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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30,December 31, 2022

or

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ___ to ___

 

Commission File No: 0-11740

 


 

MESA LABORATORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Colorado

 

84-0872291

 
 

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

 
 

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification number)

 
     
 

12100 West Sixth Avenue

   
 

Lakewood, Colorado

 

80228

 
 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 987-8000

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each classTrading SymbolName on each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueMLABThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒     No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☒

Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐     No ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

 

There were 5,317,2705,346,174 shares of the Issuer’s common stock, no par value, outstanding as of July 28, 2022February 1, 2023.

 



 

 

 



 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

1
  
 

Item 1. Financial Statements

1
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

1
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

2
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

3
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

5
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6
 

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

15
 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2021
 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

2122
   

Part II. Other Information

2223
  
 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

2223
 

Item 1A.  Risk factors

2223
 

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2223
 

Item 6.  Exhibits

2324
 

Signatures

2425
 

Exhibit 31.1 Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

 
 

Exhibit 31.2 Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

 
 

Exhibit 32.1 Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C Section 1350

 
 

Exhibit 32.2 Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C Section 1350

 

 

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

March 31,

 
 

2022

  

2022

  

2022

  

2022

 

ASSETS

            

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

 $43,747  $49,346  $26,101  $49,346 

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,035 and $630, respectively

 41,840  41,224 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $758 and $630, respectively

 42,395  41,224 

Inventories

 26,874  24,606  33,739  24,606 

Prepaid expenses and other

  15,666   9,142   11,950   9,142 

Total current assets

 128,127  124,318  114,185  124,318 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $18,495 and $17,726 respectively

 28,006  28,620 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $19,708 and $17,726, respectively

 28,263  28,620 

Deferred tax asset

 689 1,318  708 1,318 

Other assets

 10,424  11,830  10,572  11,830 

Intangibles, net

 235,000  250,117  223,447  250,117 

Goodwill

  283,565   291,166   285,809   291,166 

Total assets

 $685,811  $707,369  $662,984  $707,369 
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

 $7,557  $7,897  $6,288  $7,897 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 9,401  14,717  8,134  14,717 

Unearned revenues

 15,268  13,830  14,584  13,830 

Other accrued expenses

  11,901  11,611   12,611  11,611 

Total current liabilities

 44,127  48,055  41,617  48,055 

Deferred tax liability

 37,323  39,224  36,946  39,224 

Other long-term liabilities

 7,340  7,924  8,172  7,924 

Credit Facility

 47,000 49,000  19,000 49,000 

Convertible senior notes, net of discounts and debt issuance costs

  169,590  169,365   170,044  169,365 

Total liabilities

  305,380   313,568   275,779   313,568 

Stockholders’ equity:

          

Common stock, no par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 5,297,308 and 5,265,627 shares, respectively

 318,328  313,460 

Common stock, no par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 5,341,890 and 5,265,627 shares, respectively

 326,933  313,460 

Retained earnings

 74,394  76,675  74,444  76,675 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

  (12,291)  3,666   (14,172)  3,666 

Total stockholders’ equity

  380,431   393,801   387,205   393,801 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $685,811  $707,369  $662,984  $707,369 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Revenues

 $50,453  $34,920  $54,287  $54,696  $163,489  $125,456 

Cost of revenues

  19,112   12,709   21,522   26,069   62,997   51,478 

Gross profit

 31,341  22,211  32,765  28,627  100,492  73,978 

Operating expenses:

  

Selling

 10,023  4,858  8,437  8,958  27,660  18,459 

General and administrative

 20,212  11,419  16,129  17,017  54,543  40,119 

Research and development

  5,700   2,811   4,797   5,164   15,486   10,588 

Total operating expenses

  35,935   19,088   29,363   31,139   97,689   69,166 

Operating (loss) income

  (4,594)  3,123 

Operating income (loss)

  3,402   (2,512)  2,803   4,812 

Nonoperating expense (income):

  

Interest expense and amortization of debt discount

 1,014  874  1,162  1,018  3,390  2,647 

Other (income) expense, net

  (196)  831 

Total nonoperating expense

  818   1,705 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

 (5,412) 1,418 

Income tax (benefit)

  (3,974)  (577)

Net (loss) income

 $(1,438) $1,995 

Other expense (income), net

  324   (1,189)  (475)  (1,455)

Total nonoperating expense (income)

  1,486   (171)  2,915   1,192 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 1,916  (2,341) (112) 3,620 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  1,465   (281)  (431)  (35)

Net income (loss)

 $451  $(2,060) $319  $3,655 
  

(Loss) earnings per share:

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

Basic

 $(0.27) $0.39  $0.08  $(0.39) $0.06  $0.70 

Diluted

 $(0.27) $0.38  $0.08  $(0.39) $0.06  $0.69 
  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

  

Basic

 5,273  5,152  5,339  5,233  5,312  5,199 

Diluted

 5,273  5,301  5,360  5,233  5,354  5,333 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Income

(unaudited)

(in thousands) 

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
         

Net (loss) income

 $(1,438) $1,995 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  (15,957)  5,371 

Comprehensive (loss) income

 $(17,395) $7,366 
  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
                 

Net income (loss)

 $451  $(2,060) $319  $3,655 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  11,345   (6,165)  (17,838)  (7,297)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 $11,796  $(8,225) $(17,519) $(3,642)

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

 

2021

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net (loss) income

 $(1,438) $1,995 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

Net income

 $319  $3,655 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

Depreciation and amortization

 8,134 4,572  24,769  15,686 

Stock-based compensation expense

 3,432  2,197  9,859  7,939 

Non-cash interest and debt amortization

 225 221 

Deferred taxes

 (908)   

Amortization of step-up in inventory basis

 - 6,062 

Other

 (1,763) (826) (359) (504)

Cash (used in) provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable, net

 (1,484) 3,285  (1,979) (2,258)

Inventories

 (2,732) (753) (9,191) 351 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 (2,180) (1,631) (2,312) (1,933)

Accounts payable

 (205) (476) (1,339) 1,270 

Accrued liabilities and taxes payable

 (5,328) 867  (5,221) (1,403)

Unearned revenues

 1,436 138   918   1,056 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  (2,811)  9,589 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  15,464   29,921 

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 (4,950) (300,793)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 (225) (653)  (3,518)  (3,650)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (225)  (653)  (8,468)  (304,443)

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from the issuance of debt

 - 70,000 

Payments of debt

 (2,000) 0  (30,000) (10,000)

Dividends

 (843) (824) (2,550) (2,495)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 1,436  1,089  4,523  6,171 

Payment of tax withholding obligation on vesting of restricted stock

 (909) (819)

Payments of contingent consideration

  -  (234)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (1,407)  265   (28,936)  62,623 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 (1,156) 2,644  (1,305) (260)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 (5,599) 11,845 

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 (23,245) (212,159)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  49,346   263,865   49,346   263,865 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $43,747  $275,710  $26,101  $51,706 

Supplemental non-cash activity:

        

Contingent consideration as part of an acquisition

 $1,500  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

          

Common Stock

         
 

Number of Shares

  

Amount

  

Retained Earnings

  

AOCI*

  

Total

  

Number of Shares

  

Amount

  

Retained Earnings

  

AOCI*

  

Total

 

March 31, 2022

 5,265,627  $313,460  $76,675  $3,666  $393,801  5,265,627  $313,460  $76,675  $3,666  $393,801 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 31,681  1,436  0  0  1,436  31,690  1,438  -  -  1,438 

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

 (9) (2) - - (2)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 -  -  (843) -  (843) -  -  (843) -  (843)

Stock-based compensation expense

 -  3,432  -  -  3,432  -  3,432  -  -  3,432 

Foreign currency translation

 -  -  -  (15,957) (15,957) -  -  -  (15,957) (15,957)

Net (loss)

  -   0   (1,438)  0   (1,438)  -   -   (1,438)  -   (1,438)

June 30, 2022

  5,297,308  $318,328  $74,394  $(12,291) $380,431  5,297,308  $318,328  $74,394  $(12,291) $380,431 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 42,014 2,778 - - 2,778 

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

 (3,051) (572) - - (572)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 - - (852) - (852)

Stock-based compensation expense

 - 4,371 - - 4,371 

Foreign currency translation

 - - - (13,226) (13,226)

Net income

  -  -  1,306  -  1,306 

September 30, 2022

 5,336,271 $324,905 $74,848 $(25,517) $374,236 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 7,376 307 - - 307 

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

 (1,757) (335) - - (335)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 - - (855) - (855)

Stock-based compensation expense

 - 2,056 - - 2,056 

Foreign currency translation

 - - - 11,345 11,345 

Net income

  -  -  451  -  451 

December 31, 2022

  5,341,890 $326,933 $74,444 $(14,172) $387,205 

 

 

 

Common Stock

          

Common Stock

         
 

Number of Shares

  

Amount

  

Retained Earnings

  

AOCI*

  

Total

  

Number of Shares

  

Amount

  

Retained Earnings

  

AOCI*

  

Total

 

March 31, 2021

 5,140,568  $317,652  $72,459  $16,116  $406,227  5,140,568  $317,652  $72,459  $16,116  $406,227 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 58,324  1,089  0  0  1,089  58,324  1,836  -  -  1,836 

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 -  -  (824) -  (824)

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

   (747)   (747)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 -  -  (824) -  (824)

Stock-based compensation expense

 -  2,197  -  -  2,197  -  2,197  -  -  2,197 

Foreign currency translation

 -  -  -  5,371  5,371  -  -  -  5,371  5,371 

Cumulative adjustment due to adoption of ASU No. 2020-06

 -  (22,735) 5,683  -  (17,052) -  (22,735) 5,683  -  (17,052)

Net income

  -   -   1,995   -   1,995   -   -   1,995   -   1,995 

June 30, 2021

  5,198,892 $298,203 $79,313 $21,487 $399,003  5,198,892 $298,203 $79,313 $21,487 $399,003 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 24,340 2,060 - - 2,060 

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

   (68)   (68)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 - - (834) - (834)

Stock-based compensation expense

 - 2,039 - - 2,039 

Foreign currency translation

 - - - (6,503) (6,503)

Net income

  -  -  3,720  -  3,720 

September 30, 2021

 5,223,232 $302,234 $82,199 $14,984 $399,417 

Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units

 21,396 2,275 - - 2,275 

Tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

   (4)   (4)

Dividends paid, $0.16 per share

 - - (837) - (837)

Stock-based compensation expense

 - 3,703 - - 3,703 

Foreign currency translation

 - - - (6,165) (6,165)

Net (loss)

  -  -  (2,060)  -  (2,060)

December 31, 2021

  5,244,628 $308,208 $79,302 $8,819 $396,329 

 

*Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, unless otherwise specified)

 

 

 

Note 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of Business

 

In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, Mesa Laboratories, Inc., a Colorado corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “Mesa.”

