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Stevanato Group Reports Record 2021 Revenue of 843.9 million - Establishes Full Year 2022 Guidance

Key Takeaway: Stevanato Group Reports Record 2021 Revenue of 843.9 million - Establishes Full Year 2022 Guidance - PIOMBINO DESE, Italy March 8, 2021 Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceut

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Stevanato Group Reports Record 2021 Revenue of 843.9 million
- Establishes Full Year 2022 Guidance -
PIOMBINO DESE, Italy March 8, 2021 Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE: STVN), a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and
diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter 2021.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights (compared to the same period last year)
For the fourth quarter, revenue increased 12.5% to 232.6 million over last year driven by both
segments and was better-than-expected due to strong growth in the Engineering segment where customers are investing in global expansion. The fourth quarter of 2020 included a 15.0 million
benefit in the BDS segment related to timing of revenue recognition, but it had no effect on the full year 2020. Increases in revenue from high value solutions and Covid also contributed to year-over-year growth. For the fourth quarter, Covid
represented approximately 14.3% of revenue and as expected, revenue contributions from more accretive high value solutions increased 62.9% over the prior year and accounted for approximately 28.5% of consolidated revenue in the quarter. The mix
shift led to an improved gross profit margin of 31.4% and operating profit margin of 18.7%. Fourth quarter net profit increased to 44.6 million, or
0.17 of diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net profit totaled 33.0 million or adjusted diluted earnings per share of 0.13 which increased 18.2% compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of 0.11 in the prior year.
Fiscal year 2021 revenue grew 27.5% to 843.9 million driven by increases in both segments, an increasing mix of high value solutions and Covid. For the full year, Covid accounted for approximately 14.7% of revenue. Revenue
contributions from high value solutions reached 24.6% of consolidated revenue, demonstrating the expected favorable long-term mix shift towards this premium product portfolio. For the full year, gross profit margin increased to 31.4% and operating
profit margin was 19.2%, benefitting from the increase in high value solutions and operating efficiencies realized through the SG Steps lean manufacturing program. For fiscal year 2021, net profit was
134.3 million or 0.53 diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net profit was
120.5 million or 0.48 of adjusted diluted earnings per share which grew 54.8% compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of 0.31 for fiscal year 2020.
Franco Moro, Chief Executive Officer, stated, Our successful financial and operational performance in
fiscal year 2021, sets the foundation for durable double-digit, organic revenue growth. Within our primary packaging business, trends towards superior performance and higher quality products helped boost our revenue from high value solutions and we
expect these trends will continue. We enter 2022 with a sharp focus on executing against our operational priorities of increasing capacity in Italy, expanding our global industrial footprint in the U.S. and China, investing in R&D, and growing
our pipeline of integrated high value solutions.
Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions Segment (BDS)
For the fourth quarter, BDS Segment revenue grew 9.3% to 185.9 million (third party sales) over the
prior year which included a 15.0 million benefit from timing of revenue. For the full year, revenue increased 22.9% to
694.0 million over fiscal year 2020. Top-line growth was driven by sustained demand for high value solutions which accounted for approximately 35.7%
and 29.9% of segment revenue in the fourth quarter and full year, respectively.
The mix shift towards more accretive products led to expanded margins for
the year. On a full year basis, gross profit margin increased 350 basis points to 33.1% and operating profit margin grew 330 basis points to 21.4%, over the prior year.
The segment continues to benefit from the
ongoing capital deployment by customers to satisfy industry demand which resulted in better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter. Revenue increased by 27.2% to 46.7 million (third
party sales) in the fourth quarter and 54.3% to 149.9 million for the full year compared to the same periods last year driven by growth across all business lines.
For the full year, gross profit margin was 19.3% and operating profit margin was 10.5%.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
The Company believes that it has
adequate cash available to appropriately address its current liquidity needs. As of December 31, the Company had a positive net financial position of 189.8 million and cash and cash
equivalents totaled 411.0 million. For the full year, capital expenditures were 122.1 million and primarily used for ongoing
investments for our global industrial expansion.
