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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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CEO and founder of Propel Holdings named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Ontario

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Clive Kinross recognized for advancing financial access through innovative solutions

TORONTO | TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES OF THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT, THE ANISHNABEG, THE CHIPPEWA, THE HAUDENOSAUNEE AND THE WENDAT PEOPLES, Oct. 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Clive Kinross, CEO and founder of Propel Holdings, (TSX:PRL) — a trailblazing FinTech company that has significantly expanded financial opportunities for underserved consumers — is this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Ontario Overall Award winner. Kinross was recognized alongside 10 other entrepreneurs at last night’s celebration, hosted in Toronto.

“Clive has driven Propel to the forefront of the FinTech industry with his forward-thinking approach and steadfast dedication to financial empowerment,” shares Stephanie Lamont, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ontario Program Co-Director. “His strategic use of AI technology is revolutionizing credit access, demonstrating a perfect blend of cutting-edge solutions and a profound understanding of consumer needs.” 

Since 2011, Propel has been transforming financial inclusion with its brands — Fora Credit, CreditFresh and MoneyKey — and its lending-as-a-service products. Employing proprietary AI that analyzes more than 5,000 data points in seconds, Propel matches users with tailored financial products, offering more favorable rates and amounts. This innovation has transformed credit assessment, facilitating over one million loans and more than one billion dollars in credit.

Under Kinross’s leadership, Propel has seen explosive growth in Canada and the US and continues to expand into new markets. His personal journey from immigrant to top entrepreneur underscores his commitment to opportunity and diversity. Propel’s workforce and customer base reflect this dedication, with initiatives like its graduation program positively impacting over 750,000 underserved individuals over the past 12 years.

“Clive’s dedication to creating opportunities for all exemplifies his visionary leadership and sets a new benchmark in entrepreneurship,” says Christopher Gordon, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ontario Program Co-Director. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to our global network of entrepreneurs, who are driving Ontario’s prosperity and shaping a brighter future through their innovative businesses.”

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Ontario Award winners: 

Geraldine Brouwer and Robert Brouwer | Big Country Pet Co.

Lekan Olawoye | Black Professionals in Tech Network Inc. 

Nicolas Mulroney | Bond Bakery Brands Limited

Luc Stang | Gincor Werx

Sarab Hans | Hans Dairy Inc.

Kurtis McBride | Miovision

Len Anderson | Renaissance Repair and Supply

Tony Giorgi | Sensi Brands Inc.

Robert Johnson | Treasure Mills Inc.

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Ontario Emerging Entrepreneur Special Citation:

Helen Smith | Roo & You

What’s next? 
As the Ontario region’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024, Kinross will compete with winners from the Pacific, Prairies, Québec and Atlantic regions for the national honour of Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024, which will be presented at a celebration on November 26, 2024 in Toronto. In June 2025, Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 will then move to the world stage to compete with more than 50 other country recipients for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ hosted in Monaco.

More information 
Follow @EYCanada and #EOYOntario on social for the latest event updates. Visit ey.com/ca/EOY for more program details and a complete list of finalists and winners.

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®  

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs across Canada who master the artful balance of passion, determination, character and skill to create businesses that address the most complex challenges and build a better working world. By joining the program, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate success with your team, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and gain access to an exclusive global network of program participants that help to build connections, fuel success and navigate long-term growth. 

The 2024 Ontario independent judging panel comprises Gavin Armstrong, Founder and CEO, Lucky Iron Life; Sandra Bosela, Co-Head Private Markets Group, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Private Equity, OPTrust; Reena Chaudhary, Managing Partner, Sia Partners; Kathy Cheng, President, Redwood Classics Apparel; and Mat Micheli, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Viral Nation Inc.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc.Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk. This year’s regional Ontario sponsor is Ontario Global 100. Regional Award show sponsors include McCarthy Tétrault, Sterling Park Financial Group and Northwood Family Office.

About EY  

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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C&N Boosts Efficiency for Businesses with Clover®

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WELLSBORO, Pa., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — (Citizens & Northern Corporation, NASDAQ: CZNC) – C&N has partnered with Clover®, a leader in point of sale (POS) technology aimed at providing local businesses with powerful, integrated POS solutions. This collaboration helps businesses streamline everyday operations, improve customer service, and deliver better overall efficiency.

“Because we know the challenges that local businesses face, C&N adopts the best tools available to help them operate more efficiently,” said Chrissi Hume, SVP & Director of Retail & Business Banking at C&N. “Our partnership with Clover offers a flexible, reliable POS system that simplifies day-to-day management while giving businesses valuable insights to guide their growth. This collaboration is an extension of C&N’s commitment to fostering local business success and supporting our community.”

With Clover’s advanced technology, small- and medium-sized businesses have an all-in-one solution to manage payments, inventory, and customer interactions. Designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, Clover’s POS systems are suitable for a wide range of industries, including retail, restaurants, and service-based businesses, making it easier for local entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best—caring for their customers.