 

We are a multinational manufacturer, developer, and seller of life science tools and critical quality control products and services, many of which are sold into niche markets that are driven by regulatory requirements. We have manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, and our products are marketed by our sales personnel in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and by independent distributors in these areas as well as throughout the rest of the world. We prefer markets in which we can establish a strong presence and achieve high gross profit margins.

 

As of June 30,December 31, 2022, we managed our operations in four reportable segments, or divisions:

 

 Clinical Genomics - develops, manufactures, and sells highly sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools used by clinical labs to perform genomic clinical genomic testing in several therapeutic areas, such as newborn screenings for hereditary diseases, pharmacogenetics and oncology. oncology related applications.
 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control - manufactures and sells biological, cleaning, and chemical indicators which are used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes in the hospital, dental, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. The division also provides testing and laboratory services, mainly to the dental industry.

 

Biopharmaceutical Development - develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. Immunoassays and peptide synthesis solutions accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacture of biotherapeutic drugs. Customers include biopharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing teams at biopharmaceutical companies and academic research and development laboratories. 

 

Calibration Solutions - develops, manufactures, and sells quality control and calibration products used to measure or calibrate temperature, pressure, pH, humidity, and other suchchemical or physical parameters for health and safety purposes, primarily in hospital, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and various laboratory environments. 

 

Non-reportable operating segments and unallocated corporate expenses are reported within Corporate and Other.

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.information. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair statement of our financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for the entire year. The year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We made no material changes to the application of our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Form 10-K. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022.

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year presentation.

Our fiscal year ends on March 31. References in this Quarterly Report to a particular “year” or “year-end” mean our fiscal year, and references to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 refer to the period from April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, references to the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 refer to the period from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, and references to the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 refer to the period from October 1,2022 through December 31, 2022. References to “fiscal year 2022” refer to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, and to “fiscal year 2023” refer to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.

Prior Period Reclassification

 

Certain amounts presented for prior periods in Note 3. "Revenue Recognition" in prior periods of fiscal year 2022have been reclassified. Certain revenues related to the Biopharmaceutical Development division have been reclassified out of revenues from consumables and into revenues from hardware and services. Certain revenues related to the Clinical Genomics division have been reclassified out of revenues from hardware and into revenues from consumables. These reclassifications have not resulted in any change to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for theand periods presented in this Form three10 months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.-Q.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the reporting date and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates represent management's judgementjudgment about the outcome of future events. Our estimates include, among others, asset reserve requirements as well asThe business and economic uncertainty resulting from supply chain challenges, cost pressure, the amountsoverall effects of future cash flows associated with certain assetsthe current high inflation environment on customers' purchasing patterns, and businesses that are used in assessing the risk of impairment. The negative impacts associated with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"global pandemic significantly lessened during fiscal year 2022. The extent and duration of negative impacts in the future, which may include inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, are uncertain and may require changeshas made such estimates more difficult to estimates. Actualcalculate. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

We have reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and have concluded that they are either not applicable to us or are not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Note 2. Significant Transactions

 

AcquisitionBelyntic GmbH

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, we acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Belyntic GmbH’s peptide purification business (“the Belyntic acquisition”) for $6,450, of which $4,950 was paid on the date of acquisition and the remainder will be paid upon approval of patent applications expected in the next 36 months. The business complements our existing peptide synthesis business, part of the Biopharmaceutical Development segment, by adding a new consumables line. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, we prepared a preliminary analyses of the valuation of net assets acquired in the Belyntic acquisition. This preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed

Agena Bioscience, Inc.Inc

On October 20, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Agena Bioscience, Inc. (“Agena”) for $300,793, net of cash acquired but inclusive of working capital adjustments (the “Agena Acquisition”). The Agena Acquisition aligned with our overall acquisition strategy, moved our business towards the life sciences tools sector, and expanded our market opportunities, particularly in Asia. Agena is a leading clinical genomics tools company that develops, manufactures, markets, and supports proprietary instruments and related consumables and services that enable genetic analysis for a broad range of diagnostic and research applications. Using Agena's MassARRAY® instruments and chemical reagent solutions, customers can analyze DNA samples for a variety of high volume clinical testing applications, such as inherited genetic disease testing, pharmacogenetics, various oncology tests, infectious disease testing, and other highly-differentiatedhighly differentiated applications.

 

We funded the acquisition and transactions relating thereto with cash on hand and borrowings under the Credit Facility (as defined below). Of the cash consideration we paid, approximately $267,000 represented cash consideration to holders of Agena’s preferred and common stock, approximately $2,000 represented cash consideration paid for the settlement of Agena’s warrants, and approximately $31,800 represented cash consideration for the settlement of Agena's vested stock options as of the closing date.

 

Agena Preliminary Purchase Price AllocationFair Value of Net Assets Acquired

 

DuringThe allocation of purchase price is based on the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, based on the final valuation of Agena. We have made appropriate adjustments to deferred taxes and tax-related balances during the three months ended June 30, 2022, December 31. 2022.we continued analyses of the valuation of net assets acquired in the Agena Acquisition. This preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed with respect to prepaid taxes, tax accruals, and deferred tax positions.

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price as of October 20, 2021:

 

 

Life (in years)

 

Amount

  

Life (in years)

 

Amount

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $7,544    $7,544 

Accounts receivable

    11,100     11,100 

Other current assets

    25,480     25,480 

Total current assets

    44,124     44,124 

Property, plant and equipment/noncurrent assets

    15,832     15,832 

Deferred tax asset

    811     811 

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

 N/A  135,880  N/A  135,728 

Customer relationships

 12  103,800  12  103,800 

Intellectual property

 8  45,400  8  45,400 

Tradenames

 12  15,700  12  15,700 

Total Assets acquired

   $361,547    $361,395 

Accounts payable

    2,174     2,174 

Unearned revenues

    2,713     2,713 

Other current liabilities

    12,295     11,052 

Total current liabilities

    17,182     15,939 

Deferred tax liability

    27,765     28,856 

Other noncurrent liabilities

    8,263     8,263 

Total liabilities assumed

   $53,210    $53,058 

Total purchase price, net of cash acquired

   $300,793    $300,793 

 

Acquired Goodwill

 

Acquired goodwill of $135,880,$135,728, all of which is allocated to the Clinical Genomics reportable segment, represents the value expected to arise from the value of expanded market opportunities, expected synergies, and assembled workforce, none of which qualify as amortizable intangible assets. The goodwill acquired is not deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Information

 

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of Mesa and Agena as if the acquisition had occurred on April 1, 2021 after giving effect to certain pro forma adjustments. 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Pro forma total revenues

 $50,453  $53,553  $54,287  $56,659  $163,489  $163,733 

Pro forma net income

 (4,709) 2,521 

Pro forma net income (loss)

 558  (8,426) 887  (3,989)

 

The pro forma financial information includes adjustments that are directly attributable to the business combinations and are factually supportable. The pro forma adjustments include incremental amortization of intangible assets, additional stock basedstock-based compensation expense for key Agena employees, the removal of interest expense attributable to Agena’s external debt that was paid off as part of the acquisition, and the pro forma tax impact for such adjustments. Cost savings or operating synergies expected to result from the acquisition are not included in the pro forma results. For the three and ninemonths ended June 30,December 31, 2022, the pro forma financial information excludes $356$145 and $768 of non-recurring acquisition-related expenses, as well as costs associated with a performance share award granted to key employees of Agena that would have been fully expensed by the start of our first quarter 2022.respectively. These pro forma results are illustrative only and not indicative of the actual results of operations that would have been achieved nor are they indicative of future results of operations.

  

 

Note 3. Revenue Recognition

 

We develop, manufacture, market, sell and maintain life sciences tools and quality control instruments and related software, consumables, and services. We evaluate revenues internally based primarily on operating segment and the nature of goods and services provided.

 

Sales of hardware and software,Hardware sales include physical products such as instruments used for molecular and genetic analysis, protein synthesizers, medical meters, wireless sensor systems, and data loggers, are generally driven by our acquisition of new customers, growth of existing customers, or customers replacing existing equipment.loggers. Hardware sales may be offered with accompanying perpetual or annual software licenses, which in some cases are required for the hardware to function. We also offer discrete and ongoing service and maintenance contracts on our instruments.

 

Our consumables, such as panels or reagents that are used for molecular and genetic analysis, are critical for the ongoing use of our instruments. In contrast, biological indicator test strips are used on a standalone basis. Consumables are typically used on a one-time basis and require frequent replacement in our customers' operating cycles. Consumables such as reagents used for molecular and genetic analysis or solutions used for protein synthesis are critical to the ongoing use of our instruments. Consumables such as biological indicator test strips are used on a standalone basis.

