• Total Revenue (Q4 2024): $195 million, down from the prior year.
• Adjusted EBITDA (Q4 2024): $21 million, an increase of $18 million year-over-year.
• Adjusted Gross Margin (Q4 2024): 40%, improved by 800 basis points year-over-year.
• Operating Expenses Reduction (Q4 2024): $49 million or 41% reduction in R&D and SG&A.
• Total Revenue (Full Year 2024): $1.04 billion, roughly flat versus the prior year.
• Adjusted EBITDA (Full Year 2024): $183 million, a $205 million positive swing from 2023.
• Adjusted Gross Margin (Full Year 2024): $457 million, an improvement of $121 million or 1,200 basis points.
• Operating Expenses (Full Year 2024): $379 million, down $101 million or 21% year-over-year.
• Total Product Sales (Full Year 2024): $909 million, slight decline versus the prior year.
• Bioservices Revenue (Full Year 2024): $105 million, improved by $26 million year-over-year.
• Contract and Grant Revenue (Full Year 2024): $30 million.
• Asset Sales (2024): $117 million completed.
• Operating Cash Flow (2024): $59 million, an improvement of $265 million year-over-year.
• Net Debt (End of 2024): $601 million, a $156 million or 21% reduction since the beginning of 2024.
• 2025 Revenue Guidance: $750 million to $850 million.
• 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: $150 million to $200 million.
• 2025 Net Income Guidance: $16 million to $66 million.
• 2025 Adjusted Net Income Guidance: $20 million to $70 million.
• 2025 Gross Margin Guidance: 48% to 51%.
• 2025 Q1 Revenue Guidance: $200 million to $240 million.

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Release Date: March 03, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) completed the stabilization phase of their multi-year transformational plan ahead of schedule, reducing debt and strengthening their balance sheet.
• The company improved profitability and operating cash flow, with a significant reduction in operating expenditures by $130 million.
• Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) maintained its market leadership in the naloxone nasal spray market, distributing 22 million doses of Narcan across the US and Canada in 2024.
• The company secured $550 million in medical countermeasure contract awards, demonstrating strong government support and demand for their products.
• Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) achieved a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA, with a $205 million positive swing compared to the previous year.

Negative Points

• Total revenues for the fourth quarter were down compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower Narcan and anthrax sales.
• The company provided a conservative revenue guidance for 2025, anticipating potential shifts in product delivery timing due to a new administration.
• Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) experienced pricing pressure in the naloxone market, impacting their revenue expectations for 2025.
• The company faces challenges in maintaining profitability amidst lower revenue guidance for 2025, despite efforts to improve cost structure.
• Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) did not include potential revenue from the Mpox opportunity in their 2025 guidance, indicating uncertainty in this area.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide more specifics on the Narcan guidance, particularly regarding volume and price assumptions? How do you expect market share to evolve in 2025 compared to 2024? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: We expect to maintain a strong market share, around 75% in the public interest channel. Richard Lindahl, CFO: Pricing stabilized in the second half of 2024, but the reduction will impact 2025 results. We have a conservative range for guidance and will update as the year progresses.

Q: How do you see adjusted EBITDA evolving in 2026 and beyond, and how sensitive is it to Narcan dynamics? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: We have a diversified business with medical countermeasures, Narcan, and Clo Auto. We are exploring additional business development opportunities. Growth will come from internal opportunities like Tembexa and Ivana, and external opportunities in biodefense and first responder products.

Q: Can you discuss the broader OpEx footprint in your 2025 guidance and how you see it evolving beyond 2025? A: Richard Lindahl, CFO: We have the full benefit of cost-saving actions in the fourth quarter. We will continue to scale SG&A with revenue growth and look for additional efficiency improvements.

Q: How do you plan to position Clo Auto relative to Narcan, and do you expect growth to be distribution-driven? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: We will leverage our Narcan Direct distribution platform to make it easier for first responders to access Clo Auto. With increasing fentanyl overdoses, Clo Auto may be appropriate for higher dosages. We aim to provide flexibility for first responders with both Narcan and Clo Auto.

Q: Is Clo Auto already available within the Narcan Direct system, and if not, when do you expect it to be? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: We are working through logistics and expect Clo Auto to be available in the Narcan Direct system within the next 30 to 60 days.

Q: Is the Mosa trial for MOx still on track for its first interim analysis by the end of the first quarter? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: We are working with the World Health Organization for emergency use labeling. We expect updates soon and are conducting additional clinical trials, particularly for smallpox.

Q: Do you expect any near-term contract adjustments or option exercises for biodefense products? A: Richard Lindahl, CFO: We expect the US government to continue executing contracts and issuing procurement orders throughout the year, similar to 2024.

Q: What are your closing remarks? A: Joseph Papa, CEO: Thank you for joining our earnings call. Our webcast and slides are available on our website. We look forward to future discussions.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.