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Net sales of $1.71 billion, decrease of 0.3%; organic decline of 0.7%Net income of $57.8 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $302.5 millionDiluted GAAP EPS of $0.08; adjusted EPS of $0.26Operating cash flow of $244.8 million; free cash flow of $204.0 million

RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“Our team delivered another quarter of solid financial results, including outperformance in bioprocessing and a return to growth in our laboratory solutions segment. Our disciplined approach to working capital drove another quarter of best-in-class free cash flow conversion and we are raising our free cash flow guidance for the year,” said Michael Stubblefield, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“As we enter the fourth quarter, we remain on track to realize mid to high single-digit growth in our bioprocessing business, supported by continued momentum in order intake. Our cost transformation programs are running ahead of plan, and we are well positioned to achieve our full year guidance. Moving forward, we remain focused on delivering long-term growth for Avantor and differentiated value to our customers and shareholders,” Stubblefield concluded.

Third Quarter 2024

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net sales were $1,714.4 million, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Foreign currency translation had a positive impact of 0.4%, resulting in a sales decline of 0.7% on an organic basis.

Net income decreased to $57.8 million from $108.4 million in the third quarter of 2023, and adjusted net income was $175.2 million as compared to $171.6 million in the comparable prior period. Net Income margin was 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA was $302.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.6%. Adjusted Operating Income was $274.8 million and Adjusted Operating Income margin was 16.0%.

Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $0.08, while adjusted EPS was $0.26.

Operating cash flow was $244.8 million, while free cash flow was $204.0 million. Adjusted net leverage was 3.8x as of September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 – Segment Results

Laboratory Solutions

Net sales were $1,171.5 million, a reported increase of 1.1%, as compared to $1,159.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales increased 0.6% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $151.5 million as compared to $159.1 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 12.9%.

Bioscience Production

Net sales were $542.9 million, a reported decrease of 3.2%, as compared to $561.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales declined 3.5% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $138.1 million as compared to $148.2 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 25.4%.

Adjusted Operating Income is Avantor’s segment reporting profitability measure under generally accepted accounting principles and is used by management to measure and evaluate the performance of our Company’s business segments.

Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss our results today, October 25, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and presentation, as well as a replay, will be available on the investor section of Avantor’s website.

About Avantor
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedInX (Twitter) and Facebook.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To evaluate our performance, we monitor a number of key indicators. As appropriate, we supplement our results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors, creditors and others in assessing our performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP results because they may include or exclude certain items as compared to similar GAAP-based measures, and such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Rather, these measures should be considered as an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements included in reports filed with the SEC in their entirety and not rely solely on any one single financial measure or communication.

The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are sales growth (decline) on an organic basis, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted net leverage, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion.

Organic net sales growth (decline) eliminates from our reported net sales change the impacts of revenues from acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the last year and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe that this measurement is useful to investors as a way to measure and evaluate our underlying commercial operating performance consistently across our segments and the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted Operating Income is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) losses on extinguishment of debt, (v) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vi) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted Operating Income margin is Adjusted Operating Income divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income is our segment reporting profitability measure under GAAP.Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) losses on extinguishment of debt, (vi) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vii) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net income is our net income or loss first adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) losses on extinguishment of debt, (iii) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (iv) and certain other adjustments. From this amount, we then add or subtract an assumed incremental income tax impact on the above-noted pre-tax adjustments, using estimated tax rates, to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to analyze the business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted EPS is our adjusted net income divided by our diluted GAAP weighted average share count adjusted for anti-dilutive instruments. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as an additional way to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net leverage is equal to our gross debt, reduced by our cash and cash equivalents, divided by our trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation expense and including the expected run-rate effect of cost synergies and the incremental results of completed acquisitions and divestitures as if those acquisitions and divestitures had occurred on the first day of the trailing 12-month period). We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to evaluate and measure the Company’s capital allocation strategies and the underlying trends in the business. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Free cash flow is equal to our cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus the direct costs to close acquisitions and divestitures (including income tax effects, if any) in the period. Free cash flow conversion is free cash flow divided by adjusted net income. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as they provide a view on the Company’s ability to generate cash for use in financing or investment activities. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, including our cost transformation initiative, objectives, future performance and business. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “aim,” “anticipate,” “assumption,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “long-term,” “near-term,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “prospects,” “seek,” “target,” “trend,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions; they are not guarantees of performance. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could contribute to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors described in “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. In addition, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise other than as required under the federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact
Christina Jones
Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor
+1 805-617-5297
Christina.Jones@avantorsciences.com