 

We evaluateoffer service and maintenance contracts for our revenues internally based on operating segment, the timinginstruments, which may contain performance obligations satisfied: over time, such as an obligation to perform repairs or replace parts as needed over a contractually-specified period of revenue generation, and the naturetime; upon completion of goods anda discrete service, such as stand-alone maintenance services provided. or discrete services within annual contracts; or, in many cases, both.

Typically, discrete revenue is recognized at the shipping point orupon shipment of a product, upon completion of thea discrete service, while contracted revenue is recognizedor over a period of time reflective of the performance obligation period in the applicable contract.contract, depending on when our obligation to the customer is satisfied. The significant majority of our revenues and related receivables are generated from contracts with customers that are 12 months or less in duration.

 

The following tables present disaggregated revenues for the three and ninemonths ended June 30,December 31, 2022and 2021, respectively:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

 
 

Clinical Genomics*

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

  

Clinical Genomics

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

 

Discrete Revenues

 

Consumables

 $10,910  $12,228  $4,856  $854  $28,848  $10,885  $14,307  $3,584  $553  $29,329 

Hardware and Software

 2,105  306  3,686  5,693  11,790  3,371  95  5,844  7,023  16,333 

Services

 528  765  1,159  2,661  5,113   1,329   1,881   2,218   3,197   8,625 

Contracted Revenues

 

Services and Software

  962   1,475   1,266   999   4,702 

Total Revenues

 $14,505  $14,774  $10,967  $10,207  $50,453  $15,585  $16,283  $11,646  $10,773  $54,287 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

 
 

Clinical Genomics*

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

  

Clinical Genomics*

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

 

Discrete Revenues

 

Consumables

 $0  $12,876  $3,772  $952  $17,600  $10,221  $11,718  $4,099  $889  $26,927 

Hardware and Software

 0  160  3,393  7,082  10,635  4,407  250  6,100  6,978  17,735 

Services

 0  701  582  2,235  3,518   1,857   1,863   2,557   3,757   10,034 

Contracted Revenues

 

Services and Software

  0   1,413   1,130   624   3,167 

Total Revenues

 $0  $15,150  $8,877  $10,893  $34,920  $16,485  $13,831  $12,756  $11,624  $54,696 

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022

 
  

Clinical Genomics

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

 

Consumables

 $34,815  $41,239  $11,248  $2,272  $89,574 

Hardware and Software

  9,349   619   16,656   18,696   45,320 

Services

  4,361   6,163   6,853   11,218   28,595 

Total Revenues

 $48,525  $48,021  $34,757  $32,186  $163,489 

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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021

 
  

Clinical Genomics*

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

 

Consumables

 $10,221  $36,579  $11,588  $2,701  $61,089 

Hardware and Software

  4,407   495   14,435   20,608   39,945 

Services

  1,857   5,940   6,165   10,460   24,422 

Total Revenues

 $16,485  $43,014  $32,188  $33,769  $125,456 

 

*Revenues in the Clinical Genomics division represent transactions subsequent to the Agena Acquisition on October 20, 2021. 

 

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Revenues from external customers are attributed to individual countries based upon the locations to which the products are shipped or exported, or the location of servicelocations where services are performed, as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

United States

 $29,122  $18,455  $28,645  $30,414  $88,756  $68,253 

Foreign

  21,331   16,465 

China

  7,482   6,243   18,659   9,960 

Other

  18,160  18,039  56,074  47,243 

Total revenues

 $50,453  $34,920  $54,287  $54,696  $163,489  $125,456 

 

Other than China, Nono foreign country exceeds 10% of total revenues.

 

Contract Balances

Our contracts have varying payment terms and conditions. Some customers prepay for products and services, resulting in unearned revenues or customer deposits, called contract liabilities. Short-term contract liabilities are included within other accrued expenses and unearned revenues in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and long-term contract liabilities are included within other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

A summary of contract liabilities is as follows:

 

Contract liabilities as of March 31, 2022

 $15,069 

Prior year liabilities recognized in revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2022

  (3,298)

Contract liabilities added during the three months ended June 30, 2022, net of revenues recognized

  3,497 

Contract liabilities balance as of June 30, 2022

 $15,268 

Contract liabilities as of March 31, 2022

 $15,069 

Prior year liabilities recognized in revenues during the nine months ended December 31, 2022

  (7,927)

Contract liabilities added during the nine months ended December 31, 2022, net of revenues recognized

  9,091 

Contract liabilities balance as of December 31, 2022

 $16,233 

 

Contract liabilities primarily relate to service contracts with original expected service durations of 12 months or less and will be recognized to revenue over time as time passes.our performance obligations are satisfied.

 

 

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements

 

Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, obligations under trade accounts payable, and debt. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable approximate fair value. We measure our cash equivalents at fair value using quoted market prices in an active market, and we classify them within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. 

 

Historically, the financial instruments that subject us to the highest concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. It is our policy to invest in highly liquid cash equivalent financial instruments with high credit ratings and to maintain low single issuer exposure (except U.S. treasuries). Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited to customers to which we make significant sales. We reserve an allowance for potential write-offs of accounts receivable using historical collection experience and current and expected future economic and market conditions, but we have not written off any significant accounts to date. To manage credit risk, we consider the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, and we regularly review outstanding balances and payment histories. We may require pre-payments from customers under certain circumstances and may limit future purchases until payments are made on past due amounts.

 

We have outstanding $172,500 aggregate principal of 1.375% convertible senior notes due August 15, 2025 (the "Notes"). We estimate the fair value of the Notes based on the last actively traded price or observable market input preceding the end of the reporting period and the fair value is approximately correlated to our stock price. The estimated fair value and carrying value of the Notes were as follows:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 
  

Carrying Value

  

Fair Value (Level 2)

  

Carrying Value

  

Fair Value (Level 2)

 

Notes

 $169,590  $161,934  $169,365  $185,438 
  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 
  

Carrying Value

  

Fair Value (Level 2)

  

Carrying Value

  

Fair Value (Level 2)

 

Notes

 $170,044  $157,191  $169,365  $185,438 

 

Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property and equipment, operating lease assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired. During the three months ended December 31, 2022, in response to the loss of a significant customer, we used Level 3 inputs to test the recoverability of the Clinical Genomics division’s intangible asset group and evaluate the division’s goodwill for impairment in response to the loss of a significant customer. After considering all information available to us as of the date of testing, we concluded that no impairment is indicated. Fair values preliminarily assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Belyntic acquisition were measured using Level 3 inputs, and are subject to change. There were no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three and ninemonths ended June 30,December 31, 2022or 2021, respectively.

 

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Note 5. Supplemental Balance Sheets Information

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 

Raw materials

 $15,014  $14,172  $20,122  $14,172 

Work in process

 2,150  4,419  1,972  4,419 

Finished goods

  9,710   6,015   11,645   6,015 

Inventories, net

 $26,874  $24,606 

Total inventories

 $33,739  $24,606 

 

Prepaid expenses and other consist of the following:

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 

Prepaid expenses

 $4,173  $2,871  $3,450  $2,871 

Deposits

 1,702 1,410 

Prepaid income taxes

 6,181  2,536  3,352  2,536 

Other current assets

  5,312   3,735   3,446   2,325 

Total prepaid expenses and other

 $15,666  $9,142  $11,950  $9,142 

 

Accrued payroll and benefits consist of the following:

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 

Bonus payable

 $2,138  $7,468  $2,714  $7,468 

Wages and paid-time-off payable

 3,116  3,677  2,926  3,677 

Payroll related taxes

 2,551  2,069  1,773  2,069 

Other benefits payable

  1,596   1,503   721   1,503 

Total accrued payroll and benefits

 $9,401  $14,717  $8,134  $14,717 

 

 

Note 6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

 

Finite-lived intangibleIntangible assets, the significant majority of which are finite-lived, consist of the following:

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 
 

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

 

Customer relationships

 $235,519  $(70,499) $165,020  $244,157  $(67,469) $176,688  $237,412  $(80,627) $156,785  $244,157  $(67,469) $176,688 

Intellectual property

 64,953  (14,186) 50,767  65,893  (12,620) 53,273  65,871  (17,732) 48,139  65,893  (12,620) 53,273 

Other Intangibles

  24,752   (5,539)  19,213   25,350   (5,194)  20,156 

Other intangibles

  24,745   (6,222)  18,523   25,350   (5,194)  20,156 

Total

 $325,224  $(90,224) $235,000  $335,400  $(85,283) $250,117  $328,028  $(104,581) $223,447  $335,400  $(85,283) $250,117 

 

Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets acquired in a business combination was $7,320 and $3,816 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Amortization for technology intangibles is included in cost of revenues and amortization for other types of intangibles is expensed to general and administrative expense on the Statements of Operations.as follows:

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Amortization in cost of revenues

 $1,695  $1,227  $5,094  $1,877 

Amortization in general and administrative

  5,452   4,695   16,479   11,618 

Total

 $7,147  $5,922  $21,573  $13,495 

 

For the following fiscal years ending March 31, amortization expense is estimated as follows:

 

Remainder of 2023

 

21,591

  

7,250

 

2024

 

28,278

  

28,490

 

2025

 

26,704

  

26,911

 

2026

 

25,950

  

26,149

 

2027

 

25,453

  

25,652

 

 

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill was as follows:

 

Clinical Genomics

 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

 

Biopharmaceutical Development

 

Calibration Solutions

 

Total

 

Clinical Genomics

  

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  

Biopharmaceutical Development

  

Calibration Solutions

  

Total

 

March 31, 2022

$

135,914

 

$

29,750

 

$

88,265

 

$

37,237

 

$

291,166

 $135,914  $29,750  $88,265  $37,237  $291,166 

Effect of foreign currency translation

 

(197)

  

(455)

  

(6,894)

  

(55)

  

(7,601)

 (244) (297) (7,871) (32) (8,444)

June 30, 2022

$

135,717

 

$

29,295

 

$

81,371

 

$

37,182

 

$

283,565

Goodwill related to Belyntic acquisition

 - - 2,973 - 2,973 

Measurement period adjustment - Agena acquisition

  114  -  -  -  114 

December 31, 2022

 $135,784  $29,453  $83,367  $37,205  $285,809 

 

Goodwill acquired in the Biopharmaceutical Development division resulted from the Belyntic acquisition and is tax deductible.

