Bio-Rad Reports First-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

First-quarter 2021 net sales were $726.8 million, an increase of 27.1 percent compared to $571.6 million reported for the first quarter of 2020. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly sales increased 23.4 percent compared to the same period in 2020. First-quarter gross margin was 55.1 percent compared to 55.5 percent during the first quarter in 2020.

Life Science segment net sales for the first quarter were $366.5 million, an increase of 61.3 percent compared to the same period in 2020. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales increased by 56.9 percent compared to the same quarter in 2020. Currency-neutral sales increased across most of our core life science research product lines but were primarily driven by growth in our qPCR, Western Blotting, Droplet Digital PCR, and Process Media products. A significant portion of the Life Science segment growth came from products used to support COVID-19 research and testing. All regions experienced double digit currency-neutral sales growth compared to the same quarter last year.

Clinical Diagnostics segment net sales for the first quarter were $358.5 million, an increase of 5.4 percent compared to the same period in 2020. On a currency-neutral basis, net sales were up 2.2 percent versus the same quarter last year. The currency-neutral sales increase was primarily driven by our Diabetes and Quality Controls products, primarily in the Asia Pacific region.

Income from operations during the first quarter of 2021 was $100.9 million versus $74.4 million during the same quarter last year.

Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $977.4 million, or $32.38 per share, on a diluted basis, versus $685.9 million, or $22.72 per share, on a diluted basis, during the same period in 2020. Net income for the first quarter of 2021 and 2020 was impacted by the recognition of changes in the fair market value of equity securities, primarily related to the holdings of our investment in Sartorius AG. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 was 24.7 percent, compared to 23.7 percent for the same period in 2020. The tax rates for both periods were driven by the large unrealized gain in equity securities.

“We are pleased with our overall results for the first quarter that reflect strength in many of our core product areas and regions,” said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we have anticipated, some of our markets continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and not operating at full capacity, although we are beginning to see a gradual improvement in our end-markets. We expect that momentum to continue as the year progresses,” he said.

GAAP Results

Q1 2021

Q1 2020

Revenue (millions)

$726.8

$571.6

Gross margin

55.1%

55.5%

Operating margin

13.9%

13.0%

Net income (millions)

$977.4

$685.9

Income per diluted share

$32.38

$22.72

Non-GAAP Results

Q1 2021

Q1 2020

Gross margin

59.0%

55.9%

Operating margin

25.8%

13.9%

Net income (millions)

$157.4

$57.6

Income per diluted share

$5.21

$1.91

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements that are part of this press release. Non-GAAP adjustments include amortization of purchased intangibles; acquisition-related expenses and benefits; restructuring, impairment charges and valuation changes in equity-owned securities; gains and losses on equity-method investments; significant litigation charges or benefits and legal costs; and discrete income tax events and the income tax effect on these non-GAAP adjustments.

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per share (non-GAAP EPS) are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading “Non-GAAP Reporting.”

Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $157.4 million, or $5.21 per share, on a diluted basis, compared to $57.6 million, or $1.91 per share, on a diluted basis, during the same period in 2020.

The non-GAAP effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 was 23.6 percent, compared to 25.7 percent for the same period in 2020.

The following table represents a reconciliation of Bio-Rad’s reported net income and diluted income per share to non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per share for the three months March 31, 2021 and 2020:

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2021

2020

GAAP net income

$

977,414

$

685,912

Amortization of purchased intangibles

6,940

5,855

Legal matters

3,879

1,833

Acquisition related benefits

-

(47

)

Restructuring costs (benefits)

75,565

(2,368

)

Valuation gain on equity-owned securities

(1,179,403

)

(827,671

)

Loss on equity-method investments

1,840

1,313

Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments

271,136

192,802

Non-GAAP net income

$

157,371

$

57,629

GAAP diluted income per share

$

32.38

$

22.72

Non-GAAP diluted income per share

$

5.21

$

1.91

2021 Financial Outlook

For the full year 2021, the company has updated its guidance and now anticipates non-GAAP currency-neutral revenue growth of approximately 5.5 to 6.0 percent and an estimated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 17.0 percent. Management will discuss this outlook in greater detail on the first-quarter 2021 financial results conference call.