Media Contact
Eric Van Zanten
Head of External Communications
Avantor
+1 610-529-6219
Eric.Vanzanten@avantorsciences.com 

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

(in millions, except per share data)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales

$   1,714.4

$   1,720.2

$   5,097.0

$   5,244.4

Cost of sales

1,150.0

1,141.6

3,380.6

3,451.0

Gross profit

564.4

578.6

1,716.4

1,793.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses

439.8

368.4

1,269.7

1,119.5

Impairment charges

160.8

Operating income

124.6

210.2

446.7

513.1

Interest expense, net

(48.7)

(72.4)

(173.9)

(219.5)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(2.1)

(2.0)

(6.5)

(5.9)

Other income, net

0.7

0.7

3.4

3.3

Income before income taxes

74.5

136.5

269.7

291.0

Income tax expense

(16.7)

(28.1)

(58.6)

(68.4)

Net income

$        57.8

$      108.4

$      211.1

$      222.6

Earnings per share:

Basic

$        0.08

$        0.16

$        0.31

$        0.33

Diluted

$        0.08

$        0.16

$        0.31

$        0.33

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

680.3

676.0

679.3

675.4

Diluted

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

(in millions)

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                  285.3

$                  262.9

Accounts receivable, net

1,087.7

1,150.2

Inventory

779.6

828.1

Other current assets

135.6

143.7

Assets held for sale

216.5

Total current assets

2,504.7

2,384.9

Property, plant and equipment, net

722.8

737.5

Other intangible assets, net

3,522.7

3,775.3

Goodwill, net

5,670.6

5,716.7

Other assets

419.8

358.3

Total assets

$             12,840.6

$             12,972.7

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of debt

$                  229.7

$                  259.9

Accounts payable

673.5

625.9

Employee-related liabilities

183.3

133.1

Accrued interest

39.9

50.2

Other current liabilities

401.7

411.2

Liabilities held for sale

101.7

Total current liabilities

1,629.8

1,480.3

Debt, net of current portion

4,691.4

5,276.7

Deferred income tax liabilities

547.3

612.8

Other liabilities

418.9

350.3

Total liabilities

7,287.4

7,720.1

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock including paid-in capital

3,924.5

3,830.1

Accumulated earnings

1,702.6

1,491.5

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(73.9)

(69.0)

Total stockholders’ equity

5,553.2

5,252.6

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             12,840.6

$             12,972.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

(in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$      57.8

$    108.4

$    211.1

$    222.6

Reconciling adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization

102.4

98.0

304.6

301.7

Impairment charges

160.8

Stock-based compensation expense

11.9

9.8

35.7

31.7

Non-cash restructuring charges

16.4

16.4

Provision for accounts receivable and inventory

16.3

19.4

55.8

62.5

Deferred income tax benefit

(22.6)

(29.4)

(75.3)

(94.1)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

2.8

3.2

8.6

9.9

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

2.0

6.5

5.9

Foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss

(0.1)

(3.0)

3.0

(3.1)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

34.2

47.2

34.2

55.1

Inventory

(7.3)

10.8

(21.5)

9.1

Accounts payable

(4.0)

(21.4)

41.9

(95.8)

Accrued interest

(16.2)

(9.7)

(16.5)

(10.3)

Other assets and liabilities

56.6

(4.2)

63.0

(38.5)

Other

(5.5)

(0.4)

0.9

Net cash provided by operating activities

244.8

230.7

667.5

618.4

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(40.8)

(37.7)

(121.3)

(95.8)

Other

0.3

0.7

1.7

2.1

Net cash used in investing activities

(40.5)

(37.0)

(119.6)

(93.7)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt repayments

(214.3)

(197.6)

(585.0)

(657.9)

Payments of debt refinancing fees and premiums

(2.3)