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Note 7. Indebtedness

 

Credit Facility

We maintain a senior credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) that includes 1) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $75,000, 2) a swingline loan in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $5,000, and 3) letters of credit in an aggregate stated amount not exceeding $2,500 at any time and

$2,500.  The Credit Facility matures in March 2025. The Credit Facility also provides for an incremental term loan or an increase in revolving commitments in an aggregate principal amount of at a minimum $25,000 and at a maximum $75,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and lender considerations. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, we had $47,000$19,000 outstanding under the Credit Facility. 

On December 22, 2022, Mesa and the financial institutions amended the Credit Facility to replace references to the Eurodollar Rate with references to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR").

 

Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility bear interest at either a base rate or a EurodollarSOFR rate, plus an applicable spread. The weighted average interest rate on borrowing under our line of credit during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was 1.75%. We are obligated to pay quarterly unused commitment fees of between 0.15% and 0.35% of the Credit Facility’s aggregate principal amount, based on our leverage ratio. 

 

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The financial covenants in the Credit Facility include a maximum leverage ratio of 5.0 to 1.0 for the period ended June 30,December 31, 2022, except that we may have a leverage ratio of 5.75 to 1.0 for a period of four consecutive quarters following a permitted acquisition. The Credit Facility also stipulates a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0. Other covenants include restrictions on our ability to incur debt, grant liens, make fundamental changes, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or conduct asset sales. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants.

In July 2022, we repaid $12,000 of the outstanding balance on our Credit Facility.

 

Convertible Notes 

On August 12, 2019, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $172,500 of Notes. The net proceeds from the Notes, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other related offering expenses payable by us, were approximately $167,056. The Notes mature on August 15, 2025, unless earlier repurchased or converted, and bear interest at a rate of 1.375% payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 each year beginning on February 15, 2020. year. 

 

Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election. Our current intent is to settle conversions entirely in shares of common stock. We will reevaluate this policy from time to time as we receive conversion notices from note holders. The circumstances necessary for conversion were not met during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2022. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, the Notes are classified as a long-term liability on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the circumstances necessary for conversion were not satisfied as of the end of the period. The if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal balance as of June 30,December 31, 2022.

 

The net carrying amount of the Notes was as follows:

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 

Principal outstanding

 $172,500  $172,500  $172,500  $172,500 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

  (2,910)  (3,135)  (2,456)  (3,135)

Net carrying value

 $169,590  $169,365  $170,044  $169,365 

 

We recognized interest expense on the Notes as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Coupon interest expense at 1.375%

 $593  $593  $593  $593  $1,779  $1,779 

Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs

  225   221   227   223   679   666 

Total

 $818  $814 

Total interest and amortization of debt issuance costs

 $820  $816  $2,458  $2,445 

 

The effective interest rate on the notes is approximately 1.9%.

 

 

Note 8. Stockholders' Equity

 

Stock-Based Compensation

During the firstnine quarter of fiscal yearmonths ended 2023,December 31, 2022, we issued stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") pursuant to the Mesa Laboratories, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2021 Equity Plan"), which authorizes the issuance of 330 shares of common stock to eligible participants.

 

Expense recognized related to stock-based compensation is as follows: 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 $3,432  $2,197  $2,056  $3,703  $9,859  $7,939 

Amount of income tax (benefit) expense recognized in earnings

  (1,992)  (2,785)

Amount of income tax (benefit) recognized in earnings

  226   (743)  (1,855)  (4,247)

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

 $1,440  $(588) $2,282  $2,960  $8,004  $3,692 

 

Stock-based compensation expense is included in cost of revenues, selling, general and administrative, and research and development expense in the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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The following is a summary of stock option award activity for the threenine months ended June 30, 2022:December 31, 2022:

 

 

Stock Options

  

Stock Options

 
 

Shares Subject to Options

  

Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share

  

Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

  

Shares Subject to Options

  

Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share

  

Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

Outstanding as of March 31, 2022

 202  $167.14  2.9  $18,261  202  $167.14  2.9  $18,261 

Awards granted

 42  185.57       43  185.61      

Awards forfeited or expired

 (4) 231.15       (7) 225.12      

Awards exercised

  (16) 93.12        (45) 100.19      

Outstanding as of June 30, 2022

  224  $174.93   3.3  $9,493 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2022

  193  $184.70   3.1  $3,406 

 

The stock options granted during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022vest in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the grant date.

 

The following is a summary of RSU award activity for the threenine months ended June 30, 2022:December 31, 2022:

 

 

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units

  

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

  

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units

  

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

 
 

Number of Shares

  

Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share

 

Outstanding as of March 31, 2022(1)

 51  $252.86  55  $288.45  51  $252.86  55  $288.45 

Awards granted (1)

 33  185.57  19  185.57  42  187.45  19  179.63 

Performance adjustment(2)

 0  0  2  202.00  -  -  2  202.00 

Awards forfeited

 (2) 245.31  0  0  (8) 232.20  -  - 

Awards distributed(2)

  (7)  204.62   (10)  202.00   (26)  250.81   (10)  202.00 

Outstanding as of June 30, 2022(1)

  75  $227.63   66  $269.18 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2022(1)

  59  $210.44   66  $267.97 

 

(1)

Balances for performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs")PSUs are reflected at target.

(2)

During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, the fiscal year 2020 PSUs vested and were distributed at 126% of target, based on actual performance results and completion of service conditions. 

 

The outstanding time-based RSUs vest and settle in shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis. AllSubstantially all of the RSUs granted during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022vest in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the grant date. We recognize the expense relating to RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

 

PSUs vest upon completion of the service period described in the award agreement and based on achievement of the financialperformance targets described in the award agreements. We recognize the expense relating to the performance-based RSUs based on the probable outcome of achievement of the financialperformance targets on a straight-line basis over the service period. 

 

During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors created a plan to award 19 PSUs at target (the "FY 23"FY23 PSUs") that are subject to both service and performance conditions to eligible employees. The performance period for the FY 23FY23 PSUs is from April 1, 2022 until March 31, 2023 and the service period is from April 1, 2022 until March 31, 2025. Of the FYtotal 23FY23 PSUs granted, 13 vest based on our achievement of specific performance criteria during fiscal year 2023 and they have a grant date fair value of $185.57. Based on actual performance through the nine months ended December 31, 2022, we reduced the number of awards expected to vest. The remaining 6 awards will be settled in shares of our common stock, but they are subject to performance criteria that are subjective and as such do not have a grant date. The awards will be marked-to-market each reporting period during the performance period. period and have a fair value of $166.21 per share as of December 31, 2022. The quantity of shares that will be issued upon vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the targeted number of shares; if the defined minimum targets are not met, then no shares will vest.

 

During fiscal year 2020,2022, we awarded 87 PSUs (the "FY 20 PSUs")to key employees of Agena that are subject to both service and performance conditions to eligible employees. The FY 20 PSUs had a grant date fair value of $202.00 per share and vested during the three months ended June 30, 2022.  conditions. Based on actual performance targets achieved, through the period ended December 31, 2022, the awards vested at 126% of target, resulting in a total of 10 awards distributed.are not expected to vest. 

 

During fiscal year 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted a special long-term equity award consisting of PSUs covering a target of 40 shares that is subject to both performance and service conditions to our Chief Executive Officer. Based on actual performance through the period ended December 31, 2022, the award is estimated to vest at 93%.

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, we adjusted our estimate of PSUs expected to vest under all outstanding plans based on actual results achieved through the performance period. We recorded a cumulative effect release of ($1,427) during the period ($1,127 net of tax as well as $0.21 per basic and diluted share for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022), which is recorded in general and administrative and selling expense on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In the future, we expect non-cash stock based compensation expense to decrease approximately $392 per quarter as a result of our new estimate of performance share units expected to vest. 

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Note 9. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings (loss) earnings per share (“diluted EPS”) is computed similarly to basic earnings (loss) earnings per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities were exercised. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options and both time and performance based RSUs (collectively “stock awards”), as well as common shares underlying the Notes. Stock awards are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS if they are subject to performance conditions that have not yet been achieved or are antidilutive. Diluted EPS considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would then have an antidilutive effect. There was no dilution in our diluted EPS calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as we incurred a net loss and the effect would have been antidilutive.

