AZTA 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Azenta, Inc. · Nasdaq · Special Industry Machinery, Nec · CIK 933974 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Risk Factor Summary”
New heading “Macroeconomic and External Risks”
New heading “Risks Relating to Our Operations”
New heading “Risks Related to Gene Synthesis”
New heading “Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy”
New heading “Risks Related to Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Chain”
New heading “Risks Related to Artificial Intelligence”
New heading “Risks Related to Intellectual Property”
New heading “Risks Related to Reliance on Third Parties”
New heading “Risks Relating to Our Customers”
New heading “Risks Relating to Owning Our Securities”
New heading “We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2025. Our ability to remediate these material weaknesses, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.”
New heading “We may face NOL limitations due to insufficient profits in relevant jurisdictions.”
New heading “Risks Related to Gene Synthesis”
New heading “Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy”
New heading “International trade disputes, including as a result of recently announced tariffs and certain trade restrictions, could result in additional or increased tariffs, export controls or other trade restrictions that may have a material impact on our business.”
New heading “Risks Related to Artificial Intelligence”
New heading “Risks Related to Intellectual Property”
Removed heading “We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2024. Our ability to remediate the material weakness, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.”
Removed heading “International trade disputes could result in additional or increased tariffs, export controls or other trade restrictions that may have a material impact on our business.”
Largest changes
“If we fail to remediate the material weaknesses or otherwise not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to rely on the integrity of our financial results or otherwise provide reliable financial statements, which could adversely affect our business decisions, result in inaccurate or late reporting of our financial results, as well as delays or the inability to meet our reporting obligations or to comply with SEC rules and regulations. …”see in full comparison
“If we fail to remediate this material weakness or otherwise not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to rely on the integrity of our financial results or otherwise provide reliable financial statements, which could adversely affect our business decisions, result in inaccurate or late reporting of our financial results, as well as delays or the inability to meet our reporting obligations or to comply with SEC rules and regulations. …”see in full comparison
“In the event the performance of any of our reporting units does not meet management expectations in the future, we experience a prolonged macroeconomic or market downturn, or there are other negative revisions to key assumptions used in the analyses used to estimate fair value, we may be required to perform an impairment analysis which could result in an impairment charge. As of October 1, 2023, we reorganized the business under three operating segments, and as a result, reallocated goodwill to the newly defined reporting units. …”see in full comparison
“International trade disputes, including as a result of recently announced tariffs and certain trade restrictions, could result in additional or increased tariffs, export controls or other trade restrictions that may have a material impact on our business.”see in full comparison
“We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2025. Our ability to remediate these material weaknesses, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.”see in full comparison
“We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2024. Our ability to remediate the material weakness, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.”see in full comparison
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Investing in Azenta common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risks and uncertainties, together with the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” and Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” before investing in our common stock. The risks described below are material to our business and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results, and cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. The forward-looking statements in this report are qualified by these risk factors.
Risk Factor Summary
The following is a summary of the material risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results. This summary should be read in conjunction with the full discussion of risk factors that follows.
Macroeconomic and External Risks
Risks Relating to Our Operations
Risks Related to Gene Synthesis
Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Risks Related to Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Chain
Risks Related to Artificial Intelligence
Risks Related to Intellectual Property
Risks Related to Reliance on Third Parties
Risks Relating to Our Customers
Risks Relating to Owning Our Securities
This summary does not contain all the information that may be important to you. You should read the entire risk factors section and the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock. These are the risks and uncertainties applicable to our businesses that we believe are most important for you to consider. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, which we currently deem immaterial or which are similar to those faced by other companies in our industry or business in general, may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks or uncertainties actually occur, our business, financial condition and operating results would likely suffer. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
An economic downturn in the United States and elsewhere, reductions in the level of government funding for scientific research, increases in interest rates, and inflation, among other factors, may cause our current or potential customers to delay or reduce purchases,purchases. whichThis could, in turn,could result in reductions in sales of our products and services,services and materially and adversely affectingaffect our results of operations and cash flows. Volatility and disruption of global financial markets could limit our customers' ability to obtain adequate financing to maintain operations and proceed with planned or new capital spending initiatives,initiatives. leadingThis could lead to a reduction in sales volume that could materially and adversely affectaffects our results of operations and cash flow. In addition, a decline in our customers' ability to pay as a result of an economic downturn may lead to increased difficulties in the collection of our accounts receivable, higher levels of reserves for doubtful accounts and write-offs of accounts receivable, and higher operating costs as a percentage of revenues.
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Climate change presents risks to us and to our customers, with the risks expected to increase over time. Our products and services are subject to and affected by environmental regulation by federal, state, and local authorities in the United States and regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our international operations. Future regulations or voluntary actions on our part in response to climate change could result in costly changes to our facilities to reduce carbon emissionsemissions. andThey could also increase energy costs as a result of switching to less carbon-intensive, but more expensive, sources of energy to operate our facilities and to transport and ship products and samples.samples, including potential carbon pricing or taxes. There can be no assurance that climate change or environmental regulation and response will not have a negative competitive impact on our ability to provide sample management, automated storage,storage systems, and genomic services or that economic returns will match the investments that we are making in the development of new products and services. We will likely face increasing complexity related to product design, the use of regulated materials, energy consumption and efficiency, and the reuse, recycling, or disposal of products and their components at end-of-use or useful life. There continues to be a lack of consistent climate legislation, which creates economic and regulatory uncertainty regarding future incentives for energy-efficiency and costs of compliance,compliance. whichThis may impact the demand for our products and services, our costs associated with providing our products and services, and our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the potential physical impacts of climate change on our operations are highly uncertain and wouldcould bedisproportionately particular toaffect the geographic circumstanceslocations in areas in whichwhere we operate. These may include changes in global weather patterns, which could include local changes in rainfall and storm patterns and intensities, water shortages, changing sea levels, and changing temperature averages or extremes. These impacts may also adversely affect our properties,properties (e.g., sample storage facilities vulnerable to extreme weather), our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Currency exchange rate fluctuations could have an adverse effect on our sales, cost of sales and results of operations,operations. and weWe could experience losses with respect to forward exchange contracts into which we may enter. Unfavorable currency fluctuations could require us to increase prices for our products and services to customers, which could result in lower net sales. Alternatively, if we do not adjust the prices for our products and services in response to unfavorable currency fluctuations, our results of operations, including our margins, could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, most sales made by our foreign subsidiaries are denominated in the currency of the country in which these products are sold or these services are providedprovided. and theThe currency received in payment for such sales could be less valuable as compared to the U.S. dollar at the time of receipt as a result of exchange rate fluctuations. From time to time, we enter into forward exchange contracts and cross-currency swap agreements to reduce currency exposure. However, we cannot be certain that our efforts will be adequate to protect us against significant currency fluctuations or that such efforts will not expose us to additional exchange rate risks, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.
As of September 30, 2024,2025, we held approximately $124$119.6 million of cash and cash equivalents that is denominated in foreign currency, which represents a substantial portion of our current cash and cash equivalents balance. As a result of our significant foreign currency holdings, our financial results and capital ratios may be impacted by the movements in exchange rates, and a significant portion of our assets must be translated into U.S. dollars for external reporting purposes or converted into U.S. dollars to meet our strategic needs,needs and service obligations such as any future U.S. dollar-denominated indebtedness or dividends. We may seek to mitigate our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations, but our efforts may not be successful.