Proceeds received from exercise of stock options

16.5

9.4

67.3

14.1

Shares repurchased to satisfy employee tax
     obligations for vested stock-based awards

(0.8)

(0.2)

(8.2)

(13.5)

Net cash used in financing activities

(198.6)

(188.4)

(525.9)

(659.6)

Effect of currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

7.9

(5.4)

0.6

(1.3)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

13.6

(0.1)

22.6

(136.2)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

296.7

260.8

287.7

396.9

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$    310.3

$    260.7

$    310.3

$    260.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures

 

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

(dollars in millions, %
     based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income

$   57.8

3.4 %

$ 108.4

6.3 %

$ 211.1

4.1 %

$ 222.6

4.2 %

Amortization

75.4

4.3 %

75.4

4.4 %

225.6

4.4 %

232.7

4.4 %

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

0.1 %

2.0

0.1 %

6.5

0.1 %

5.9

0.1 %

Integration-related expenses1

— %

0.2

— %

— %

8.3

0.2 %

Restructuring and severance charges2

49.4

2.9 %

6.1

0.4 %

82.3

1.7 %

18.0

0.3 %

Transformation expenses3

17.1

1.0 %

— %

46.6

0.9 %

— %

Reserve for certain legal matters4

7.9

0.5 %

3.0

0.1 %

7.9

0.2 %

4.0

0.1 %

Other5

0.4

— %

(0.4)

— %

(0.4)

— %

(2.2)

— %

Impairment charges6

— %

— %

— %

160.8

3.1 %

Income tax benefit 
     applicable to pretax
     adjustments

(34.9)

(2.0) %

(23.1)

(1.3) %

(85.8)

(1.7) %

(96.7)

(1.8) %

Adjusted net income

175.2

10.2 %

171.6

10.0 %

493.8

9.7 %

553.4

10.6 %

Interest expense, net

48.7

2.8 %

72.4

4.2 %

173.9

3.4 %

219.5

4.2 %

Depreciation

27.0

1.6 %

22.6

1.4 %

79.0

1.5 %

69.0

1.3 %

Income tax provision
     applicable to
     Adjusted Net income

51.6

3.0 %

51.2

2.9 %

144.4

2.9 %

165.1

3.1 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 302.5

17.6 %

$ 317.8

18.5 %

$ 891.1

17.5 %

$ 1,007.0

19.2 %

____________________

Represents direct costs incurred with third parties and the accrual of a long-term retention incentive to integrate acquired companies. These expenses represent incremental costs and are unrelated to normal operations of our business. Integration expenses are incurred over a pre-defined integration period specific to each acquisition.Reflects the incremental expenses incurred in the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption are specific to employee severance, site-related exit costs, and contract termination costs. The expenses recognized in 2024 represent costs incurred to achieve the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative.

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

Represents charges and legal costs in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.Represents net foreign currency (gain) loss from financing activities and other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).Related to impairment of the Ritter asset group.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

 

Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin

(dollars in millions, %
     based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income

$  57.8

3.4 %

$ 108.4

6.3 %

$ 211.1

4.1 %

$ 222.6

4.2 %

Interest expense, net

48.7

2.8 %

72.4

4.2 %

173.9

3.4 %

219.5

4.2 %

Income tax expense

16.7

1.0 %

28.1

1.6 %

58.6

1.2 %

68.4

1.3 %

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

0.1 %

2.0

0.1 %

6.5

0.1 %

5.9

0.1 %

Other income, net

(0.7)

— %

(0.7)

— %

(3.4)

(0.1) %

(3.3)