Use of Non-GAAP Reporting and Currency-Neutral

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS, which exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, certain acquisition-related expenses and benefits, restructuring charges, asset impairment charges, valuation changes of equity-owned securities, gains and losses on equity-method investments, and significant legal-related charges or benefits and associated legal costs. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS also exclude certain other gains and losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability, tax provisions/benefits related to the previous items, and significant discrete tax events. We exclude the above items because they are outside of our normal operations and/or, in certain cases, are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of our business, in making operating decisions, forecasting and planning for future periods, and determining payments under compensation programs. We consider the use of the non-GAAP measures to be helpful in assessing the performance of the ongoing operation of our business. We believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. We also believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies. More specifically, management adjusts for the excluded items for the following reasons:

Amortization of purchased intangible assets: we do not acquire businesses and assets on a predictable cycle. The amount of purchase price allocated to purchased intangible assets and the term of amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition or purchase. We believe that excluding amortization of purchased intangible assets allows the users of our financial statements to better review and understand the historic and current results of our operations, and also facilitates comparisons to peer companies.

Acquisition-related expenses and benefits: we incur expenses or benefits with respect to certain items associated with our acquisitions, such as transaction costs, professional fees for assistance with the transaction; valuation or integration costs; changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, gain or loss on settlement of pre-existing relationships with the acquired entity; or adjustments to purchase price. We exclude such expenses or benefits as they are related to acquisitions and have no direct correlation to the operation of our on-going business.

Restructuring, impairment charges and valuation changes in equity-owned securities and gains and losses on equity-method investments: we incur restructuring and impairment charges on individual or groups of employed assets and charges and benefits arising from valuation changes in equity-owned securities and gains and losses on equity-method investments, which arise from unforeseen circumstances and/or often occur outside of the ordinary course of our on-going business. Although these events are reflected in our GAAP financials, these unique transactions may limit the comparability of our on-going operations with prior and future periods.

Significant litigation charges or benefits and legal costs: we may incur charges or benefits as well as legal costs in connection with litigation and other contingencies unrelated to our core operations. We exclude these charges or benefits, when significant, as well as legal costs associated with significant legal matters, because we do not believe they are reflective of on-going business and operating results.

Income tax expense: we estimate the tax effect of the excluded items identified above to determine a non-GAAP annual effective tax rate applied to the pretax amount in order to calculate the non-GAAP provision for income taxes. We also adjust for items for which the nature and/or tax jurisdiction requires the application of a specific tax rate or treatment.

From time to time in the future, there may be other items excluded if we believe that doing so is consistent with the goal of providing useful information to investors and management.

Percentage sales growth in currency-neutral amounts are calculated by translating prior period sales in each local currency using the current period’s monthly average foreign exchange rates for that currency and comparing that to current period sales.

There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact on our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying this press release.

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will discuss first-quarter ended March 31, 2021 results in a conference call at 3 PM Pacific Time (6 PM Eastern Time) April 29, 2021. To listen, call 855-779-9068 within the U.S. or 631-485-4862 outside the U.S., Conference ID: 4692298. You may also listen to the conference call live via a webcast that is available on the “Investor Relations” section of our website under “Quarterly Results” at bio-rad.com. The webcast will be available for up to a year.

BIO-RAD and DROPLET DIGITAL PCR are trademarks of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in certain jurisdictions.

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With a focus on quality and customer service for over 65 years, our products advance the discovery process and improve healthcare. Our customers are university and research institutions, hospitals, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as applied laboratories that include food safety and environmental quality. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is based in Hercules, California, and has a global network of operations with more than 7,800 employees worldwide. Bio-Rad had revenues exceeding $2.5 billion in 2020. For more information, please visit bio-rad.com.

This release may be deemed to contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements we make regarding estimated future financial performance or results; anticipating non-GAAP currency-neutral revenue growth of approximately 5.5 to 6.0 percent and an estimated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 17.0 percent for the full year 2021; some of our markets continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and not operating at full capacity; and beginning to see a gradual improvement in our end-markets and expecting that momentum to continue as the year progresses. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "believe," "will," "project," "assume," "may," "intend," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the duration, severity and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic conditions, our ability to develop and market new or improved products, our ability to compete effectively, foreign currency exchange fluctuations, reductions in government funding or capital spending of our customers, international legal and regulatory risks, supply chain issues, product quality and liability issues, our ability to integrate acquired companies, products or technologies into our company successfully, changes in the healthcare industry, and natural disasters and other catastrophic events beyond our control. For further information regarding the Company's risks and uncertainties, please refer to the "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021 to be filed with the SEC. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and speak only as of the date hereof. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,

