,374 49,503 49,022
Other 3,246 1,744 8,160 6,609
Total products 63,747 55,248 192,041 171,726
Preservation services 24,107 21,590 68,293 62,665
Total revenues $ 87,854 $ 76,838 $ 260,334 $ 234,391
North America 48,028 42,678 137,541 124,833
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 26,536 23,413 84,608 78,508
Asia Pacific 8,402 6,952 24,655 20,492
Latin America 4,888 3,795 13,530 10,558
Total revenues $ 87,854 $ 76,838 $ 260,334 $ 234,391
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Revenues for the Three Months Ended September 30, Percent Change From Prior Year
2023 2022
US GAAP US GAAP Exchange Rate Effect Constant Currency Constant Currency
Products
Aortic stent grafts $ 25,523 $ 19,674 $ 1,193 $ 20,867 22%
On-X 18,744 16,456 90 16,546 13%
Surgical sealants 16,234 17,374 318 17,692 -8%
Other 3,246 1,744 8 1,752 85%
Total products 63,747 55,248 1,609 56,857 12%
Preservation services 24,107 21,590 (12) 21,578 12%
Total $ 87,854 $ 76,838 $ 1,597 $ 78,435 12%
North America 48,028 42,678 (46) 42,632 13%
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 26,536 23,413 1,419 24,832 7%
Asia Pacific 8,402 6,952 2 6,954 21%
Latin America 4,888 3,795 222 4,017 22%
Total $ 87,854 $ 76,838 $ 1,597 $ 78,435 12%
Revenues for the Nine Months Ended September 30, Percent Change From Prior Year
2023 2022
US GAAP US GAAP Exchange Rate Effect Constant Currency Constant Currency
Products
Aortic stent grafts $ 80,032 $ 69,013 $ (17) $ 68,996 16%
On-X 54,346 47,082 (129) 46,953 16%
Surgical sealants 49,503 49,022 (36) 48,986 1%
Other 8,160 6,609 (10) 6,599 24%
Total products 192,041 171,726 (192) 171,534 12%
Preservation services 68,293 62,665 (81) 62,584 9%
Total $ 260,334 $ 234,391 $ (273) $ 234,118 11%
North America 137,541 124,833 (253) 124,580 10%
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 84,608 78,508 (120) 78,388 8%
Asia Pacific 24,655 20,492 (79) 20,413 21%
Latin America 13,530 10,558 179 10,737 26%
Total $ 260,334 $ 234,391 $ (273) $ 234,118 11%
Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
General, Administrative, and Marketing Expense and Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Reconciliation of G A expense, GAAP to adjusted G A, non-GAAP
General, administrative, and marketing expense, GAAP $ 51,093 $ 41,051 $ 158,699 $ 118,989
Business development, integration, and severance expense (income) 6,363 864 22,461 (3,816)
Corporate rebranding expense 65 251 283 1,423
Adjusted G A, non-GAAP $ 44,665 $ 39,936 $ 135,955 $ 121,382
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Reconciliation of net loss, GAAP to adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP
Net loss, GAAP $ (9,801) $ (13,713) $ (26,715) $ (21,361)
Adjustments
Business development, integration, and severance expense (income) 6,122 864 26,844 (3,816)
Interest expense 6,603 4,805 19,055 12,854
Depreciation and amortization expense 5,759 5,519 17,260 17,016
Stock-based compensation expense 3,187 3,089 10,466 9,189
Income tax expense 382 1,181 5,720 3,100
Abandonment of CardioGenesis cardiac laser therapy business - - 390 -
Corporate rebranding expense 65 251 283 1,423
Loss on foreign currency revaluation 1,882 3,668 112 7,555
Clinical trial termination expense - 4,741 - 4,741
Interest income (339) (40) (679) (86)
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - (14,250) -
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP $ 13,860 $ 10,365 $ 38,486 $ 30,615
Artivion Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Net Income and Diluted Income Per Common Share
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
GAAP
Loss before income taxes $ (9,419) $ (12,532) $ (20,995) $ (18,261)
Income tax expense 382 1,181 5,720 3,100
Net loss $ (9,801) $ (13,713) $ (26,715) $ (21,361)
Diluted loss per common share $ (0.24) $ (0.34) $ (0.65) $ (0.53)
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 40,881 40,115 40,691 39,999
Reconciliation of loss before income taxes, GAAP to adjusted income (loss), non-GAAP
Loss before income taxes, GAAP $ (9,419) $ (12,532) $ (20,995) $ (18,261)
Adjustments
Business development, integration, and severance expense (income) 6,122 864 26,844 (3,816)
Amortization expense 3,766 3,686 11,453 11,675
Non-cash interest expense 465 459 1,391 1,372
Abandonment of CardioGenesis cardiac laser therapy business - - 390 -
Corporate rebranding expense 65 251 283 1,423
Clinical trial termination expense - 4,741 - 4,741
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - (14,250) -
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP 999 (2,531) 5,116 (2,866)
Income tax expense (benefit) calculated at a tax rate of 25% 250 (633) 1,279 (717)
Adjusted net income (loss), non-GAAP $ 749 $ (1,898) $ 3,837 $ (2,149)
Reconciliation of diluted loss per common share, GAAP to adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share, non-GAAP
Diluted loss per common share, GAAP $ (0.24) $ (0.34) $ (0.65) $ (0.53)
Adjustments
Business development, integration, and severance expense (income) 0.15 0.03 0.65 (0.09)
Amortization expense 0.09 0.09 0.28 0.29
Non-cash interest expense 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.03
Abandonment of CardioGenesis cardiac laser therapy business - - 0.01 -
Corporate rebranding expense - - 0.01 0.03
Clinical trial termination expense - 0.12 - 0.12
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (0.06) (0.06) (0.17) (0.09)
Gain from sale of non-financial assets - - (0.34) -
Effect of 25% tax rate 0.07 0.10 0.27 0.19
Adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share, non-GAAP $ 0.02 $ (0.05) $ 0.09 $ (0.05)
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 40,881 40,115 40,691 39,999
Adjustments
Effect of dilutive stock options and awards 662 - 512 -
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, non-GAAP 41,543 40,115 41,203 39,999

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Artivion's revenue for Q3 2023?

Artivion reported revenue of $87.9 million in Q3 2023.

How much did Artivion's adjusted EBITDA increase?

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA rose 34% to $13.9 million in Q3 2023.

What growth did aortic stent graft revenues experience?

Aortic stent graft revenues grew by 30% on a GAAP basis in Q3 2023.

When does Artivion expect PERSEVERE trial approval?

Artivion anticipates PERSEVERE clinical trial approval by 2025.

What is Artivion's new revenue guidance for 2023?

Artivion now expects revenue growth of 11% to 12% for 2023.

Last updated: Nov 2, 2023