— %

Operating income

124.6

7.3 %

210.2

12.2 %

446.7

8.7 %

513.1

9.8 %

Amortization

75.4

4.3 %

75.4

4.4 %

225.6

4.4 %

232.7

4.4 %

Integration-related expenses1

— %

0.2

— %

— %

8.3

0.2 %

Restructuring and severance charges2

49.4

2.9 %

6.1

0.4 %

82.3

1.7 %

18.0

0.3 %

Transformation expenses3

17.1

1.0 %

— %

46.6

0.9 %

— %

Reserve for certain legal matters4

7.9

0.5 %

3.0

0.1 %

7.9

0.2 %

4.0

0.1 %

Other5

0.4

— %

0.1

— %

1.4

— %

0.1

— %

Impairment charges6

— %

— %

— %

160.8

3.1 %

Adjusted Operating Income

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 295.0

17.1 %

$ 810.5

15.9 %

$ 937.0

17.9 %

_____________________

Represents direct costs incurred with third parties and the accrual of a long-term retention incentive to integrate acquired companies. These expenses represent incremental costs and are unrelated to normal operations of our business. Integration expenses are incurred over a pre-defined integration period specific to each acquisition.Reflects the incremental expenses incurred in the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption are specific to employee severance, site-related exit costs, and contract termination costs. The expenses recognized in 2024 represent costs incurred to achieve the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative.Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.Represents charges and legal costs in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.Represents other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).Related to impairment of the Ritter asset group.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Earnings per share

(shares in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$      0.08

$      0.16

$      0.31

$      0.33

Dilutive impact of convertible instruments

Fully diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)

0.08

0.16

0.31

0.33

Amortization

0.11

0.11

0.33

0.34

Loss on extinguishment of debt

0.01

0.01

Integration-related expenses

0.01

Restructuring and severance charges

0.07

0.01

0.12

0.03

Transformation expenses

0.03

0.07

Reserve for certain legal matters

0.01

0.01

0.01

Other

Impairment charges

0.24

Income tax benefit applicable to pretax adjustments

(0.05)

(0.03)

(0.13)

(0.14)

Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

$      0.26

$      0.25

$      0.72

$      0.82

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Diluted (GAAP)

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

Incremental shares excluded for GAAP

Share count for Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

 

Free cash flow

(in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$    244.8

$    230.7

$    667.5

$    618.4

Capital expenditures

(40.8)

(37.7)

(121.3)

(95.8)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$    204.0

$    193.0

$    546.2

$    522.6

 

Adjusted net leverage

(dollars in millions)

September 30,
2024

Total debt, gross1

$      5,001.6

Less cash and cash equivalents

(285.3)

$      4,716.3

Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA

$      1,193.2

Trailing twelve months ongoing stock-based compensation expense

43.9

$      1,237.1

Adjusted net leverage (non-GAAP)

              3.8 x

____________________

Includes $51.4 million of Finance lease liabilities attributed to Clinical Services business and classified as held for sale.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

 

Net sales by segment

(in millions)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth
(decline) to organic net sales growth
(decline)

Net sales
growth
(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Organic
net sales
growth 
(decline)

2024

2023

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$   1,171.5

$   1,159.1

$        12.4

$          5.3

$          7.1

Bioscience Production

542.9

561.1

(18.2)

1.9

(20.1)

Total

$   1,714.4

$   1,720.2

$        (5.8)

$          7.2

$      (13.0)

Nine months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$   3,484.3

$   3,555.9

$      (71.6)

$          8.9

$      (80.5)

Bioscience Production

1,612.7

1,688.5

(75.8)

3.6

(79.4)

Total

$   5,097.0

$   5,244.4

$    (147.4)

$        12.5

$    (159.9)

(dollars in millions, % based on net sales)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth
(decline) to organic net sales growth
(decline)

Net sales
growth
(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Organic
net sales
growth
(decline)

2024

2023

$

$

%

%

%

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$   1,171.5

$   1,159.1

1.1 %

0.5 %

0.6 %

Bioscience Production

542.9

561.1

(3.2) %

0.3 %

(3.5) %

Total

$   1,714.4

$   1,720.2

(0.3) %

0.4 %

(0.7) %

Nine months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$   3,484.3

$   3,555.9

(2.0) %

0.3 %

(2.3) %

Bioscience Production

1,612.7

1,688.5

(4.5) %

0.2 %

(4.7) %

Total

$   5,097.0

$   5,244.4

(2.8) %

0.2 %

(3.0) %

 

Adjusted Operating Income by segment

(dollars in millions, %
represent Adjusted
Operating Income margin)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Laboratory Solutions