There has been an increased focus from investors, customers, employeesemployees, and other stakeholders concerning ESG matters, including addressing climate change, whichdiversity and inclusion, and ethical supply chains. This may result in increases in our costs to operate our business or restrict certain aspects of our activities.activities, such as genomics services involving sensitive data. The standards by which ESG efforts and related matters are measured are developing and evolving, and certainaffected areas are subject to assumptions that could change over time and the extent and severity of climate change impacts are unknown.time. In addition, we could be criticized for the scope of such initiatives or goals oror, conversely, perceived as not acting responsibly in connection with these matters. Any such matters could have a material adverse impact on our future results of operations, financial positionposition, and cash flows.
If we do not continue to introduce new products and services that reflect advances in technology in a timely and effective manner, our products and services may become obsoleteobsolete, and our operating results will suffer.
If we cannot succeed in responding in a timely and cost effectivecost-effective manner to technological and/or market changes or if the new products and services that we introduce do not achieve market acceptance, our competitive position would diminish which could materially harm our business and our prospects.
In fiscal year 2024, we announced a transformation initiative to reduce complexity and streamline processes across our organization designed to lead to reduced costs and increased profitability. We have identified and carried out initiatives and activities and we continue to review our operations to support the objectives of the transformation initiative. If we fail to complete any of these initiatives or activities, or if the results of these initiatives and activities do not lead to the cost savings we expect, our financial results could be negatively impacted.
During fiscal years ended September 30, 2024,2025, 20232024 and 2022,2023, approximately 44%,39%, 46%36% and 33%36%, respectively, of our revenue was derived from sales outside of North America. We expect that international sales, including increased sales in Asia and Africa,Asia, will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenue for the foreseeable future, and that in particular, the proportion of our sales to customers in China will increase, due in large part to our significant genomic services operation in China. Additionally,While we intendcontinue to investhave additionalgenomic resourcesservices in facilitiesoperations in China, whichwe willalso increasestarted ourprocesses globalto footprintmove certain operations outside of sales, service and repair operations.China. As a result of our international operations, we are exposed to many risks and uncertainties, including:
We have made in the past, and may make in the future, acquisitions or significant investments in businesses with complementary products, services and/or technologies. Our acquisitions,acquisitions present numerous risks, including:
A key part of our growth strategy is to continue expanding within the life science products and services markets. As part of this strategy, we expect to diversify our product sales and service revenue by leveraging our core technologies and making acquisitions of select businesses, products, services or technologies, which requires investments and resources which may not be available on favorable terms or at all. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in leveraging our capabilities into the life sciences sample management and genomic services markets or identifying and successfully acquiring other businesses, products, services or technologies to meet all the needs of new customers and to compete favorably with other products and services. Because a significant portion of our growth potential may be dependent on our ability to increase sales within each of theour Sample Management Solutions, Multiomics,Solutions and B Medical SystemsMultiomics segments, our inability to successfully expand within the markets serviced by these segments may adversely impact future financial results.
The continuing service of our executive officers and essential engineering, scientific and management personnel, together with our ability to attract and retain such personnel, is an important factor in our continuing ability to execute our strategy. There is substantial competition to attract such employees and the loss of any such key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. The same could be true if we were to experience a high turnover rate among engineering and scientific personnel and we were unable to replace them. Our ability to attract and retain employees may be negatively impacted by employees’ reactions to our policies,policies related to working remotely, particularly in the United States. Any failure to attract, recruit, train, retain, motivate and integrate qualified personnel, in particular our new President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, could materially harm our strategic plan, operating results and growth prospects.
John Marotta joined us as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of our Board of Directors on September 9, 2024 to succeed Dr. Stephen Schwartz, who previously announced his retirement after more than 14 years of service to us. In addition, on November 12, 2024, Lawrence Lin was appointed as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to succeed Herman Cueto in this role. Although we have taken steps to help ensure a smooth and successful transition, there can be no assurance that these steps will be successful.
Unexpected events, including fires or explosions at our facilities, natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes andhurricanes, earthquakes, or extreme weather exacerbated by climate change, war or terrorist activities, unplanned power outages, supply disruptions and failure of equipment or systems, could adversely affect our reputation and results of operations. Our customers rely on us to securely store and timely retrieve and transport their critical samples, and these events could result in service disruptions, physical damage to one or more key storage facilities and the customer samples stored in those facilities, the temporary closure of one or more key operating facilities or the temporary disruption of service, each of which could negatively impact our reputation and results of operations. OurTwo primaryof our storage facilityfacilities isare located in Indianapolis, Indiana, an area of the United States that can be prone to tornadoes and other severe weather events.
We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2025. Our ability to remediate these material weaknesses, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.
Pursuant to SEC rules and regulations, our management is required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. Quarterly, we perform activities that include reviewing, documenting and testing our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, we will not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting. Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and a failure to meet our reporting and financial obligations, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock. This could result in significant expenses to remediate any internal control deficiencies and lead to a decline in our stock price.
We identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2024, as we did not design and maintain effective controls related to the review of the cash flow statement. This material weakness, which continues to exist as of September 30, 2025, resulted in immaterial misstatements in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Q2 and Q3 interim periods during fiscal year 2023, the year ended September 30, 2023, the Q1, Q2, and Q3 interim periods during fiscal year 2024, the Q1 interim period during fiscal year 2025, and in our supplemental cash flow disclosures for the year ended September 30, 2022, each interim and annual period during fiscal year 2023 and the Q1, Q2 and Q3 interim periods during fiscal year 2024. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we identified an additional material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as we did not design and maintain effective controls related to the preparation and review of account reconciliations. This material weakness, which continues to exist as of September 30, 2025, resulted in immaterial misstatements in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods during fiscal year 2025 and consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025. During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, we identified an additional material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as we did not design and maintain effective controls over the classification of certain costs in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This material weakness, which continues to exist as of September 30, 2025, resulted in immaterial misstatements in the classification of certain costs between cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative, and research and development costs that resulted in the revision of the annual financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023, each of the interim periods and the annual financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, and the Q1, Q2, and Q3 interim periods during the year ended September 30, 2025. Any of these material weaknesses could result in material misstatements of our interim or annual consolidated financial statements and related supplemental disclosures that would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Our management has taken, and plans to take, actions to remediate the deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting and will design and implement new processes, procedures and controls designed to address the underlying causes associated with the unremediated material weaknesses. While we expect to continue to design and implement our remediation plans throughout the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026, we cannot be certain as to when the remediation of the material weaknesses will be fully completed. During the course of designing and completing our remedial actions, we may identify areas requiring improvement and may be required to design additional enhanced processes and controls to address issues identified through these processes. In addition, there can be no assurance that our remediation efforts will be successful, that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will be effective as a result of these efforts or that any such future deficiencies identified may not be material weaknesses that would be required to be reported in future periods.
If we fail to remediate the material weaknesses or otherwise not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to rely on the integrity of our financial results or otherwise provide reliable financial statements, which could adversely affect our business decisions, result in inaccurate or late reporting of our financial results, as well as delays or the inability to meet our reporting obligations or to comply with SEC rules and regulations. Any of these could result in delisting actions by the Nasdaq Stock Market, investigation and sanctions by regulatory authorities, stockholder investigations and lawsuits, and could adversely affect our business, results of operations, ability to obtain financing and the trading price of our common stock.
As of September 30, 2025, we had $702.4 million of goodwill and $101.8 million in net intangible assets as a result of our acquisitions. We periodically review our goodwill and the estimated useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in either a diminished fair value, or for intangible assets, a revised useful life. These events and circumstances include significant changes in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, advances in technology and competition. Any impairment or revised useful life could have a material and adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations and could harm the trading price of our common stock.