 

The impact of the assumed conversion of the Notes calculated under the if-converted method was antidilutive, and as such, shares underlying the Notes were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022and June 30, 2021. December 31, 2021

 

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) earnings per share:

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

Net (loss) income available for shareholders

 $(1,438) $1,995 

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock

  5,273   5,152 

Dilutive effect of stock options

  0   108 

Dilutive effect of RSUs

  0   41 

Fully diluted shares

  5,273   5,301 
         

Basic (loss) earnings per share

 $(0.27) $0.39 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

 $(0.27) $0.38 

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Net income (loss) available for shareholders

 $451  $(2,060) $319  $3,655 

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock

  5,339   5,233   5,312   5,199 

Dilutive effect of stock options

  17   -   28   107 

Dilutive effect of RSUs

  4   -   14   27 

Fully diluted shares

  5,360   5,233   5,354   5,333 
                 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 $0.08  $(0.39) $0.06  $0.70 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 $0.08  $(0.39) $0.06  $0.69 

 

The following stock awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Assumed conversion of the Notes

 608  608  608  608  608  608 

Stock awards that were anti-dilutive

 315  38  176  285  159  38 

Stock awards subject to performance conditions

  45   8   49   40   51   18 

Total stock awards excluded from diluted EPS

  968   654   833   933   818   664 

 

 

Note 10. Income Taxes

 

For interim income tax reporting, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply this effective tax rate to our year-to-date pre-tax income. Each quarter, our estimate of the annual effective tax rate is updated, and if the estimated effective tax rate changes, a cumulative adjustment is made. Additionally, the tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are recognized as discrete items in the interim period in which the events occur. There is a potential for volatility in the effective tax rate due to several factors, including changes in the mix of the pre-tax income and the jurisdictions to which it relates, changes in tax laws and foreign tax holidays, settlement with taxing authorities, and foreign currency fluctuations.

 

Our effective income tax rate was (73.4%76.5% and 384.8% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, compared to 12.0% and (1.0%) for the three months endedand June 30, 2022 and (40.7%) for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. The effective tax rate for both the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to the share-based payment awards for employees and the effect of income generated in foreign jurisdictionsjurisdictions.  The effective tax rate for the firstthree and threenine months ofended 2023December 31, 2022 was higher than the same period in 2022comparable prior year periods primarily due to lower windfall benefits on stock option exercises and the share based compensationvesting of restricted stock units and the effect of income in foreign jurisdictions.

 

 

Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

We review the adequacy of our legal reserves on a quarterly basis and establish reserves for loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, there were no material legal reserves recorded on the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As part of the Belyntic acquisition, we have agreed to pay an additional $1,500 to the sellers if contractually specified patents related to the technology purchased are issued. We believe that it is probable that the patents will be issued and we will pay the sellers in full within the next 36 months. The liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

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Note 12. Segment Information

 

During fiscal year 2022, we realignedThe following tables set forth our financial reporting segments to reflect how management evaluates the business and allocates resources. The acquisition of Agena expanded our presence further into the life sciences tools market and provided an impetus for the creation of our new Clinical Genomics reportable segment. The strategic shift in our business also resulted in a change to the way we manage other business units, and as a result, our historical Instruments and Continuous Monitoring reportable segments have been combined to create Calibration Solutions. Prior year amounts presented have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Our change in financial reporting segments has not resulted in any change to previously reported consolidated amounts.segment information:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Revenues:

            

Clinical Genomics

 $14,505  $0  $15,585  $16,485  $48,525  $16,485 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

 14,774  15,150  16,283  13,831  48,021  43,014 

Biopharmaceutical Development

 10,967  8,877  11,646  12,756  34,757  32,188 

Calibration Solutions

  10,207   10,893   10,773   11,624   32,186   33,769 

Total revenues (a)

 $50,453  $34,920  $54,287  $54,696  $163,489  $125,456 
  

Gross profit

            

Clinical Genomics

 $7,849  $0  $8,045  $3,924  $26,535  $3,924 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

 10,768  11,428  11,614  9,945  34,581  31,859 

Biopharmaceutical Development

 7,077  4,692  7,359  8,768  21,993  20,061 

Calibration Solutions

  5,664   6,112   5,740   6,090   17,411   18,330 

Reportable segment gross profit

 31,358  22,232  32,758  28,727  100,520  74,174 

Corporate and Other (b)

 (17) (21) 7  (100) (28) (196)

Gross profit

 $31,341  $22,211  $32,765  $28,627  $100,492  $73,978 

Reconciling Items:

  

Operating expenses

  35,935   19,088   29,363   31,139   97,689   69,166 

Operating (loss) income

 (4,594) 3,123 

Nonoperating (income) expense, net

  818   1,705 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

 $(5,412) $1,418 

Operating income (loss)

 3,402  (2,512) 2,803  4,812 

Nonoperating expense (income), net

  1,486   (171)  2,915   1,192 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 $1,916  $(2,341) $(112) $3,620 

 

 

(a)

Intersegment revenues are not significant and are eliminated to arrive at consolidated totals.

 

(b)

Non-reportable operating segments and unallocated corporate expenses are reported within Corporate and Other. 

 

The following table sets forth inventories by reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker is not provided with any other segment asset information.

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

March 31,

 
 

2022

  

2022

  

2022

  

2022

 

Clinical Genomics

 $12,711  $11,802  $14,591  $11,802 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

 2,310 2,176  3,022 2,176 

Biopharmaceutical Development

 4,960  4,495  7,797  4,495 

Calibration Solutions

  6,893   6,133   8,329   6,133 

Total inventories

 $26,874  $24,606  $33,739  $24,606 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, express or implied statements or guidance regarding current or future financial performance and position; potential impairment of future earnings; anticipated effects of, and future actions to be taken in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic; results of acquisitions; managements strategy, plans and objectives for future operations or acquisitions, product development and sales; product research and development; regulatory approvals; selling, general and administrative expenditures; intellectual property; development and manufacturing plans; availability of materials and components; and adequacy of capital resources and financing plans constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, and managements beliefs and assumptions. In addition, other written and oral statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by the Company or on the Companys behalf. Words such asexpect, intend,” seek,” “believe,” “anticipate,may,” “intend,” “could,estimate,expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “target,” “may,estimate,” “project, or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including risks associated with: our ability to successfully grow our business, including as a result of acquisitions; the results that acquisitions have on our operations; our ability to consummate acquisitions at our historical rate and at appropriate prices, and our ability to effectively integrate acquired businesses and achieve desired results; the market acceptance of our products; technological or market viability of our products; reduced demand for our products, including as a result of competitive factors; conditions in the global economy and the particular markets we serve; the duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse effects on our business; significant developments or uncertainties stemming from governmental actions, including changes in trade policies and medical device regulations; the timely development and commercialization, and customer acceptance, of enhanced and new products and services; retirement of old products and customer migration to new products; projections of revenues, growth, operating results, profit margins, earnings, expenses, margins, tax rates, tax provisions, liquidity, cash flows, demand, and competition; the effects of additional actions taken to become more efficient or lower costs; restructuring activitiessupply chain challenges; cost pressures and the overall effects of the current high inflation environment on customers; purchasing patterns;laws regulating fraud and abuse in the health care industry and the privacy and security of health and personal information; product liability; information security; outstanding claims, legal and regulatory proceedings; international business challenges including anti-corruption and sanctions laws; tax audits and assessments and other contingent liabilities; foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; general economic, industry, and capital markets conditions, including rising interest rates and potential recessionary conditions; the timing of any of the foregoing; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Such risks and uncertainties also include those listed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022 and in this report. The foregoing list sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could impact our ability to achieve results described in any forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

Overview

 

We are a multinational manufacturer, developer, and seller of life science tools and quality control products and services, many of which are sold into niche markets that are driven by regulatory requirements. We have manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, and our products are marketed by our sales personnel in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and by independent distributors in these areas as well as throughout the rest of the world. We prefer markets in which we can establish a strong presence and achieve high gross profit margins. 

As of June 30,December 31, 2022, we managed our operations in four reportable segments, or divisions: Clinical Genomics, Sterilization and Disinfection Control, Biopharmaceutical Development, and Calibration Solutions. Each of our divisions are described further in "Results of Operations" below. Non-reportable operating segments and unallocated corporate expenses are reported within Corporate and Other.

 

Corporate Strategy

We strive to create shareholder value and further our purpose of Protecting the Vulnerable® by growing our business both organically and through acquisitions, by improving our operating efficiency, and by continuing to hire, develop and retain top talent. As a business, we commit to our purpose of Protecting the Vulnerable® every day by taking a customer-focused approach to developing, building, and delivering our products. We serve a broad set of industries, in particular the pharmaceutical, healthcare services, and medical device verticals, that require dependable quality control and calibration solutions to ensurein which the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products they use.is critical.  By delivering the highest quality products possible, we are committed to protecting people, the environment, and end products.

 

Organic Revenues Growth

Organic revenues growth is primarily driven by the expansion of our customer base, increases in sales volumes, new product offerings, and price increases, and may be affected positively or negatively by changes in foreign currency rates. Our ability to increase organic revenues is affected by general economic conditions, both domestic and international, customer capital spending trends, competition, and the introduction of new products. Our policy is to price our products competitively and, where possible, we pass along cost increases to our customers in order to maintain our margins. We typically evaluate costs and pricing annually;annually with price increases effective January 1; however, as a result of high inflation in recent quarters, we have elected to put throughimplemented an additional mid-year price increases which will take effect duringincrease late in the second quarter of our fiscal year 2023.

Gross profit is affected by many factors including our product mix, manufacturing efficiencies, costs of products and labor, foreign currency rates, and price competition. Historically, as we have integrated our acquisitions and taken advantage of manufacturing efficiencies, our gross profit percentages for some products have improved. There are, however, differences in gross profit percentages between product lines, and ultimately the mix of sales will continue to impact our overall gross profit.

 

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Inorganic Growth - Acquisitions

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, we completed the Belyntic acquisition for an aggregate purchase price of $6,450. The acquisition provided a natural complement to our peptide synthesis business by adding a consumables product line.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, we completed the acquisition of Agena for an aggregate net purchase price of $300,793. Agena is a leading clinical genomics tools company that develops, manufactures, and sells highly sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools used by clinical labs to perform genomic clinical testing in several therapeutic areas, such as newborn screenings for hereditary diseases, pharmacogenetics and oncology.oncology related applications. The acquisition of Agena accelerated our strategic trajectory towards higher growth applications within the regulated segments of the life sciences tools market. 