2021

2020

Net sales

$

726,796

$

571,644

Cost of goods sold

326,169

254,276

Gross profit

400,627

317,368

 
Selling, general and administrative expense

225,853

193,692

Research and development expense

73,912

49,303

Income from operations

100,862

74,373

 
Interest expense

398

5,690

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

71

928

Change in fair market value of equity securities

(1,179,403

)

(827,671

)

Other income, net

(17,407

)

(3,273

)

Income before income taxes

1,297,203

898,699

 
Provision for income taxes

(319,789

)

(212,787

)

Net income

$

977,414

$

685,912

 
Basic earnings per share:
Net income per basic share

$

32.77

$

22.97

 
Weighted average common shares - basic

29,823

29,865

 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income per diluted share

$

32.38

$

22.72

 
Weighted average common shares - diluted

30,186

30,196

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
 
 
 
March 31,December 31,

2021

2020

(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

673,470

$

662,205

Short-term investments

351,958

334,473

Accounts receivable, net

408,137

419,424

Inventories, net

605,156

622,253

Other current assets

136,596

101,480

Total current assets

2,175,317

2,139,835

 
Property, plant and equipment, net

482,712

491,371

Operating lease right-of-use assets

196,224

202,136

Goodwill, net

291,916

291,916

Purchased intangibles, net

191,764

199,497

Other investments

10,503,038

9,561,140

Other assets

92,189

86,723

Total assets

$

13,933,160

$

12,972,618

 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued payroll and employee benefits

$

313,383

$

362,326

Current maturities of long-term debt

1,738

1,798

Income and other taxes payable

89,074

57,335

Other current liabilities

205,697

210,077

Total current liabilities

609,892

631,536

 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities

10,901

12,258

Other long-term liabilities

2,703,308

2,448,884

Total liabilities

3,324,101

3,092,678

 
Total stockholders' equity

10,609,059

9,879,940

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

13,933,160

$

12,972,618

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 

2021

2020

 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers

$

728,013

$

569,001

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

(612,803

)

(509,683

)

Interest paid, net

(309

)

(231

)

Income tax payments, net

(14,727

)

(4,528

)

Other operating activities

13,436

8,249

Net cash provided by operating activities

113,610

62,808

 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Other investing activities

(48,327

)

(12,422

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(48,327

)

(12,422

)

 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term borrowings

(1,401

)

(1,415

)

Other financing activities

(45,946

)

(97,202

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(47,347

)

(98,617

)

 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

(7,347

)

(5,977

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

10,589

(54,208

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

667,115

662,651

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

677,704

$

608,443

 
 
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net income

$

977,414

$

685,912

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

32,736

33,591

Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets

9,750

9,561

Changes in working capital

(57,504

)

(35,106

)

Other

(848,786

)

(631,150

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

113,610

$

62,808

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per share (non-GAAP EPS), which exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; certain acquisition-related expenses and benefits; restructuring charges; asset impairment charges; valuation changes of equity-owned securities; gains and losses on equity-method investments; and significant legal-related charges or benefits and associated legal costs. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS also exclude certain other gains and losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability, tax provisions/benefits related to the previous items, and significant discrete tax events. We exclude the above items because they are outside of our normal operations and/or, in certain cases, are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods.
We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of our business, in making operating decisions, forecasting and planning for future periods, and determining payments under compensation programs. We consider the use of the non-GAAP measures to be helpful in assessing the performance of the ongoing operation of our business. We believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. We also believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies.
 