In the event the performance of any of our reporting units does not meet management expectations in the future, we experience a prolonged macroeconomic or market downturn, or there are other negative revisions to key assumptions used in the analyses used to estimate fair value, we may be required to perform an impairment analysis which could result in an impairment charge. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, we determined that a sustained decline in our stock price was an indicator of potential impairment and performed an interim quantitative goodwill impairment test for our reporting units as of June 30, 2025. Based on the results of the interim quantitative impairment test performed as of June 30, 2025, the fair values of the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics reporting units exceeded their respective carrying amounts. We qualitatively evaluated goodwill for impairment during the remainder of fiscal 2025 and determined that there were no events or circumstances during the period to indicate an additional quantitative goodwill impairment assessment was required. For further details refer to Note 8, Goodwill and Intangible Assets to our consolidated financial statements included under Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As a global company, we are subject to taxation in the United States and various other countries. Significant judgment is required to determine and estimate worldwide tax liabilities. Our future annual and quarterly effective tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the following: applicable tax laws; composition of pre-tax income in countries with differing tax rates; and/or establishment of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets based on the assessment of their realizability prior to expiration. Changes in applicable tax laws, such as the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax framework, could significantly impact the estimates of our tax assets and liabilities, as well as expectations of future effective tax rates. Changes in tax laws could also negatively impact our ability to move our cash balances between the jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, we are subject to regular examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and state, local and foreign tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of favorable or unfavorable outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our expense for income taxes, particularly with focus on significant merger, acquisition, divestiture and legal restructuring transactions we have executed in recent years. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any final determination will not be materially different from the treatment reflected in our historical income tax (benefits) expenses and accruals, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We may face NOL limitations due to insufficient profits in relevant jurisdictions.
Our ability to utilize our net operating loss, or NOLs, carryforwards to offset future taxable income may be limited by a lack of sufficient profits in the jurisdictions where these NOLs were generated. We have accumulated significant NOLs in various tax jurisdictions from historical operating losses, but if we do not generate adequate taxable income in those jurisdictions, Luxembourg in particular, before the NOLs expire, we may be unable to fully utilize them, resulting in higher effective tax rates and increased cash tax payments in profitable periods. Tax laws in certain jurisdictions impose restrictions on NOL usage, such as annual utilization caps or requirements for income in the same entity or jurisdiction, which could further constrain our ability to offset taxes. Changes in our business structure, international operations, or profitability patterns may exacerbate this risk. If we cannot realize the full benefit of our NOLs, it could materially adversely affect our cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are subject to federal, state, local and foreign regulations, including environmental regulations, regulations relating to the design and operation of our products and control systems and regulations relating to certain of our service offerings, including those described under Part I, Item 1 “Business-Environmental Matters and Governance Regulations” above. We might incur significant costs as we seek to ensure that our products meet safety and emissions standards, many of which vary across the states and countries in which our products are used, and that our GLP regulatory services in our Multiomics business are performed in accredited and certified laboratories. In the past, we have invested significant resources to redesign our products and establish and maintain our laboratories to comply with these regulations. Compliance with future regulations, directives, and standards could require us to modify or redesign some products, change our service offerings, make capital expenditures, or incur substantial costs. If we do not comply with current or future regulations, directives, and standards:
Risks Related to Gene Synthesis
Our Genomics segment faces certain legal, ethical, and social risks from its gene synthesis operations. The Federal Select Agent Program, or FSAP, is administered jointly by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to regulate the possession, use, and transfer of biological select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public health, safety, and agriculture. Although we have established protocols to ensure biosafety and biosecurity measures in compliance with FSAP requirements, we cannot be certain that these measures will always suffice to ensure such compliance. We also face the risk that applicable regulatory authorities may amend or add new biosecurity rules that restrict our operations. Any legal penalties, reputational damage, or constraints on our business resulting from any law, rule or regulation could have a material adverse effect.
Further, while we conduct export control and denied party screening to comply with applicable export regulations, we cannot control how our customers use the synthetic genes we provide, and our customers may use them in ways that create negative publicity for us as a supplier of synthetic genes.
More generally, our genomic services could be used in a variety of applications that may have underlying ethical, legal and social concerns. The life sciences industry in which we operate has historically been heavily regulated. There are, for example, laws in several jurisdictions restricting research in genetic engineering, which can operate to narrow our markets. Governmental authorities could, for safety, social or other purposes, impose limits on or implement regulation of gene synthesis. Such concerns or governmental restrictions could limit the use of our services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
We utilize certain critical information technology systems and networks, including those provided by third parties, to process, transmit and store electronic information in connection with our business, and more broadly for the effective operation of our business. These information systems include telecommunications, the internet, our corporate intranet, various computer hardware and software applications,applications (including AI-enabled tools), network communications and e-mail. These information systems may be owned and maintained by us, our outsourced providers, or other third parties such as vendors and contractors. As the use of digital technologies has increased, cybersecurity incidents, including deliberate attacks and attempts to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and networks, have increased in frequency and sophistication, and are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. These threats pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability, reliability, adequacy, and integrity of our data. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in preventing or detecting cybersecurity incidents and attacks, or successfully mitigating their effects.
Despite the implementation of security measures, our information technology systems and those provided to us by third parties are vulnerable to damage or disruption from hacking, computer viruses, malware,malware (including ransomware,ransomware), software bugs, unauthorized access, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and telecommunication, equipment, and electrical failures. Our inability to use or access these information systems at critical points in time, or unauthorized access to or acquisition of confidential or proprietary information, or personal data, could unfavorably impact our reputation and the timely and efficient operation of our business.
We have measures in place that are designed to prevent, and if necessary, to detect and respond to such cybersecurity incidents and breaches of privacy and security mandates. Our measures to prevent, detect, respond to, and minimize such risks may be unsuccessful. While we have not, to our knowledge, experienced any significant system failure, accident, or material cybersecurity incident to date, if such an event were to occur and cause interruptions in our operations or the operations of those third parties with which we contract, it could result in legal harm and a material disruption of our programs and our business operations, as well as our financial condition. To the extent that any disruption or cybersecurity incident results in the theft of our or third party funds, a loss of or damage to our data or applications, or inappropriate disclosure, loss, corruption, modification, or theft of confidential or proprietary information, or personal data, in addition to incurring liability, the further development of our products and services could be delayed, or our competitive position could be compromised.compromised and the incident could negatively impact our financial condition. Additionally, such disruptions or cybersecurity incidents could result in enforcement actions by United States or foreign regulatory authorities, regulatory penalties, and other legal liabilities such as but not limited to private litigation, the incurrence of significant remediation costs, disruptions to our development programs, business operations and collaborations, diversion of management efforts and damage to our reputation, all of which could harm our business and operations.
We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting which led to a conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2024. Our ability to remediate the material weakness, the discovery of additional material weaknesses, and our inability to achieve and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our results of operations, our stock price and investor confidence in our company.
Pursuant to SEC rules and regulations, our management is required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. Annually, we perform activities that include reviewing, documenting and testing our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, we will not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting. Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and a failure to meet our reporting and financial obligations, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock. This could result in significant expenses to remediate any internal control deficiencies and lead to a decline in our stock price.
We identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2024 as we did not design and maintain effective controls related to the review of the cash flow statement. The material weakness resulted in immaterial misstatements in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Q2 and Q3 interim periods during fiscal 2023, for the year ended September 30, 2023, as well as the Q1, Q2, and Q3 interim periods during fiscal 2024 and in our supplemental cash flow disclosures for the year ended September 30, 2022, each interim and annual period during fiscal 2023 and the Q1, Q2 and Q3 interim periods during fiscal 2024. Additionally, the material weakness could result in material misstatements of our interim or annual consolidated statement of cash flows or supplemental cash flow disclosures that would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Our management has taken, and plans to take, actions to remediate the deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting and will implement new processes, procedures and controls designed to address the underlying causes associated with the material weakness. While we expect to continue to implement our remediation plans throughout the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, we cannot be certain as to when the remediation of this material weakness will be fully completed. During the course of completing our remedial actions, we may identify areas requiring improvement and may be required to design additional enhanced processes and controls to address issues identified through this process. In addition, there can be no assurance that such remediation efforts will be successful, that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will be effective as a result of these efforts or that any such future deficiencies identified may not be material weaknesses that would be required to be reported in future periods.