$ 151.5

12.9 %

$ 159.1

13.7 %

$ 450.7

12.9 %

$ 511.0

14.4 %

Bioscience Production

138.1

25.4 %

148.2

26.4 %

409.0

25.4 %

469.9

27.8 %

Corporate

(14.8)

— %

(12.3)

— %

(49.2)

— %

(43.9)

— %

Total

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 295.0

17.1 %

$ 810.5

15.9 %

$ 937.0

17.9 %

 

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AAON Awarded Liquid Cooling Data Center Orders Totaling Approximately $174.5 Million

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TULSA, Okla., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON) (including its affiliates, “AAON” or the “Company”), a leader in high-performing, energy-efficient HVAC solutions that bring long-term value to customers and owners, announces it was recently awarded orders from one data center customer that approximately totaled $174.5 million.  Under these orders, AAON will provide a custom-designed thermal management system supporting a liquid cooling deployment for the customer’s data centers.  The equipment will be manufactured under our BASX brand in our existing and newly constructed facilities at our Longview, Texas location and is expected to mostly be produced and delivered in the first half of 2025.  The construction of the new facility is on schedule to be completed by the end of this year and the Company has already begun staffing, training and setting up the operations in preparation for production to commence in early 2025.

“These significant orders highlight AAON’s superior engineering and manufacturing capabilities, advanced technology, and expertise in the data center cooling market,” said Matt Tobolski, AAON President and COO, “Since BASX joined AAON in 2021, we have strengthened our collective position as leaders in this rapidly growing market.  Capitalizing on this highly innovative liquid cooling solution reflects our leadership, engineering proficiencies and ability to provide customer-centric, industry-leading solutions for the market.  It showcases the solution-minded approach of our team and the strong value we provide to crafting unique, efficient data center solutions.”     

“Being awarded these orders is an exciting milestone for us,” said Gary Fields, AAON CEO, “Selecting AAON for this innovative solution over any of our peers is a testament to our superior, fully-custom engineering solutions that are unmatched in the industry.  It also highlights our commitment towards investing in production capacity to supply this high-growth market.  Within our current footprint, including the new facility in Texas, we have a considerable amount of excess capacity.  At the same time, we are focused on investing in new incremental capacity.  This underscores our confidence in our data center customer relationships as well as the underlying fundamentals in the data center market in what we view will be a multi-year growth cycle.  We view these orders as a fraction of a much larger pipeline of opportunity in which we are committed to capitalizing on,” Mr. Fields concluded.

About AAON
Founded in 1988, AAON is a world leader in HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. The Company’s industry-leading approach to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment to meet exact needs creates a premier ownership experience with greater efficiency, performance and long-term value. AAON is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where its world-class innovation center and testing lab allows AAON engineers to continuously push boundaries and advance the industry. For more information, please visit www.AAON.com.

About BASX
BASX, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAON, is an industry leader in the manufacturing of high efficiency data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, custom HVAC systems and modular solutions. For the past 40 years, the BASX team has been recognized as leaders in the development of industry-changing innovation such as changes in the way fans are applied in modern air handling systems. Our team has a steadfast commitment to customer service and delivering on our promises while providing the highest quality products throughout the world. BASX’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Redmond, Oregon.

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Contact Information
Joseph Mondillo
Director of Investor Relations
Phone (617) 877-6346
Email: joseph.mondillo@aaon.com

 

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Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law’s Thanksgiving Giveaway 2024

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Spread the Holiday Cheer with Terry Bryant!

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law is excited to announce its Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway. To show gratitude to the community that has supported the firm throughout the years, the firm will be giving away twenty $200 gift cards to residents across Texas.

The Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway aims to provide support to Texas residents during the holiday season. As the cost of living rises and many families face financial challenges, Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law hopes this gesture will ease some of the burden and allow recipients to enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones. The firm recognizes the importance of community and is committed to giving back in meaningful ways.

“At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we are grateful for our clients, our families, and the vibrant communities we serve,” said lead attorney Terry Bryant. “Thanksgiving is the perfect time to give back and help families enjoy a special holiday meal.”

How to Enter:

Simply fill out the entry form on this page by 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 19, 2024, for your chance to win.Winners will be randomly selected and announced by Nov. 22, 2024, just in time to purchase everything you need for the perfect Thanksgiving feast.