For the full year net cash generated from operating activities was
133.3 million reflecting increased working capital needs to drive sustainable growth, and a positive free cash flow of
25.1 million for the full year.
Full Year 2022 Guidance
The Company is establishing 2022 guidance.
The Company expects:
Franco Stevanato, Executive Chairman, concluded, 2021 was a landmark year for Stevanato Group,
underscored by the power of our integrated capabilities and value proposition. Our 2022 guidance affirms our strategic priorities of driving double-digit growth, expanding margins and, increasing the mix of high value solutions amid rising customer
demand, as we aim to create and drive long-term shareholder value. We serve some of the fastest growing market segments and we are integrated into the drug production and delivery supply chain. We are positioned to benefit from favorable multi-year
secular trends including pharmaceutical innovation, aging populations with chronic conditions, growth in biologics and biosimilars (which is currently driving demand for our EZ-Fill platforms and other high value solutions), acceleration and expansion of vaccination programs, self-administration of medicines, and increasing quality standards and regulation.
The Company will host a conference call to
discuss the financial results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (14:30 Central European Time) on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Management will refer to a slide presentation during the call, which will be made available on the day of the call. To view the
slide presentation, please visit the Financial Results page, under the Financial Information tab of the Company s Investor Relations section of its website.
To participate on the call please dial:
States: +1 646 664 1960
United Kingdom: +44 020 3936 2999
Canada: +1 613 699 6539
All other locations: +44 20 3936 2999
Listeners are encouraged to preregister for the call via the following link:
whereupon you will be provided with a unique dial-in number and access code.
For Participants that do not preregister:
the conference call will also be available online at the following link: www.incommuk.com/customers/online (access code
An online archive of the
broadcast will be available at the website shortly after the live call and will be available through Tuesday, March 22, 2022. The recording will be accessible via the following link:
About Stevanato Group
Founded in 1949, Stevanato Group is a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and
life sciences industries. The Group delivers an integrated, end-to-end portfolio of products, processes and services that address customer needs across the entire drug
life cycle at each of the development, clinical and commercial stages. Stevanato Group s core capabilities in scientific research and development, its commitment to technical innovation and its engineering excellence are central to its ability
to offer value added solutions to clients.
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operating expenses, and our ability to maintain profitability and operational and commercial capabilities; our expectations regarding the development of our industry and the competitive environment in which we operate; and our goals, strategies, and
investment plans. The following are some of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or underlying our forward-looking statements: (i) our product offerings are highly complex, and, if our products
do not satisfy applicable quality criteria, specifications and performance standards, we could experience lost sales, delayed or reduced market acceptance of our products, increased costs and damage to our reputation; (ii) we must develop new
products and enhance existing products, adapt to significant technological and innovative changes and respond to introductions of new products by competitors to remain competitive; (iii) our backlog might not accurately predict our future
revenue, and we might not realize all or any part of the anticipated revenue reflected in our backlog; (iv) if we fail to maintain and enhance our brand and reputation, our business, results of operations and prospects may be materially and
adversely affected; (v) we are highly dependent on our management and employees. Competition for our employees is intense, and we may not be able to attract and retain the highly skilled employees that we need to support our business and our
intended future growth; (vi) our business, financial condition and results of operations depend upon maintaining our relationships with suppliers and service providers; (vii) our business, financial condition and results of operations
depend upon the availability and price of high-quality materials and energy supply and our ability to contain production costs; (viii) significant interruptions in our operations could harm our business, financial condition and results of
operations; (ix) our manufacturing facilities are subject to operating hazards which may lead to production curtailments or shutdowns and have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows;
(x) our business may be harmed if our customers discontinue or spend less on research, development, production or other scientific endeavors; and (xi) we may face significant competition in implementing our strategies for revenue growth in
light of actions taken by our competitors. This list is not exhaustive.