If we fail to remediate this material weakness or otherwise not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to rely on the integrity of our financial results or otherwise provide reliable financial statements, which could adversely affect our business decisions, result in inaccurate or late reporting of our financial results, as well as delays or the inability to meet our reporting obligations or to comply with SEC rules and regulations. Any of these could result in delisting actions by the Nasdaq Stock Market, investigation and sanctions by regulatory authorities, stockholder investigations and lawsuits, and could adversely affect our business, results of operations, ability to obtain financing and the trading price of our common stock.
As of September 30, 2024, we had $691.4 million of goodwill and $248.0 million in net intangible assets as a result of our acquisitions. We periodically review our goodwill and the estimated useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in either a diminished fair value, or for intangible assets, a revised useful life. These events and circumstances include significant changes in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, advances in technology and competition. Any impairment or revised useful life could have a material and adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations and could harm the trading price of our common stock.
In the event the performance of any of our reporting units does not meet management expectations in the future, we experience a prolonged macroeconomic or market downturn, or there are other negative revisions to key assumptions used in the analyses used to estimate fair value, we may be required to perform an impairment analysis which could result in an impairment charge. As of October 1, 2023, we reorganized the business under three operating segments, and as a result, reallocated goodwill to the newly defined reporting units. Subsequent to this reallocation, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, as part of our routine long-term planning process, we assessed several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of our reporting units, including updates to forecasted cash flows, the impact of our cost saving plans and planned transformation initiatives and the overall change in the economic climate since our last impairment assessment in October 2023. We concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of the B Medical Systems segment was less than its carrying amount resulting from the reduction in our anticipated revenue growth rates for the current and subsequent years as compared to prior projections. As a result, we completed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for our reporting units in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 350, Intangibles – Goodwill as of March 31, 2024. We recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $111.3 million within "Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets" in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024. For further details refer to Note 8, Goodwill and Intangible Assets to our Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any additional impairment charges could negatively impact our business and stock price as set forth above.
As a global company, we are subject to taxation in the United States and various other countries. Significant judgment is required to determine and estimate worldwide tax liabilities. Our future annual and quarterly effective tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the following: applicable tax laws; composition of pre-tax income in countries with differing tax rates; and/or establishment of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets based on the assessment of their realizability prior to expiration. Changes in applicable tax laws could significantly impact the estimates of our tax assets and liabilities, as well as expectations of future effective tax rates. Changes in tax laws could also negatively impact our ability to move our cash balances between the jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, we are subject to regular examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and state, local and foreign tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of favorable or unfavorable outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our expense for income taxes. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any final determination will not be materially different from the treatment reflected in our historical income tax (benefits) expenses and accruals, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
International trade disputes could result in additional or increased tariffs, export controls or other trade restrictions that may have a material impact on our business.
We sell a significant number of products outside the United States, including in China and Africa. Based on the complex relationships among these countries and the United States, there is inherent risk that political, diplomatic and national security influences might lead to trade disputes, impacts and/or disruptions. The United States and other countries have imposed and may continue to impose trade restrictions and have also levied tariffs and taxes on certain goods. Increases in tariffs, additional taxes or other trade restrictions and retaliatory measures may increasingly impact customer demand and customer investment in manufacturing equipment, increase our manufacturing costs, decrease margins, reduce the competitiveness of our products, or inhibit our ability to sell products or purchase necessary equipment and supplies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
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“Revenue increased 4% for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024 driven by increased revenue in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments. Gross margin was 45.5% for fiscal year 2025 compared to 44.4% for fiscal year 2024 primarily driven by higher revenue, operational efficiencies, favorable sales mix and improved cost management. …”see in full comparison
“We recorded an income tax benefit on continuing operations of $3.2 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to an income tax benefit of $17.6 million in fiscal year 2023. The decreased tax benefit for the year was primarily driven by the decreased global taxable loss from operations and by $5.6 million of charges related to a valuation allowance recorded against U.S. deferred tax assets. The pretax global loss and global taxable loss are significantly different primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge which is not deductible for tax purposes. …”see in full comparison
Revenuesee in full comparisondecreasedincreased1%4% for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 drivenby decreased revenue in the B Medical Systems segment, partially offsetby increased revenue in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments. Gross margin was40.1%44.4% for fiscal year 2024 compared to39.6%43.4% for fiscal year 2023 driven by margin expansion in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomicssegments, partially offset by margin pressure from decreased revenue in the B Medical Systems segment.segments. Operating expenses increased in fiscal year 2024 compared tothe priorfiscalyear,year 2023, primarily due to the$116.0$4.7 million non-cash impairment ofgoodwillintangible assets andintangible assets,increased restructuringand transformationcosts recognizedin fiscal year 2024, and a benefit of $18.5 million of fair value contingent consideration adjustments related to the B Medical Systems segment in fiscal year 2023 which did not reoccur; these increases were partially offset by decreased selling, general and administrative expensesin fiscal year 2024. We generated a net loss from continuing operations of$164.2$24.4 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of$14.3$8.0 million for fiscal year 2023, primarily due to the non-cash impairment ofgoodwill andintangible assets,a lowerhigher income taxbenefitexpense, and decreased interest income during fiscal year 2024. We generated a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $140.5 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $6.6 million for fiscal year 2023, primarily driven by the impairment of goodwill recorded during fiscal year 2024.
“During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 we publicly announced our plan to sell the B Medical Systems business. Results related to the B Medical Systems business are included within discontinued operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Revenue from the B Medical Systems business was $68.0 million, $83.1 million and $113.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. …”see in full comparison
As of September 30,see in full comparison2024,2025, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of$321.0$283.5 million, marketable securities of$200.6$262.7 million, and stockholders’ equity of$1.8$1.7 billion.Net cash provided by operating activities was $50.3 million and $7.2 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively. We incurred a net loss of $164.2 million and $14.3 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively. The net loss for fiscal year 2024 is primarily due to $116.0 million non-cash impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least one year from the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and for the foreseeable future thereafter. The current global economic environment makes it difficult for us to predict longer-term liquidity requirements with sufficient certainty. We may be unable to obtain any additional financing that may be required on terms favorable to us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available to us on acceptable terms or otherwise, we may be unable to successfully develop or enhance products and services, respond to competitive pressures, or take advantage of acquisition opportunities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
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In connection with the preparation of our fiscal year 2025 financial statements, we identified errors in our previously issued financial statements. We evaluated the impact of the errors and concluded they were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to any previously issued interim or annual consolidated financial statements. We have reflected these corrections in the consolidated financial statements for the periods ending September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023 included in this Form 10-K. The figures in this MD&A have been similarly revised, where applicable, to reflect the impact of such corrections. Refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, and Note 20, “Revision of Previously Issued Quarterly Information (Unaudited)”, in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Unless noted otherwise, this MD&A relates solely to our continuing operations and does not reflect the operations of the semiconductor automation business which we sold to Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. for $2.9 billion in cash on February 1, 2022, which is reflected as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, we announced that we are pursuing a sale of our B Medical Systems business, a manufacturer and global distributor of medical refrigeration devices based in Luxembourg. This strategic action is intended to simplify our portfolio and allow management to focus on driving revenue growth and profitability in our core Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments. The B Medical Systems business has been classified as held for sale and a discontinued operation under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP.