 

Over the past decade, we have consummated a number of acquisitions as part of our growth strategy.  TheThese acquisitions of these businesses have allowed us to expand our product offerings, globalize our company, and increase the scale at which we operate, which in turn affords us the ability to improve our operating efficiency, extend our customer base, and further the pursuit of our purpose: Protecting the Vulnerable®.

 

Improving Our Operating Efficiency

We maximize value in both our existing businesses and those we acquire by implementing efficiencies in our manufacturing, commercial, engineering, and administrative operations. We achieve efficiencies using the four pillars that make up The Mesa Way, which is our customer-centric, lean-based system for continuously improving and operating a set of high-margin, niche businesses. The Mesa Way is focused on: Measuring What Matters using our customers' perspective and setting high standards for performance; Empowering Teams to improve operationally and exceed customer expectations; Steadily Improving using lean-based tools designed to help us identify the root cause of opportunities and prioritize the biggest opportunities; and Always Learning so that performance continuously improves. 

 

Gross profit is affected by many factors including our product mix, manufacturing efficiencies, costs of products and labor, foreign currency rates, and price competition. Historically, as we have integrated our acquisitions and taken advantage of manufacturing efficiencies, our gross profit percentages for some products have improved. There are, however, differences in gross profit percentages between product lines, and ultimately the mix of sales will continue to impact our overall gross profit.

Hire, Develop, and Retain Top Talent

At the center of our organization are talented people who are capable of taking on new challenges using a team approach. It is our exceptionally talented workforce that works together and uses our lean-based tool set to find ways to continuously improve our products, our services, and ourselves, resulting in long-term value creation for our shareholders. 

 

General Trends

 

COVID-19 has causedWe are a global company, and a significant portion of our revenues and expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (“USD”). Exchanges rates have been volatile throughout our fiscal year 2023 and a weakening or exacerbated broad market phenomena suchstrengthening of foreign currencies against the USD increases or decreases our revenues and gross profit margins as well as impacting the comparability of our results between periods. Currency exchange rates negatively impacted our reported revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. Any further strengthening of the USD against major currencies would adversely impact our reported revenues, but would, to a lesser extent, positively impact our reported expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year; conversely, any weakening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies would positively impact our reported revenues but would negatively impact our expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, inflation impacting the cost of raw materials, labor, and freight, as a result of global macroeconomic trends, including government mandated actions in response to the Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Our actions to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions inflation, and wage pressure to which we are susceptible. While supply chain constraints continue to impact all of our divisions and particularly our Calibration Solutions and Biopharmaceutical Development divisions, we expect that constraints will abate somewhat over the remainder of fiscal year 2023. We continue to work with our suppliers to understand the existing and potential future impacts to our supply chain and are taking actions in an effort to mitigate such impacts,inflation, including pre-ordering components in higher quantities than usual which has resulted in increasedquantities, sourcing new vendors and increasing prices have been somewhat successful; however, raw materials balances onshortages have at times impacted our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022. We have also experienced labor shortages and inflationary pressures due to labor market conditions, impacting all of our divisions, but particularly our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division. It is possible that labor shortagesCalibrations Solutions division, in our Sterilization and Disinfection Control Division may continue to impact our ability to manufacture product on preferred timelines during the remainder of fiscal year 2023 which could directly impact our revenues and related gross profit.   particular.

 

We continueexperienced disruptions to actively monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, including the spread of variants of the virus and the potential impacts that the virus may have on our employees, our customers, and our supply chain. Conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have generally improved during the first quarter of our fiscal year 2023; however, there has been significant variationbusiness in business impact by geography. For example, late in fiscal year 2022, an increase in COVID-19 cases in certain parts of China resulted in the re-imposition ofresulting from government mandated shut-downs and restrictions which impactedduring our fiscal year 2023. Additionally, the Chinese government recently revoked many COVID-19 related restrictions and while these policy changes did not significantly impact our results of operations in China, particularlyfor our Clinical Genomics division. Such regulatory restrictions havethird fiscal quarter, it is possible that future quarters may be impacted. The impact of COVID-19 has negatively impacted commercial execution limitingin different ways throughout fiscal year 2023, and in some cases, has limited sales of Clinical Genomics consumables to existing customers and instruments to new customers. As stay-at-home and quarantine mandates have eased to some extent, we expect an eventual return to normalized activity levels. The continued impact of COVID-19 remains highly uncertain because of the speed with which the situation continues to evolve, the global breadth of its spread, the range of governmental and community responses thereto and the diversity of our geographic reach and business offerings. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has largely subsided as a public health matter, we may experience material adverse impacts to our business as a result of the pandemic's adverse impact on the global economy, in-person collaboration and sales efforts, and our customers’ changed purchasing behaviors and confidence.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, we were notified by Sema4 Holdings Corp. ("Sema4"), a customer of our Clinical Genomics division, that they are exiting the reproductive health screening business and as a result, they intend to significantly reduce the quantity of orders they place with us in the future. Revenue from sales to Sema4 were approximately $8,200 during the first twelve months of our ownership of Agena. Following the notice, we evaluated our business operations and enacted several cost-cutting measures in the Clinical Genomics division, including a reduction-in-force, to preserve our financial model. These actions are expected to generate more than $4,000 in future annualized savings.

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Results of Operations

 

Our results of operations and period-over-period changes are discussed in the following section. The tables and discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto appearing in Item 1. Financial Statements (in thousands, except percent data).

 

Revenues from our reportable segments decreased 1% and increased 44%30% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.  The decrease in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2022.December 31, 2022 was attributable to a 2.1% decline in organic revenues which resulted from both unfavorable changes in foreign currency rates and $1,500 of COVID-19 related revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Revenues growth for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of Agena; however,Agena, and to a lesser extent, organic revenues growth was 3% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. of 3.5%. 

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreasedincreased seven and two percentage points for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021respectively, primarily as a result of continued supply chain constraints, wage and other inflationary pressures, and impactsthe recognition of government-imposed lockdowns related toa $6,062 non-cash inventory step-up charge, as part of purchase accounting for the COVID-19 pandemic. Agena acquisition during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

Results by reportable segment are as follows:

 

 

Revenues

  

Organic Revenues Growth

  

Gross Profit as a % of Revenues

  

Revenues

  

Organic Revenues Growth

  

Gross Profit as a % of Revenues

 
 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

 

Clinical Genomics (*)

 $14,505 $-  N/A  N/A  54%  N/A  $15,585 $16,485  (10.0%)  N/A  52%  24%

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  14,774   15,150  (2%) 16% 73% 75%  16,283   13,831  17.7% 5.8% 71% 72%

Biopharmaceutical Development

 10,967 8,877 24% 49% 65% 53% 11,646 12,756 (8.7%) 46.4% 63% 69%

Calibration Solutions

  10,207  10,893 (6%) -% 55% 56%  10,773  11,624 (7.3%) (6.1%) 53% 52%

Mesa's reportable segments

 $50,453 $34,920  3%  17%  62%  64% $54,287 $54,696  (2.1%)  11.8%  60%  53%

  

Revenues

  

Organic Revenues Growth

  

Gross Profit as a % of Revenues

 
  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022

  

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021

 

Clinical Genomics (*)

 $48,525  $16,485   (10.0%)  N/A   55%  24%

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

  48,021   43,014   11.6%  14.1%  72%  74%

Biopharmaceutical Development

  34,757   32,188   8.0%  35.3%  63%  62%

Calibration Solutions

  32,186   33,769   (4.7%)  (2.1%)  54%  54%

Mesa's reportable segments

 $163,489  $125,456   3.5%  13.5%  61%  59%

 

(*) Revenues in the Clinical Genomics division represent transactions subsequent to the Agena Acquisition on October 20, 2021. 

 

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Our unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Revenues

 $50,453  $34,920  44% $54,287  $54,696  (1%) $163,489  $125,456  30%

Gross profit

 31,341  22,211  41% 32,765  28,627  14% 100,492  73,978  36%

Operating expenses

  35,935   19,088  88%  29,363   31,139   (6%)  97,689   69,166   41%

Operating (loss) income

 (4,594) 3,123  (247%)

Net (loss) income

 $(1,438) $1,995  (172%)

Operating income (loss)

 3,402 (2,512) (¤) 2,803 4,812 (42%)

Net income (loss)

 $451 $(2,060) (¤) $319 $3,655 (91%)

(¤) Not a meaningful comparison

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Reportable Segments

 

Clinical Genomics

The Clinical Genomics division created following the Agena Acquisition, develops, manufactures, and sells highly sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools used by clinical labs to perform genomic clinical testing in several therapeutic areas, such as screenings for hereditary diseases, pharmacogenetics and oncology related applications.

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Revenues

 $14,505  $-   N/A 

Gross profit

  7,849   -   N/A 

Gross profit as a % of revenues

  54%  N/A   N/A 

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Revenues

 $15,585  $16,485   (5%) $48,525  $16,485   194%

Gross profit

  8,045   3,924   105%  26,535   3,924   576%

Gross profit as a % of revenues

  52%  24%  28%  55%  24%  31%

 

Clinical Genomics revenues were negatively impacted bydecreased 5% for the government-imposed shutdowns in parts of China duethree months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the COVID-19 pandemic, which began atrelevant prior year period, primarily as a result of a reduction in COVID-related revenues of $1,374 and adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by a longer period of ownership of Agena in the end of fiscal year 2022 and continued throughout the majority of the firstthird quarter of fiscal year 2023. Shut-downsClinical Genomics revenues increased 194% for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period due to a significantly shorter period of ownership of Agena for the nine months ended December 31, 2021. The loss of Sema4 is expected to result in a significant reduction of anticipated revenues for this division in future quarters. However, our distribution partner Guangzhou Darui Biotechnology Co., Ltd. recently received China's National Medical Products Administration approval for a Class III in vitro diagnostics ("IVD") panel covering hereditary deafness. This is the first approved Class III IVD panel in China limitedfrom our sales efforts and decreased sales of consumables as laboratory customers were closed, limiting usage of our products. As these government-imposed shutdowns become less frequent, we expect to see a recovery to more normal demand. Of the revenues reported, $195 represents revenues from COVID-19 related sales.distribution partner program.