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31,% ofMarch 31,% of

2021

revenue

2020

revenue
 
GAAP cost of goods sold

$

326,169

$

254,276

Amortization of purchased intangibles

(4,585

)

(3,897

)

Legal matters

536

-

Restructuring benefits (costs)

(23,980

)

1,456

Non-GAAP cost of goods sold

$

298,140

$

251,835

 
GAAP gross profit

$

400,627

55.1

%

$

317,368

55.5

%

Amortization of purchased intangibles

4,585

3,897

Legal matters

(536

)

-

Restructuring (benefits) costs

23,980

(1,456

)

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

428,656

59.0

%

$

319,809

55.9

%

 
GAAP selling, general and administrative expense

$

225,853

$

193,692

Amortization of purchased intangibles

(2,355

)

(1,958

)

Legal matters

(4,415

)

(1,833

)

Acquisition related benefits (costs) (1)

-

47

Restructuring benefits (costs)

(34,735

)

513

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense

$

184,348

$

190,461

 
GAAP research and development expense

$

73,912

$

49,303

Restructuring benefits (costs)

(16,850

)

399

Non-GAAP research and development expense

$

57,062

$

49,702

 
GAAP income from operations

$

100,862

13.9

%

$

74,373

13.0

%

Amortization of purchased intangibles

6,940

5,855

Legal matters

3,879

1,833

Acquisition related (benefits) costs (1)

-

(47

)

Restructuring (benefits) costs

75,565

(2,368

)

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

187,246

25.8

%

$

79,646

13.9

%

 
GAAP change in fair market value of equity securities

$

(1,179,403

)

$

(827,671

)

Valuation (loss) gain on equity-owned securities

1,179,403

827,671

Non-GAAP change in fair market value of equity securities

$

-

$

-

 
GAAP other (income) expense, net

$

(17,407

)

$

(3,273

)

(Loss) gain on equity-method investments

(1,840

)

(1,313

)

Non-GAAP other (income) expense, net

$

(19,247

)

$

(4,586

)

 
GAAP income before income taxes

$

1,297,203

$

898,699

Amortization of purchased intangibles

6,940

5,855

Legal matters

3,879

1,833

Acquisition related (benefits) costs (1)

-

(47

)

Restructuring (benefits) costs

75,565

(2,368

)

Valuation loss (gain) on equity-owned securities

(1,179,403

)

(827,671

)

Loss (gain) on equity-method investments

1,840

1,313

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$

206,024

$

77,614

 
GAAP provision for income taxes

$

(319,789

)

$

(212,787

)

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (2)

271,136

192,802

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$

(48,653

)

$

(19,985

)

 
GAAP net income

$

977,414

134.5

%

$

685,912

120.0

%

Amortization of purchased intangibles

6,940

5,855

Legal matters

3,879

1,833

Acquisition related (benefits) costs (1)

-

(47

)

Restructuring (benefits) costs

75,565

(2,368

)

Valuation loss (gain) on equity-owned securities

(1,179,403

)

(827,671

)

Loss (gain) on equity-method investments

1,840

1,313

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (2)

271,136

192,802

Non-GAAP net income

$

157,371

21.7

%

$

57,629

10.1

%

 
GAAP diluted income per share

$

32.38

$

22.72

Amortization of purchased intangibles

0.23

0.19

Legal matters

0.13

0.06

Acquisition related (benefits) costs (1)

-

-

Restructuring (benefits) costs

2.50

(0.08

)

Valuation loss (gain) on equity-owned securities

(39.07

)

(27.41

)

Loss (gain) on equity-method investments

0.06

0.04

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (2)

8.98

6.39

Non-GAAP diluted income per share

$

5.21

$

1.91

 
GAAP diluted weighted average shares used in per share calculation

30,186

30,196

Shares included in non-GAAP net income per share, but excluded from GAAP net loss per share as they would have been anti-dilutive

-

-

Non-GAAP diluted weighted average shares used in per share calculation

30,186

30,196

 
 
 
(1) Release of contingent consideration and other acquisition-related (benefits) expenses.
 
(2) Excluded items identified in the reconciliation schedule are tax effected by application of a non-GAAP effective tax rate. The non-GAAP tax provision is adjusted for items, the nature of which and/or tax jurisdiction requires the application of a specific tax rate or treatment.

2021 Financial Outlook

Forecasted non-GAAP operating margin excludes 104 basis points related to amortization of purchased intangibles. Forecasted non-GAAP operating margin does not reflect future gains and charges that are inherently difficult to predict and estimate due to their unknown timing, effect and/or significance, such as foreign currency fluctuations, future gains or losses associated with certain legal matters, acquisitions and restructuring activities.

Contacts:

Investor Contact:
Ilan Daskal, Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
510-724-7000
investor_relations@bio-rad.com

Press Contact:
Tina Cuccia, Corporate Communications
510-724-7000
tina_cuccia@bio-rad.com

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