Unless otherwise noted, this MD&A relates solely to our continuing operations and excludes the operations of the B Medical Systems business and the operations of the semiconductor automation business which we sold to Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. for $2.9 billion in cash on February 1, 2022.
We are a leading global provider of biological and chemical compound sample exploration and management solutions for the life sciences industry. We entered the life sciences market in 2011, leveraging our in-house precision automation and cryogenics capabilities that we were then applying in the semiconductor manufacturing market. This led us to develop and provide solutions for automated ultra-cold storage. Since then, we have expanded our life sciences offerings through internal investments and through a series of acquisitions. We now support our customers from research and clinical development to commercialization with our sample management,management and automated storage, vaccine cold storage and transport,systems, as well as genomic services expertise to help our customers bring impactful and breakthrough therapies to market faster. We understand the importance of sample integrity and offer a broad portfolio of products and services supporting customers at every stage of the life cycle of samplessamples, including procurement, automated storage systems, genomic services and a multitude of sample consumables, informatics and data software, along with sample repository services. Our expertise, global footprint and leadership positions enable us to be a trusted global partner to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences research institutions. In total, we employ approximately 3,3003,000 full-time employees, part-time employees and contingent workers worldwide as of September 30, 20242025 and have sales in approximately 12595 countries. We are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and have operations in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Our portfolio includes product and service offerings developed by us internally, as well as obtained through acquisitions, designed to provide comprehensive capabilities to our customers, addressing their needs in sample exploration and management, automated storage, multiomics,storage and cold chain solutions.multiomics. We continue to develop new product and service offerings and enhance existing and acquired offerings through the expertise of our research and development resources. We believe our acquisition, investment and integration approach has allowed us to accelerate internal development and significantly accelerate time to market for our life sciences solutions.
Effective October 1, 2023, we realigned our organizational structure into three reportable segments: Sample Management Solutions, Multiomics, and B Medical Systems. The segment realignment had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. All segment information presented is reflective of this new structure and prior period information has been recast to conform to our current period presentation. For further information on our reportable and operating segments, please refer to Note 18, Segment and Geographic Information to our Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Within our Sample Management Solutions segment, we operate as a single business unit offering end-to-end sample management products and services, including Sample Repository Services, or SRS, and Core Products (Automated Stores, Cryogenic Systems, Automated Sample Tube, Consumables and Instruments, and Controlled Rate Thawing Devices). This portfolio provides customers with a high level of sample quality, security, availability, intelligence and integrity throughout the lifecycle of samples, providing customers with complete end-to-end “cold chain of custody” capabilities. We also offer expert-level consultation services to our clients throughout their experimental design and implementation processes. On July 1, 2022, we acquired Barkey Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries, or “Barkey”, a leading provider of controlled rate thawing devices for customers in the medical, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The acquisition added innovative products and capabilities that extend our extensive cold chain of condition portfolio of products and services, while also expanding our customer reach in the fast-growing CGT space.
Within our Multiomics segment, our genomic services business advances research and development activities by providing gene sequencing, synthesis, editing and related services. We offer a comprehensive, global portfolio that we believe has both broad appeal in the life sciences industry and enables customers to select the best solution for their research and development challenges. This portfolio also offers unique solutions for key markets such as CGT, antibody development and biomarker discovery by addressing genomic complexity and throughput challenges.
Within our B Medical Systems segment, we provide temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions that complement our cold chain capabilities, adding differentiated solutions for reliable and traceable transport of temperature-sensitive specimens worldwide. We offer end-to-end cold chain of custody capabilities for vaccines, blood components, and laboratory specimens through our portfolio of cold chain transport solutions, plasma freezers, contact shock freezers, ultra-low freezers, and real-time sample monitoring and location tracking solutions.
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025 compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024
Revenue increased 4% for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024 driven by increased revenue in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments. Gross margin was 45.5% for fiscal year 2025 compared to 44.4% for fiscal year 2024 primarily driven by higher revenue, operational efficiencies, favorable sales mix and improved cost management. Operating expenses decreased in fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior fiscal year, primarily driven by lower research and development expense, selling, general and administrative expense and restructuring charges, partially offset by higher transformation costs. We generated net income from continuing operations of $24.5 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $24.4 million for fiscal year 2024, primarily due to higher income tax benefit, partially offset by decreased interest income during fiscal year 2025. We generated a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $80.2 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $140.5 million for fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by the estimated loss on assets held for sale recorded during fiscal year 2025 and the impairment of goodwill recorded during fiscal year 2024.
Revenue decreasedincreased 1%4% for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 driven by decreased revenue in the B Medical Systems segment, partially offset by increased revenue in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments. Gross margin was 40.1%44.4% for fiscal year 2024 compared to 39.6%43.4% for fiscal year 2023 driven by margin expansion in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments, partially offset by margin pressure from decreased revenue in the B Medical Systems segment.segments. Operating expenses increased in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior fiscal year,year 2023, primarily due to the $116.0$4.7 million non-cash impairment of goodwillintangible assets and intangible assets, increased restructuring and transformation costs recognized in fiscal year 2024, and a benefit of $18.5 million of fair value contingent consideration adjustments related to the B Medical Systems segment in fiscal year 2023 which did not reoccur; these increases were partially offset by decreased selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal year 2024. We generated a net loss from continuing operations of $164.2$24.4 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $14.3$8.0 million for fiscal year 2023, primarily due to the non-cash impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, a lowerhigher income tax benefitexpense, and decreased interest income during fiscal year 2024. We generated a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $140.5 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $6.6 million for fiscal year 2023, primarily driven by the impairment of goodwill recorded during fiscal year 2024.
In performing a quantitative test for impairment, annually or in the interim period if required based on qualitative factors (as described further in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to the Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K), we determine fair values of our reporting units based on anthe income approach inor accordancea blend of the income and market approaches with theweighting. The discounted cash flow method,method or(the “DCF Method”.) Theis DCFused Methodin the income approach which is based on projected future cash flows and terminal value estimates discounted to their present value.values. The key inputs used in the DCF Method include revenue growth rates, forecast gross profit margins, operating expensesresearch and development expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates, terminal period growth rate, economic and market trends, and discountother rate.expectations We derive discount rates that are commensurate withabout the risksanticipated operating results of the Sample Management Solutions and uncertaintiesMultiomics inherentreporting units. The guideline company method is used in the respectivemarket reporting unitsapproach and ourpublicly internallytraded developedcompanies projectionsin similar lines of futurebusiness cashare flows.identified and used in an analysis to estimate the fair value.
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment based on market and operational conditions at the time of the evaluation, including management’s best estimate of the reporting unit’s future business activity and the related estimates and assumptions of future cash flows from the assets that include the associated goodwill. Different assumptions for inputs used in the DCF Method and the guideline company method could result in different estimates of reporting unit fair value as of each testing date.
In the event the financial performance of one of our business segments does not meet our expectations in the future, we experience a prolonged macro or market downturn, or there are other negative revisions to key assumptions used in our DCF Method and guideline company method analysis, we may be required to perform additional impairment analyses and could be required to recognize a non-cash impairment charge.
We evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets and assess the need for a valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. We operate in numerous countries under many legal forms and, as a result, we are subject to the jurisdiction of numerous domestic and foreign tax authorities. We evaluate the profitability of our operations in each jurisdiction on a historic cumulative basis and on a forward-looking basis, while carefully considering carry-forward periods of tax attributes and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance. DuringWe fiscal year 2024, we recorded $5.6 millionmaintain U.S. federal and state valuation allowances against deferred tax assets, resulting in a total U.S. valuation allowanceassets of $7.7$27.9 million as of September 30, 2024. We also maintainand valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions totaling $40.2$74.1 million as of September 30, 2024.2025.