These forward-looking statements speak only as at their dates. The Company undertakes
no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it
is not possible to predict all of these factors. Further, the Company cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from
those contained in any forward-looking statements. This press release also contains certain estimates regarding the Company s future prospects and performance, including, but not limited to, future revenues and earnings per share, capital
deployment. All such statements and projections are based upon current expectations of the Company and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaimers any current intention to update such guidance, except as required by
For a description of certain additional factors that could cause the Company s future results to differ from those expressed in any such
forward-looking statements, see Item 3D. entitled Risk Factors in the Company s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Consolidated Income Statement
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
For the three months For the years
ended December 31, ended December 31,
(Unaudited)
2021 % 2020 % 2021 % 2020 %
Revenue 232.6 100.0 % 206.7 100.0 % 843.9 100.0 % 662.0 100.0 %
Costs of sales 159.6 68.6 % 148.1 71.7 % 578.5 68.6 % 467.9 70.7 %
Gross Profit 73.0 31.4 % 58.6 28.3 % 265.4 31.4 % 194.2 29.3 %
Other operating Income 2.2 0.9 % 2.6 1.2 % 9.4 1.1 % 5.2 0.8 %
Selling and Marketing Expenses 4.4 1.9 % 4.6 2.2 % 20.4 2.4 % 20.0 3.0 %
Research and Development Expenses 9.5 4.1 % 4.9 2.4 % 29.6 3.5 % 17.4 2.6 %
General and Administrative Expenses 17.8 7.7 % 13.8 6.7 % 62.5 7.4 % 58.9 8.9 %
Operating Profit 43.5 18.7 % 37.9 18.3 % 162.2 19.2 % 103.1 15.6 %
Finance Income 15.3 6.6 % 3.0 1.5 % 21.7 2.6 % 14.9 2.3 %
Finance Expense 5.1 2.2 % 4.7 2.3 % 18.8 2.2 % 21.8 3.3 %
Share of Profit of an Associate - 0.0 % (0.3 ) (0.1 )% 0.5 0.1 % 0.1 0.0 %
Profit Before Tax 53.7 23.1 % 36.0 17.4 % 165.7 19.6 % 96.3 14.5 %
Income Taxes 9.1 3.9 % 2.0 1.0 % 31.4 3.7 % 17.7 2.7 %
Net Profit 44.6 19.2 % 34.0 16.5 % 134.3 15.9 % 78.6 11.9 %
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per common share 0.17 0.14 0.53 0.33
Diluted earnings per common share 0.17 0.14 0.53 0.33
Average common shares outstanding 264.7 240.5 252.7 240.5
Average shares assuming dilution 264.7 240.5 252.7 240.5
Reported Segment Information
(Amounts in millions)
For the year ended December 31, 2021
Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions Engineering Adjustments, eliminations and unallocated items Consolidated
External Customers 694.0 149.9 - 843.9
Inter-Segment 1.1 69.0 (70.1 ) -
Revenue 695.1 218.9 (70.1 ) 843.9
Gross Profit 229.9 42.3 (6.7 ) 265.4
Gross Profit Margin 33.1 % 19.3 % 31.4 %
Operating Profit 149.1 22.9 (9.7 ) 162.2
Operating Profit Margin 21.4 % 10.5 % 19.2 %
For the year ended December 31, 2020
Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions Engineering Adjustments, eliminations and unallocated items Consolidated
External Customers 564.9 97.1 - 662.0
Inter-Segment 1.1 56.3 (57.4 ) -
Revenue 566.0 153.4 (57.4 ) 662.0
Gross Profit 167.6 32.1 (5.5 ) 194.2
Gross Profit Margin 29.6 % 20.9 % 29.3 %
Operating Profit 102.6 16.6 (16.1 ) 103.1
Operating Profit Margin 18.1 % 10.8 % 15.6 %
Last updated: Mar 8, 2022