Giveaway Details:

You must be at least 18 years old to enter.One entry per person; one winner per household.A valid email address and phone number are required.Winners will be notified directly by the firm using the contact information provided upon entry.

Whether you’re debating between pumpkin and apple pie or stocking up on Thanksgiving essentials, Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law wants to make your holiday special.

About Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law
Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law started in 1985 with Terry Bryant, a former judge who knows the Texas legal system. He had one goal: to help people who have been seriously injured; he and his team have been there for many victims through the years. As the firm grew, so did the number of attorneys and support staff. We offer our clients free initial consultations so they can discuss their cases freely without the burden of legal fees. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you with any inquiries, so contact us at (713) 973-8888 to get the help you need.

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Fibocom Recognized as the Winner of 2024 Mobile Breakthrough Awards for Innovation in 5G RedCap

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom (Stock code: 300638), a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, today announces that the 5G RedCap module FG132 has been awarded as the “Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year” in 2024 Mobile Breakthrough Award. The prestigious international awards program honors top mobile and wireless companies and solutions around the globe, Fibocom’s innovative, high-performance 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) module equipped with the latest antenna design and power utilization technologies is honored to be selected as the winner through thousands of nominations from over 15 countries, marking the third consecutive win in this program.

“The FG132 module is a perfect fit for applications requiring reliable and efficient data transmission. Traditional 5G solutions often exceed the requirements of many mobile broadband applications, leading to complexity and expense. On the other hand, existing low-power IoT technologies may not perform sufficiently for certain use cases. 5G RedCap offers a middle ground, providing a tailored solution for mid-tier applications,” stated Steve Johansson, managing director, Mobile Breakthrough. “It’s an honor to recognize Fibocom’s FG132 solution as ‘Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year!’ Fibocom has consistently demonstrated its leadership in the wireless communication market by leading the way in 5G innovation.”

“The Cellular Connectivity industry faces several critical challenges, including the need for efficient solutions that balance performance, cost, and power consumption. Customers need flexible solutions that ensure long-term connectivity and performance, whether they are looking to support 5G early or planning for long-term use,” said Simon Tao, VP of Product Management Dept., Head of MBB BU at Fibocom. “Thank you to Mobile Breakthrough for this important award – a milestone in our journey. Going forward, we will continue, through continuous innovation and strategic advancements, to deliver the most advanced and reliable connectivity solutions available.”

The FG132 module series is compliant with 3GPP Release 17 RedCap technology, offering a maximum downlink speed of 223Mbps and uplink speed of 123Mbps and supports LTE fallback. The FG132 module is designed for mid-rate connectivity scenarios such as Industrial IoT, smart city, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), mobile hotspots and more. The compact LGA packaging and compatibility with Fibocom’s LTE modules facilitate seamless 5G/4G product compatibility design. Fibocom’s FG132 module helps to leverage the benefits of 5G technology, including enhanced speed, low latency, power consumption and reliable connectivity. Fibocom offers multiple 5G RedCap series including FG332, FG131, and FG132 in different form factors to support various use cases. Up-to-date, FG132 has successfully been deployed in the 5G AIoT camera for smart city real-time monitoring and USB dongles for enabling high-speed internet access to laptops and other portable devices. Its high data throughput and low latency make it ideal for reliable, continuous wireless connectivity, enhancing responsiveness and decision-making.

About Fibocom

Fibocom is a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and solutions as well as the first wireless communication module provider listed on China A-shares stock market (stock code: 300638). Fibocom offers a one-stop solution for industry customers by integrating wireless communication modules and IoT solutions. With over two decades of engagement in M2M and IoT communication technology and extensive expertise, we are capable of bringing reliable, convenient, secure and intelligent connectivity service to every industry, enriching smart life with a perfect wireless experience. Fibocom’s product portfolio ranges from cellular modules (5G/4G/3G/2G/LPWA), automotive-grade modules, AI modules, android-smart modules, GNSS modules and antenna service. Together, we aim to empower digital transformation across industries such as ACPC (Always Connected PC), mobile broadband, smart retail, C-V2X, robotics, smart energy, IIoT, smart cities, smart agriculture, smart home, telemedicine, etc.

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