In November 2024, we issued restricted stock unit awards with vesting based on market conditions, which will vest based on achievement of our relative total shareholder return against the defined peer group over a three-year period. The fair values for those grants that include vesting based on market conditions are estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model. The key assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation included (i) the expected volatility based on the three-year daily historical volatility as measured on the grant date, (ii) risk-free interest rate based on U.S. Treasury constant maturities yields as of the grant date, (iii) correlation assumption based on our daily share price changes over three years and those of the peer companies measured on the grant date, and (iv) no expected dividend yield. The compensation cost is recognized ratably over the requisite service period for those grants, which will not be reversed solely because the market condition is not satisfied.
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements applicable to our Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements which is incorporated here by reference, please refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to the Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
Please refer to the commentary provided below for further discussion and analysis of the factors contributing to our results from operations for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023. A comparison of our results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is included in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 filed with the SEC on November 21, 2023.
Non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management adjusts the GAAP results for the impact of amortization of intangible assets, purchase accounting impact on inventory, transformation and rebranding costs, restructuring charges, goodwill and intangible asset impairments, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, governance-related matters, merger and acquisition costs and costs related to share repurchase, and other unallocated corporate expenses to provide investors better perspective on the results of operations which thewe Company believesbelieve is more comparable to the similar analysis provided by itsour peers. Management also excludes special charges and gains, such as gains and losses from the sale of assets, certain tax benefits and charges, as well as other gains and charges that are not representative of the normal operations of the business. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single measure. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the most nearly comparable GAAP measure is included under "Operating Income (Loss)" and "Gross Margin" below.
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025 compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024
Revenue increased 3.6% in fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior fiscal year driven by revenue growth in the Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments.
Our Sample Management Solutions segment revenue increased 1.8% in fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior fiscal year primarily driven by growth in Clinical Biostores, Consumables and Instruments and Sample Storage, partially offset by lower revenue in Cryogenic Systems and Automated Stores.
Our Multiomics segment revenue increased 5.8% in fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior fiscal year driven by growth in Next Generation Sequencing services, partially offset by declines in Gene Synthesis and Sanger sequencing services.
Revenue generated outside the United States was $228.8 million, or 39% of total revenue, for fiscal year 2025 compared to $208.4 million, or 36% of total revenue, in the prior fiscal year.
Revenue decreasedincreased 1%4% in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior fiscal year 2023 driven by a decline in our B Medical Systems segment, partially offset by revenue growth in ourthe Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments.
Our B Medical Systems segment revenue decreased 27% in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior fiscal year, primarily due to lower order volume for cold chain equipment.
Our Multiomics segment revenue increased 3% in fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior fiscal year driven by revenue growth in Next Generation Sequencing and Gene Synthesis, partially offset by a decline in Sanger sequencing services.
Revenue generated outside the United States was $290.1$208.4 million, or 44%36% of total revenue, for fiscal year 2024 compared to $310.0$200.1 million, or 47%36% of total revenue, in the priorfor fiscal year.year 2023.
Operating income for the Sample Management Solutions segment was $6.4$20.1 million for fiscal year 20242025 compared to an operating lossincome of $5.6$6.6 million in the prior fiscal year. The Sample Management Solutions segment operating margin was 2.0%,6.2%, an increase of 386412 basis points year over year. The increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily driven by highergross revenue,margin supportedexpansion, partially offset by operatingincreased leveragetransformation and cost reduction initiatives.costs. Adjusted operating income for the Sample Management Solutions segment was $10.8$27.6 million for fiscal year 20242025 compared to adjusted operating lossincome of $2.3$11.1 million in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the Sample Management Solutions segment was 3.4%,8.5%, an increase of 418500 basis points year over year. Adjusted operating income (loss) and margin exclude the impact of amortization of intangible assets of $4.1$4.5 million and $3.3$4.1 million for fiscal years 20242025 and 2023,2024, respectively, and transformation costs of $2.8 million and $0.4 million for fiscal yearyears 2024.2025 and 2024, respectively.
Operating lossincome for the MultiomicsSample Management Solutions segment was $12.2$6.6 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to an operating loss of $18.7$5.6 million in the prior fiscal year. The MultiomicsSample Management Solutions segment operating margin was (4.8)%,2.1%, an increase of 274392 basis points year over year. The decreaseincreases in operating lossincome and increase in operating margin were primarily driven by higher revenue and gross profit,revenue, supported by operating leverage.leverage and cost reduction initiatives. Adjusted operating lossincome for the MultiomicsSample Management Solutions segment was $8.0$11.1 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to adjusted operating loss of $13.8$2.3 million in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the MultiomicsSample Management Solutions segment was (3.1)%,3.5%, an increase of 241424 basis points year over year. Adjusted operating income (loss) and margin exclude the impact of amortization relatedof tointangible completed technologyassets of $4.2$4.1 million and $4.9$3.3 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively.respectively, and transformation costs of $0.4 million for fiscal year 2024.
Operating loss for the B Medical SystemsMultiomics segment was $25.9$15.4 million for fiscal year 20242025 compared to an operating loss of $20.8$11.9 million in the prior fiscal year. The B Medical SystemsMultiomics segment operating margin was (31.25.7)%, a decrease of 1,287105 basis points year over year. The increase in operating loss and decrease in operating margin were primarily driven by lower revenue for Gene Synthesis and grossSanger profitsequencing due to lower volume of cold chain sales in the product mix,services, partially offset by lowerhigher operatingrevenue expensesfor dueNext toGeneration decreasedSequencing commissions on cold chain sales and cost reduction initiatives.services. Adjusted operating loss for the B Medical SystemsMultiomics segment was $5.7$11.9 million for fiscal year 20242025 compared to adjusted operating incomeloss of $0.9$7.7 million in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the B Medical SystemsMultiomics segment was (6.84.4)%, a decrease of 763140 basis points year over year. Adjusted operating income (loss) and margin exclude the impact of amortization ofrelated intangibleto assetscompleted technology of $16.7$3.4 million and $12.0$4.2 million for fiscal years 20242025 and 2023,2024, respectively, transformation costs of $3.6 million for fiscal year 2024 and purchase accounting impact on inventory of $9.7 million for fiscal year 2023.respectively.
Operating loss for the Multiomics segment was $11.9 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to an operating loss of $18.2 million in the prior fiscal year. The Multiomics segment operating margin was (4.7)%, an increase of 266 basis points year over year. The decrease in operating loss and increase in operating margin were primarily driven by higher revenue and gross profit, supported by operating leverage. Adjusted operating loss for the Multiomics segment was $7.7 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to adjusted operating loss of $13.3 million in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the Multiomics segment was (3.0)%, an increase of 233 basis points year over year. Adjusted operating loss and margin exclude the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $4.2 million and $4.9 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Sample Management Solutions segment gross margin was 44.6%48.3% for fiscal year 2024,2025, an increase of 84390 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin for the Sample Management Solutions segment was 45.9%49.7% for fiscal year 2024,2025, an increase of 120398 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year,year. The increases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin were primarily driven by higher grossrevenue, marginoperational for both the Core Productsefficiencies and Samplefavorable Repositorysales Services businesses.mix. Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $3.9$4.5 million and $3.0$3.9 million for fiscal years 20242025 and 2023,2024, respectively, and transformation costs of $0.4 million for fiscal year 2024.respectively.