 

Gross profit percentage for the Clinical Genomics gross profit was $7,849division increased 28% and 31% for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, and was significantly impacted by lower than expected revenuesrespectively, compared to the relevant prior year periods due to the government-imposed shutdownsamortization of a $6,062 inventory step-up required by purchase accounting in China relatedthe third quarter of fiscal year 2022. We have taken actions to reduce our costs in this division which will help offset the COVID-19 pandemic. The decreased revenues impacted gross profit as a percentageloss of revenues as lower revenues were available to cover our partially fixed cost base.from Sema4.  

 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control

Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological, cleaning, and chemical indicators which are used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes in the hospital, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. The division also provides testing and laboratory services, mainly to the dental industry. Sterilization and disinfection control products are disposable and are used on a routine basis.

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

Revenues

 $14,774  $15,150  (2%) $16,283  $13,831  18% $48,021  $43,014  12%

Gross profit

 10,768  11,428  (6%) 11,614  9,945  17% 34,581  31,859  9%

Gross profit as a % of revenues

 73% 75% (2%) 71% 72% (1%) 72% 74% (2%)

 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control revenues decreased 2%increased 18% and 12% for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, primarily duerespectively, compared to the strengthening ofrelevant prior year periods, despite the U.S. dollar ("USD")USD strengthening against the euroeuro.  During the second and labor shortagesthird quarters of fiscal year 2023, we added temporary and permanent manufacturing headcount at our Bozeman Montana facility, which impacted our abilityenabled us to manufacture products on desired timelines, partially offset byfulfill a higher volume of customer orders compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The three and nine months ended December 31, 2022 also benefited from favorable product mix and to a lesser extent, price increases.

 

Sterilization and Disinfection Control's gross profit percentage decreased one and two percentage points for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, respectively, compared to the relevant prior year periods as a result of lowerforeign currency fluctuations negatively impacting our reported revenues, due to the strengthening of the USD against the euro and increased labor and labor-relatedbenefit costs, including the cost of temporary headcount, and increased freight costs.

 

Biopharmaceutical Development

Our Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. Immunoassays and peptide synthesis solutions accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturingmanufacture of biotherapeutic drugs. 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

Revenues

 $10,967  $8,877  24% $11,646  $12,756  (9%) $34,757  $32,188  8%

Gross profit

 7,077  4,692  51% 7,359  8,768  (16%) 21,993  20,061  10%

Gross profit as a % of revenues

 65% 53% 12% 63% 69% (6%) 63% 62% 1%

 

Biopharmaceutical Development revenues increased 24%decreased 9% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily due to unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Additionally, the division faced a difficult compare versus the prior year, which reported an anomalous 46% revenues growth, partially offset by price increases. Biopharmaceutical Development revenues increased 8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period primarily due to increased sales of both consumablesproduct adoption and services, as well as price increases, and an easier compare to the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. Increases in revenues were partially offset by unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

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Biopharmaceutical Development's gross profit percentage increased 12decreased six percentage points for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the first quarter of fiscalrelevant prior year 2022period as a result of a favorable change in foreign exchange rates applied to costs recorded in Swedish Krona ("SEK"), favorable product mixcurrency fluctuations negatively impacting our reported revenues and higher sales of peptide synthesis solutions, and production efficiencies resulting fromhardware at a lower gross profit percentage compared to the overall division margin percentages. Biopharmaceutical Development's gross profit percentage increased one percentage point for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period as a result of higher revenues on a partially-fixed cost base, partially offset by higher laborunfavorable product mix and material costs.foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacting our reported revenues.

 

Calibration Solutions

The Calibration Solutions division designs, manufactures, and markets quality control and calibration products used to measure or calibrate temperature, pressure, pH, humidity, and other suchchemical or physical parameters for health and safety purposes, primarily in hospital, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments.

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 

Revenues

 $10,207  $10,893  (6%) $10,773  $11,624  (7%) $32,186  $33,769  (5%)

Gross profit

 5,664  6,112  (7%) 5,740  6,090  (6%) 17,411  18,330  (5%)

Gross profit as a % of revenues

 55% 56% (1%) 53% 52% 1% 54% 54% -%

 

Calibration Solutions division revenues decreased 6%7% and 5% for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, respectively, compared to the relevant prior year periods, primarily as a result of supply constraints limiting our ability to manufacture ordered quantities of certain products, partially offset by price increases and increased calibration hardware sales.products. Production difficulties continue to result in longer lead times for customer orders, which have negatively impacted the timing of new orders; however, we anticipate that such difficulties will begin to abate in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.

 

The Calibration Solutions division'sSolutions' gross profit percentage decreased one percentage point duringwas essentially flat for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022. Costs in this division increased somewhat from the first quarter ofDecember 31, 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by a favorable product mix.three and nine months ended December 31, 2021.

 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased 6% and increased 88%41% for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022, respectively, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021relevant prior year periods, primarily as a result of lower personnel costs and the Agena Acquisitionacquisition. Operating expenses were favorably impacted by the strengthening of the USD during the three and as our overall business grew.nine months ended December 31, 2022. 

 

Selling

Selling expense is driven primarily by labor costs, including salaries and commissions; accordingly, it may vary with sales levels.

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Selling expense

 $10,023  $4,858  106% $8,437  $8,958  (6%) $27,660  $18,459  50%

As a percentage of revenues

 20% 14% 6% 16% 16% -% 17% 15% 2%

 

Selling expense for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 decreased 6% compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily as a result of lower personnel costs. Selling expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 increased 106%50% compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Agena.Agena acquisition. Excluding the impact of Agena, selling expense increased 17%7% for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of professional services costs as we made improvements to our corporate website, as well as increased travel and tradeshow costs as we continued to resume in-person meetings and events.events, higher stock-based compensation expense, and higher professional services costs as we made improvements to our corporate website.

 

General and Administrative

Labor costs, including non-cash stock-based compensation, and amortization of intangible assets drive the substantial majority of our general and administrative expense.

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

General and administrative expense

 $20,212  $11,419  77% $16,129  $17,017  (5%) $54,543  $40,119  36%

As a percentage of revenues

 40% 33% 7% 30% 31% (1%) 33% 32% 1%

 

General and administrative expenses increased 77%decreased 5% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily as a result of reduced stock-based compensation expense as we reduced the number of PSUs expected to vest. General and administrative expenses increased 36% for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily as a result of the Agena acquisition, including intangible amortization expense of Agena, including $2,490 of amortization of intangibles associated with intangibles acquired in the Agena Acquisition.$7,321. Excluding the impact of Agena, general and administrative expensesexpense increased 33%8% for the threenine months ended June 30, 2022.

Excluding Agena, the increase in general and administrative costs for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 wasDecember 31, 2022, primarily as a result of higher stock-based compensation expense, increased labor and labor-related expenses, and costs associated with the implementation of our enterprise resource planning tool for Agena, partially offset by lower legal expenses.intangible amortization expense as a result of the strengthening of the USD.

 

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Research and Development

Research and development expense is predominantly comprised of labor costs and costs of third-party consultants.

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Research and development expense

 $5,700  $2,811  103% $4,797  $5,164  (7%) $15,486  $10,588  46%

As a percentage of revenues

 11% 8% 3% 9% 9% -% 9% 8% 1%

 

Research and development expenses increased 103%decreased 7% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily as a result of lower personnel costs and the acquisitionbenefit of Agena.a strong USD on research and development costs in Europe. Research and development expenses increased 46% for the nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the relevant prior year period, primarily due to the Agena acquisition. Excluding the impact of Agena, research and development costs for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 increased 23%relative to the prior year period primarily as a result ofdue our purchase of in process research and development technology that we intend toare further developdeveloping in order to enhance a product offering in our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division.

 

Nonoperating Expense 

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Nonoperating (income) expense

 $818   1,705   (52%)
  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Nonoperating expense (income)

 $1,486   (171)  (¤)  $2,915  $1,192   145%

(¤) Not a meaningful comparison

 

Nonoperating expense for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 is composed primarily of interest expense and amortization of the debt discount associated with the Notes and netthe Credit Facility as well as gains and losses on foreign currency transactions. Nonoperating expense was lower inhigher for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023three and nine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the first quarterrelevant prior year periods due to interest expense on the Credit Facility, which had a weighted average balance of fiscal year$36,839 during the nine months ended December 31, 2022 ascompared with a weighted average balance of $17,993 for the USD strengthened against the SEK and the euro resulting in realized and unrealized gains thatnine months ended December 31, 2021, partially offset interest expenseby net foreign currency gains in the three and amortization of debt discount on the Notes and the Credit Facility.nine months ended December 31, 2021. 

 

Income Taxes

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 $(3,974) $(577)  589%

Effective tax rate

  73.4%  (40.7%)  114%

  

Three Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

  

Percentage

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

Change

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 $1,465  $(281)  (621%) $(431) $(35)  1,131%

Effective tax rate

  76.5%  12.0%  64%  384.8%  (1.0%)  386%

 

Our effective income tax rate was (73.4%76.5% and 384.8% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, and 12.0% and (1.0%) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022 and (40.7%) for the three months ended June 30, 2021.December 31, 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to the share-based payment awards for employees and the effect of income generated in foreign jurisdictionsjurisdictions. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2023nine months ended December 31, 2022 was higher than the same period in fiscal year 2022 primarily due to the share basedshare-based compensation and the effect of income in foreign jurisdictions.