Key Features of Clover POS Systems:

Multi-Payment Processing Capabilities: Accept all major credit cards, contactless payments, and mobile wallets with ease.Real-Time Inventory Management: Track stock levels, set reorder alerts, and prevent shortages or overstocking.Employee Management Tools: Streamline scheduling, track hours, pay employees, submit payroll taxes, and monitor employee performance.Customer Engagement Features: Build loyalty programs, offer targeted promotions, and gather valuable customer insights.Data-Driven Business Insights: Access real-time sales data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

How Clover Benefits Local Businesses
Spotlighting this partnership is part of C&N’s ongoing efforts to offer innovative, practical solutions for local businesses. With Clover’s advanced technology, businesses can improve their operations while maintaining the personalized customer service that sets them apart.

Retailers: Improve inventory management, streamline checkout processes, and offer personalized customer experiences.Restaurants: Enhance table service, manage orders efficiently, and track sales data for informed decision-making.Service Providers: Simplify invoicing, scheduling, and payment processing for a more professional experience.

Ready to Learn More?
Connect with your local C&N expert today at 888.322.2193 or visit cnbankpa.com to discover how C&N and Clover can transform your business.

About Clover: Clover is a leading provider of innovative point of sale systems, offering customizable hardware and software solutions that empower businesses to streamline operations and improve customer experiences. Clover’s platform integrates payment processing, inventory tracking, customer loyalty programs, and more, giving business owners the tools they need to manage and grow their businesses efficiently.

About C&N: C&N is an independent community financial services company providing complete banking, financial, investment and insurance services with 30 full-service offices located throughout Bradford, Bucks, Cameron, Chester, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga, counties in Pennsylvania and Steuben County in NY. C&N also operates one loan production office in Elmira, NY, which offers commercial, residential and consumer lending services. C&N can be found on the worldwide web at www.cnbankpa.com. The Company’s stock is listed on NASDAQ Capital Market Securities under the symbol CZNC.

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Joint customers can now conduct data quality validation activities using Ataccama within Snowflake

BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ataccama today announced the launch of Ataccama Data Quality as a Snowflake Native App, using the Snowflake Native App Framework.  The Ataccama Data Quality App  elevates the data quality capabilities by enabling users to maintain high data standards effortlessly within their existing workflows. The app is available to joint customers natively via Snowflake Marketplace, providing a set of pre-defined rules that allow users to quickly and easily validate the quality of their data prior to using it.

Jay Limburn, Chief Product Officer at Ataccama, said, “The real value of data lies in being able to trust it and be able to apply it to business use cases confidently. Managing the increasingly complex enterprise data landscape to deliver high-quality data, data engineers and data scientists can provide accurate, trustworthy data to business teams to support better decision-making.  Offering native data quality capabilities  to Snowflake customers within their data environment provides simple access to our best-in-class data quality engine and  will help them transform their data to deliver immediate insights to support business outcomes such as improved marketing, reduced risk and product innovations.”

Ataccama and Snowflake are working together to mobilize the world’s data with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, helping joint customers to tackle data quality issues that undermine the value of the data and prevent trustworthy insights from being extracted and applied across the business. Data experts using the Ataccama Data Quality App in Snowflake benefit from improved efficiency and accuracy, and can deliver trusted data to business users to apply to business initiatives such as customer experience, compliance, marketing and business development.

“Data quality is key to maximizing the value of the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, enabling businesses to trust their data for better insights and innovation,” said Tarik Dwiek, Head of Technology Alliances at Snowflake. “This collaboration aims to deliver greater choice to our joint customers by giving them the ability to integrate Ataccama’s capabilities directly within Snowflake to enable seamless, high-quality data management and empowering users to make data-driven decisions with confidence.”

Built using the Snowflake Native App Framework, the Ataccama Data Quality App will give Snowflake customers access to a predefined set of DQ rules and documentation explaining which rules are available and how they work. Data Engineers can use these rules while writing SQL code in Snowflake and execute data quality checks  as part of the output of the SQL statement. Customers can download the app from the Snowflake Marketplace and start using it within minutes, delivering seamless integration with just a few clicks.

The Snowflake Native App Framework enables developers to build applications using Snowflake’s core functionalities, distribute them globally on Snowflake Marketplace, and deploy them within a customer’s Snowflake account. To learn more about the Snowflake Native App Framework and how to become a Snowflake partner, click here.

About Ataccama

Ataccama enables organizations to accelerate business initiatives with high quality data they trust using Ataccama ONE, a unified data trust platform. Combining data quality, lineage, observability, governance and master data management in a single solution, Ataccama supports hundreds of organizations around the world to increase revenue, decrease costs and mitigate risk. Ataccama was one of only three software companies to be recognized by Gartner as a Market Leader for Augmented Data Quality in 2024. Learn more at www.ataccama.com.

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