The Multiomics segment gross margin was 45.3% for fiscal year 2024, an increase of 112 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin for the Multiomics segment was 47.0% for fiscal year 2024, an increase of 79 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year, driven by higher gross margin for the Next Generation Sequencing and Gene Synthesis, partially offset by lower gross margin for Sanger sequencing services. Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $4.2 million and $4.9 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The BSample MedicalManagement SystemsSolutions segment gross margin was 7.1%44.4% for fiscal year 2024, aan decreaseincrease of 1,104111 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin for the BSample MedicalManagement SystemsSolutions segment was 31.5%45.7% for fiscal year 2024, aan decreaseincrease of 460147 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year,year. The increases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin were primarily duedriven toby lowerhigher volumegross ofmargin coldfor chain sales inboth the productCore mix.Products and Sample Repository Services businesses. Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $16.7$3.9 million and $10.6$3.0 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively, purchase accounting impact on inventory of $9.7 million for fiscal year 2023, and transformation costs of $3.6$0.4 million for fiscal year 2024.
The Multiomics segment gross margin was 42.2% for fiscal year 2025, a decrease of 225 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin for the Multiomics segment was 43.5% for fiscal year 2025, a decrease of 261 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. The decreases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin were primarily driven by lower revenue for Gene Synthesis and Sanger sequencing services, partially offset by higher revenue for Next Generation Sequencing services. Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $3.4 million and $4.2 million for fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Multiomics segment gross margin was 44.5% for fiscal year 2024, an increase of 92 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin for the Multiomics segment was 46.1% for fiscal year 2024,an increase of 59 basis points compared to the prior fiscal year. The increases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin were primarily driven by higher gross margin for the Next Generation Sequencing and Gene Synthesis, partially offset by lower gross margin for Sanger sequencing services. Adjusted gross margin excludes the impact of amortization related to completed technology of $4.2 million and $4.9 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Total research and development expenses remaineddecreased flat$1.1 inmillion for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024 and decreased $0.6 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, driven by cost reduction initiatives across allthe three business segments,business, primarily from decreased compensation and benefits expenses and lower expenditures for external services, offset by increased research and development expenses in our B Medical Systems segment related to vaccine cold chain.services.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $13.5$1.4 million for fiscal year 20242025 compared to fiscal year 2023,2024, driven by cost reduction initiatives across the businessbusiness, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation expense and lowercosts commissionsrelated on cold chain sales into our Bleadership Medical Systems segment.changes.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, driven by cost reduction initiatives across the business.
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges were $11.8$5.2 million for fiscal year 2025, a decrease of $1.6 million from fiscal year 2024. Restructuring charges were $6.8 million for fiscal year 2024, an increase of $7.2$2.2 million from fiscal year 2023,2023. The changes were driven by initiatives launched in fiscal year 2024. See Note 9, Restructuring, in the Notes to the Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements included in Part II, Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Interest income, net – We recorded interest income of $33.2$18.8 million for fiscal year 2025, a decrease of $14.1 million from fiscal year 2024, and recorded interest income of $32.9 million for fiscal year 2024, a decrease of $10.6$10.7 million from fiscal year over2023. year,The decrease in fiscal year 2025 was driven by lower interest rates and the decrease in fiscal year 2024 was driven by decreased investments in marketable securities. See Note 5, Marketable Securities, in the Notes to the Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements included in Part II, Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Other income (expense), net – We recorded other income of $0.2$0.9 million in fiscal years 2025, and other expense of $1.0$0.7 million and $2.3 million in fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively,respectively. Other income (expense) primarily duerelates to foreign exchange gains and losses.losses resulting from foreign currency denominated transactions and the revaluation of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.
We recorded an income tax benefit on continuing operations of $31.6 million in fiscal year 2025 compared to an income tax expense of $5.2 million in fiscal year 2024. The tax benefit for the year was primarily driven by a tax benefit of $45.6 million related to a worthless stock deduction on an investment in one of our foreign subsidiaries. This benefit was offset by deferred tax expense due to the change in assessment on the outside basis difference in a China subsidiary and an increase in the profit before taxes in our foreign entities.
During fiscal year 2025, we repatriated approximately $41.1 million of cash from our China subsidiary and authorized the future repatriation of $21.5 million from this subsidiary. We recorded current tax expense in the amount of $4.3 million related to the cash repatriation during the year and an additional $2.1 million of deferred tax that is included in the ending deferred tax liability related to the outside basis difference.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 we publicly announced our plan to sell the B Medical Systems business. Results related to the B Medical Systems business are included within discontinued operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Revenue from the B Medical Systems business was $68.0 million, $83.1 million and $113.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Loss from the B Medical Systems business, net of tax, was $79.5 million, $140.5 million and $5.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Loss from the B Medical Systems business for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 was primarily driven by the estimated loss on assets held for sale. Loss from the B Medical Systems business for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by the impairment of goodwill.
On February 1, 2022, the Company completed the sale of the semiconductor automation business for $2.9 billion in cash. The net loss of $0.7 million from the discontinued semiconductor automation business in fiscal year 2025 was primarily driven by adjustments to the accrued liability for the litigation with Edwards Vacuum LLC which is discussed in Note 3, Discontinued Operations, in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We recorded an income tax benefit on continuing operations of $3.2 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to an income tax benefit of $17.6 million in fiscal year 2023. The decreased tax benefit for the year was primarily driven by the decreased global taxable loss from operations and by $5.6 million of charges related to a valuation allowance recorded against U.S. deferred tax assets. The pretax global loss and global taxable loss are significantly different primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge which is not deductible for tax purposes. During fiscal year 2024, we repatriated approximately $455.0 million in cash from our German subsidiary. We recorded a net tax benefit in the amount of $3.2 million related to the repatriation. The benefit included $5.2 million related to deductible U.S. foreign exchange losses on the repatriation measured at the foreign exchange rate on the date of repatriation. This benefit was offset by $2.0 million of state income taxes, net of federal benefit. The tax provision impacts in fiscal year 2024 were offset by the reversal of the related deferred tax asset recorded in fiscal year 2023. Additionally, during fiscal year 2024, we reversed $2.9 million of the deferred tax asset previously established due to changes in foreign exchange rates up to the repatriation date. The impact was recorded against other comprehensive income.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations in fiscal year 2022 consisted of the semiconductor automation business. On February 1, 2022, the Company completed the sale of the semiconductor automation business for $2.9 billion in cash.
There was no revenue from discontinued operations for fiscal year 2024 or fiscal year 2023. Revenue from discontinued operations was $264.4 million for fiscal year 2022. There was no net income or loss from discontinued operations for fiscal year 2024. Net loss from discontinued operations was $1.4 million for fiscal year ended 2023 and net income from discontinued operations was $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2022. The net loss from discontinued operations in fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by adjustments to liabilities related to discontinued operations of the semiconductor cryogenics business, specifically the accrued liability for the litigation with Edwards Vacuum LLC which was recorded during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and is discussed in Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10 K. Net income from discontinued operations in fiscal year 2022 is primarily the gain on the sale of the semiconductor business. IncomeLoss from discontinued operations only includes direct operating expenses incurred that (1) are clearly identifiable as costs being disposed of upon completion of the sale and (2) will not be continued by our company on an ongoing basis. Indirect expenses which supported the semiconductordiscontinued automation business and semiconductor cryogenics business,operations, and which remained as part of the continuing operations, are not reflected in income from discontinued operations. See Note 3, Discontinued OperationsOperations, in the Notes to the Consolidatedconsolidated Financialfinancial Statementsstatements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10 K.
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended September 30, 2023 has been revised to correct for prior period errors as discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revisions to Previously Issued Financial Statements and Financial Information to our Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10 K. Accordingly, this MD&A reflects the effects of the revisions.
