Microbix Biosystems Inc (OTCPK:MBXBF)
$ 0.2978 0.0052 (1.78%) Market Cap: 39.23 Mil Enterprise Value: 34.67 Mil PE Ratio: 16.15 PB Ratio: 2.01 GF Score: 48/100

Q4 2024 Microbix Biosystems Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Dec 19, 2024 / 04:00PM GMT
Release Date Price: $0.262 (+5.03%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Microbix Biosystems Inc (MBXBF) achieved a 40% revenue growth in fiscal 2024, reaching the upper range of their target growth rate of 20% to 40%.
  • The company reported record revenues of $6.3 million in Q4, marking a 48% increase from the previous year.
  • Both the antigens and CAPS businesses experienced significant growth, with antigens up 50% and CAPS up 42% in Q4.
  • Microbix Biosystems Inc (MBXBF) maintained strong operational control, achieving positive EBITDA, net earnings, and cash flow while actively repurchasing shares.
  • The company is expanding its market reach, acquiring new customers in North America, the EU, and Asia, and is committed to maintaining a compound annual growth rate of 20% to 40%.
Negative
  • The company faces potential risks from US tariffs, which could impact their business and future growth prospects.
  • There is no specific guidance provided for gross margins in 2025, with expectations only set at a target of around 60%.
  • The company acknowledges the need for continued investment in infrastructure and SG&A, which may offset operating leverage.
  • Microbix Biosystems Inc (MBXBF) has not seen significant changes in its board of directors, raising concerns about the need for new perspectives.
  • The company is cautious about telegraphing its moves in oncology and genetic testing, which may limit transparency for investors.
Deborah Honig
Adelaide Capital Markets - Investor Relations

(audio in-progress) numbers this morning. So make sure to check those out. This session will deal specifically with those earnings or that earnings release rather. With me today, I have Cameron Groome, President and CEO; Ken Hughes, COO; and Jim Currie, CFO. As always, this presentation will contain forward-looking statements. If you'd like to know more about those, you can find them on the presentation on the company's website, which will be updated today. And there will be a Q&A session, so feel free to enter your questions in the Q&A box, or you can send them directly to me.

With that out of the way, thanks, gentlemen, for joining me this morning.

Cameron Groome
Microbix Biosystems Inc - President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Morning, Deborah.

James Currie
Microbix Biosystems Inc - Chief Financial Officer

Pleasure, Deborah.

Deborah Honig
Adelaide Capital Markets - Investor Relations

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