 

Our future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, such as changes in tax laws, regulations, accounting principles, or interpretations thereof, and the geographic composition of our pre-tax income. We carefully monitor these factors and adjust our effective income tax rate accordingly. 

 

Net Income (Loss) 

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 varied(loss) varies with the changes in revenues, gross profit, and operating expenses (and included $7,320$21,573 and $3,432$9,859 of non-cash amortization of intangible assets acquired in a business combinationcombinations and stock-based compensation expense, respectively)respectively, for the nine months ended December 31, 2022).

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our sources of liquidity include cash generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash available from our Credit Facility and ourthe Open Market Sale AgreementSM, described below, working capital, and potential additional equity and debt offerings.  We believe that cash flows from operating activities and potential cash provided by borrowings from our Credit Facility or funds from our Open Market Sale AgreementSM, when necessary, will be sufficient to meet our ongoing operating requirements, scheduled interest payments on debt, dividend payments, and anticipated capital expenditures. We currently expect to settle the Notes in shares of our common stock, but we may re-finance the debt, depending on conditions in the market and the share price of our common stock. 

 

Our more significant uses of resources have historically included acquisitions, payments of debt and interest obligations, long-term capital expenditures, and quarterly dividends to shareholders. Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had working capital of $84,000$72,568 and $76,263 as of June 30,December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively. As of June 30,December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022, we had $43,747$26,101 and $49,346, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

As of June 30,December 31, 2022, $172,500 in aggregate principal Notes was outstanding and $47,000$19,000 was outstanding under the Credit Facility. In July 2022, we repaid $12,000 of the amount outstanding under the Credit Facility.

 

In April 2022, we entered into an Open Market Sale AgreementSM pursuant to which we may issue and sell, from time to time, shares of our common stock with an aggregate value of up to $150 million.$150,000.

 

We routinely evaluate opportunities for strategic acquisitions. Future material acquisitions may require that we obtain additional capital, assume additional third-party debt or incur other long-term obligations. We believe that we have the ability to issue more equity or debt in the future in order to finance our acquisition and investment activities; however, additional equity or debt financing, or other transactions, may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

We may from time to time repurchase or take other steps to reduce our debt. These actions may include retirements or refinancing of outstanding debt, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The amount of debt that may be retired, if any, could be material and would be decided at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and would depend on market conditions, our cash position, and other considerations.

 

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Dividends

 

We have paid regular quarterly dividends since 2003. We declared and paid dividends of $0.16 per share during each of the quarterquarters ended June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, as well as each quarter of fiscal year 2022.

 

In July 2022,January 2023, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of common stock, payable on SeptemberMarch 15, 2022,2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2022.February 28, 2023.

 

Cash Flows

 

Our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Nine Months Ended December 31,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 $(2,811) $9,589 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 $15,464  $29,921 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 (225) (653) (8,468) (304,443)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 (1,407) 265  (28,936) 62,623 

 

Cash flows from operating activities for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 used $2,811. Ofprovided $15,464. Net income and non-cash adjustments totaled $34,588 for the amount of cash used, $10,233 relatednine months ended December 31, 2022 compared to net decreases$32,838 for the nine months ended December 31, 2021. Adjustments to working capital accounts $4,972 represented net loss forused $16,207 more cash in the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by amortizationnine months ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to lower collections on trade receivables and stock-based compensation expense. Cash used in working capital during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 included: payment of bonuses accrued at year end, higher spend on inventory as we workbuilt supplies to managemitigate supply chain constraints by increasing our stock of raw materials inventory, as well as payments made for prepaid insurance policies and other annual renewals.  In the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, changes in operating assets and liabilities represented $1,430 as our cash bonus paid was smaller, and more receivables were collected during the quarter.risk. Cash used in investing activities was lower duringfor the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2022 compared to the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, due to less purchases of property, plant, and equipmentthe Agena acquisition during fiscal year 2022, partially offset by the period.Belyntic acquisition in fiscal year 2023. Cash used by financing activities primarily resulted from $2,000$30,000 repaid on our Credit Facility during the quarter.nine months ended December 31, 2022.

 

Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments

 

We are party to many contractual obligations that involve commitments to make payments to third parties in the ordinary course of business. For a description of our contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as of March 31, 2022, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2022.  

 

On a consolidated basis, at June 30,as of December 31, 2022, we had contractual obligations for open purchase orders of approximately $24,081$19,441 for routine purchases of supplies and inventory, which are payable in less than one year. Open purchase orders continuehave decreased, in part, due to increase as we take proactiveour previously taken steps to mitigate risks in supply by increasing our ordersstock of certain critical raw materials. 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As part of June 30, 2022,the Belyntic acquisition, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.have agreed to pay $1,500 to the sellers if contractually specified patents related to the  technology purchased are issued. We believe that it is probable that the patents will be issued and we will pay the sellers in full within the next 36 months. The liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are both significant and require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. These estimates are based on historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022, in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Although we believe that our estimates, assumptions, and judgements are reasonable, they are based upon information presently available. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions, judgments, or conditions.

Acquired Intangible Assets

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, in response to the loss of a significant customer, we used Level 3 inputs to test the recoverability of the Clinical Genomics division’s intangible asset group and evaluate the division’s goodwill response to the loss of a significant customer. After considering all information available to us as of the date of testing, we concluded that no impairment is indicated. 

Fair values assigned to intangible assets acquired in the Belyntic acquisition were measured using Level 3 inputs.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Our reporting currency is U.S. dollars, and the functional currency of each of our material foreign subsidiaries is its respective local currency. Our operations include activities outside of the U.S. and we have currency risk on the transactions in other currencies and translation adjustments resulting from the conversion of our international financial results into the U.S. dollar. We face currency exposures in our global operations as a result of various factors including intercompany currency denominated loans, selling our products in various currencies, purchasing raw materials and equipment in various currencies, and tax exposures not denominated in the functional currency. These exposures have increased as we have continued to expand internationally, including the acquisition of Gyros Protein Technologies Holding AB, which conductsincurs a substantial portion of its business expenses in Swedish Krona, and the acquisition of Agena, which conducts a portion of its business in euros and a portion in Chinese Yuan.Yuan Renminbi. Fluctuations in exchange rates have and may continue to adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. We do not hedge exposure to exchange rates.

 

Our Credit Facility bears interest at either a base rate or a EurodollarSOFR rate, plus an applicable spread. Based on the balance currently outstanding against our line of credit, if interest rates increased by 75 basis points, we would incur approximately $353$143 of additional interest expense per year. 

 

We have no derivative instruments. We have minimal exposure to commodity market risks.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of June 30,December 31, 2022, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

The Agena Acquisition was completed on October 20, 2021, and the financial results of Agena are included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2022 and for the period then ended, and as of June 30,December 31, 2022 and for the threenine months then ended. During the time since acquisition, we have assessed the control environment of Agena and made certain changes to Agena's internal controls over financial reporting, including design changes that were required as we brought Agena onto our enterprise resource planning tool. We now consider Agena to be included in the scope of our assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. 

 

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Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

See Note 11. “Commitments and Contingencies” within Item 1. Financial Statements for information regarding any legal proceedings in which we may be involved.

 

Item 1A. Risk factors

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2023,nine months ended December 31, 2022, there were no material changes from the risk factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022. 

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On November 7, 2005, our BoardIssuer Purchases of Directors adopted a share repurchase plan which allowsEquity Securities

The following table provides information about the Company's purchases of equity securities for the repurchase of up to 300,000 of our common shares, of which 162,486 have been purchased to date; however, no shares have been purchased under the plan in the last three fiscal years. This plan will continue until the maximum is reached or the plan is terminated by further action of the Board of Directors. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, 2,187 shares with a weighted average price paid per share of $188.67 were retained by the Company to settle employee withholding tax liabilities.periods indicated:

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)

  

Average Price Paid Per Share

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2)

  

Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 

October 2022

  -   -   -   162,486 

November 2022

  (1,757)  188.96   -   162,486 

December 2022

  -   -   -   162,486 

Total

  (1,757)  188.84   -   162,486 

(1)

Shares purchased during the period were transferred to the Company from employees in satisfaction of minimum tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock awards during the period.

(2)

On November 7, 2005, our Board of Directors adopted a share repurchase plan which allows for the repurchase of up to 300,000 of our common shares; however, no shares have been purchased under the plan in the last three fiscal years. This plan will continue until the maximum is reached or the plan is terminated by further action of the Board of Directors.  

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

3.1Articles of Incorporation and Amendments to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.1 to Mesa Laboratories, Inc.s report on Form 10-Q filed on July 31, 2018 (Commission File Number: 000-11740)).
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 10, 2019 (Commission File Number: 000-11740)).
10.1 α+10.1+FormAmendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of 2023 Performance Share Unit Agreement, issued underDecember 22, 2022 among the 2021 Equity PlanCompany, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA., as administrative agent.

31.1+

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2+

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS+XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH+Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL+Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF+Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document
101.LAB+Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE+Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104+

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101.*).

 


α Indicates a compensatory arrangement

+ Filed herewith

* Furnished herewith

 

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Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

MESA LABORATORIES, INC.

(Registrant)

 

 

DATED: August 4, 2022February 6, 2023BY:

/s/ Gary M. Owens.

Gary M. Owens

Chief Executive Officer

   
   
DATED: August 4, 2022February 6, 2023BY:

/s/ John V. Sakys

John V. Sakys

Chief Financial Officer

                       

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