As of September 30, 2024,2025, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $321.0$283.5 million, marketable securities of $200.6$262.7 million, and stockholders’ equity of $1.8$1.7 billion. Net cash provided by operating activities was $50.3 million and $7.2 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively. We incurred a net loss of $164.2 million and $14.3 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively. The net loss for fiscal year 2024 is primarily due to $116.0 million non-cash impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least one year from the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and for the foreseeable future thereafter. The current global economic environment makes it difficult for us to predict longer-term liquidity requirements with sufficient certainty. We may be unable to obtain any additional financing that may be required on terms favorable to us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available to us on acceptable terms or otherwise, we may be unable to successfully develop or enhance products and services, respond to competitive pressures, or take advantage of acquisition opportunities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
As of September 30, 2024,2025, we had $146$136.0 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held outside of the United States.States If these fundswhich are not currently needed for U.S. operations,operations. weWe wouldhad needapproximately $20 million of cash in China as of September 30, 2025. We began repatriating the cash to the United States from China during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 and have provided for $6.4 million of income taxes related to the repatriation plan as of September 30, 2025. We have repatriated $41.1 million from China during fiscal year 2025 and expect to repatriate thesean funds.additional Based$21.5 onmillion currentfrom U.S.China tax laws, any repatriation inover the futurecourse wouldof likelythe notnext resultfiscal in U.S. federal income tax.year. Our marketable securities are generally readily convertible to cash without a material adverse impact.
Cash inflows from operating activities for fiscal year 20242025 were $50.3$72.2 million, primarily due to improvedincreased inventory managementrevenue and decreased selling, generalcollections and administrative expenses as a resultU.S. federal tax refund of our$11.5 costmillion savingsreceived plansduring andfiscal transformationyear initiatives.2025.
Cash inflows from operating activities for fiscal year 20232024 were $7.2$49.7 million, primarily resulteddue fromto collectionsimproved oninventory accounts receivable,management and efficientdecreased workingselling, capitalgeneral managementand partiallyadministrative offsetexpenses byas paymenta result of retentionour bonusescost savings plans and cashtransformation settled stock-based awards, as well as state income taxes resulting from the sale of the semiconductor automation business.initiatives.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
New heading “We are exposed to credit risk under the $35.0 million secured vendor loan extended in connection with the divestiture of our B Medical Systems business, and we may not be repaid on a timely basis or at all.”
Removed heading “Our business could be adversely affected if Thelema S.À R.L. fails to secure financing necessary to complete its acquisition of the B Medical Systems business.”
Removed heading “Our goodwill and intangible assets may become impaired.”
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“In connection with the July 1, 2026 sale of our B Medical Systems business, our wholly owned subsidiary, Azenta Germany GmbH, extended a $35.0 million secured term loan to the buyer, Thelema S.à r.l., representing a substantial portion of the $63.0 million purchase price. The loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum and matures three months following the July 1, 2026 funding date, at which time all principal and accrued interest are due. The buyer's obligations are secured by a first-priority pledge over 100% of the equity interests of B Medical Systems S.à r.l. …”see in full comparison
“As of March 31, 2026, we had $553.1 million of goodwill and $91.4 million in net intangible assets as a result of our acquisitions. We periodically review our goodwill and the estimated useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in either a diminished fair value, or for intangible assets, a revised useful life. These events and circumstances include significant changes in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, advances in technology and competition. …”see in full comparison
“During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, we assessed several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of our reporting units, including updates to forecasted cash flows, increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, and a sustained decline in our stock price. We concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of each of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units was less than their respective carrying amounts due to the combined impact of declining stock price and revised forecasts. …”see in full comparison
“Our goodwill and intangible assets may become impaired.”see in full comparison
“We are exposed to credit risk under the $35.0 million secured vendor loan extended in connection with the divestiture of our B Medical Systems business, and we may not be repaid on a timely basis or at all.”see in full comparison
“Our business could be adversely affected if Thelema S.À R.L. fails to secure financing necessary to complete its acquisition of the B Medical Systems business.”see in full comparison
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You should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, consolidated financial condition or results of operations set forth under the section titled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterquarters ended December 31, 2025 filedand withMarch the SEC on February 5,31, 2026. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,10-Q except for the changes to theadditional risk factor under “Risk Related to Reliance on Third Parties” as set forth below. We may disclose additional changes to risk factors or additional factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
We are exposed to credit risk under the $35.0 million secured vendor loan extended in connection with the divestiture of our B Medical Systems business, and we may not be repaid on a timely basis or at all.
In connection with the July 1, 2026 sale of our B Medical Systems business, our wholly owned subsidiary, Azenta Germany GmbH, extended a $35.0 million secured term loan to the buyer, Thelema S.à r.l., representing a substantial portion of the $63.0 million purchase price. The loan bears interest at 6.0% per annum and matures three months following the July 1, 2026 funding date, at which time all principal and accrued interest are due. The buyer's obligations are secured by a first-priority pledge over 100% of the equity interests of B Medical Systems S.à r.l. We expect the buyer to repay the loan from permanent third-party financing, and there can be no assurance that the buyer will obtain such financing or otherwise repay the loan when due. The collateral consists solely of the equity of the divested business, the value of which depends on that business's performance and financial condition and may be insufficient to satisfy the obligation upon a default. The buyer is majority owned by an officer of the Company, and although the loan and related arrangements were reviewed and approved through our related-party transaction procedures, the related-party nature of the arrangement may complicate enforcement. If the buyer fails to repay the loan, or if we are unable to realize the full value of our collateral, we could be required to recognize a charge, write-down or impairment, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Our business could be adversely affected if Thelema S.À R.L. fails to secure financing necessary to complete its acquisition of the B Medical Systems business.
As discussed in Note 3, Discontinued Operations in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the completion of our sale of the B Medical Systems business was conditioned upon the acquirer securing final residual financing for the remaining acquisition payment of $54.0 million on or before March 31, 2026. On March 27, 2026, we were informed by Thelema that it had not yet secured the financing required to complete the transaction and, solely as a result of the non‑satisfaction of that financing condition, the transaction did not close by March 31, 2026. Thelema has indicated that it requires additional time to complete its financing arrangements. The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including Thelema’s securing of the required financing, and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on a revised timeline or at all. The parties have not amended or terminated the Share Purchase Agreement and we are evaluating potential paths forward with respect to the transaction while Thelema continues to complete its financing arrangements. As a result of Thelema not satisfying the financing condition by March 31, 2026, either party may terminate the Share Purchase Agreement, in which case we will retain $5.0 million from the $9.0 million deposit as a break-up fee. A prolonged delay in closing the acquisition or Thelema’s failure to complete the acquisition, however, may require us to continue operating the B Medical Systems business for an indeterminate period of time and to include the results of the business in the results of our continuing operations. We would likely experience adverse consequences as a result thereof, including a negative and dilutive impact on our top and bottom-line performance, the distraction of management away from our core Sample Management Solutions and Multiomics segments and the potential need to recognize additional impairment charges related to the B Medical Systems business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Our goodwill and intangible assets may become impaired.
As of March 31, 2026, we had $553.1 million of goodwill and $91.4 million in net intangible assets as a result of our acquisitions. We periodically review our goodwill and the estimated useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in either a diminished fair value, or for intangible assets, a revised useful life. These events and circumstances include significant changes in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, advances in technology and competition. Any impairment or revised useful life could have a material and adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations and could harm the trading price of our common stock.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, we assessed several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of our reporting units, including updates to forecasted cash flows, increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, and a sustained decline in our stock price. We concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of each of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units was less than their respective carrying amounts due to the combined impact of declining stock price and revised forecasts. As a result, we completed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for our reporting units. Based on the results of the quantitative impairment test performed as of March 31, 2026, the carrying amounts of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units exceeded their respective fair values, resulting in non-cash impairment charges of $36.6 million for SMS and $112.4 million for Multiomics. Please refer to Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
In the event the performance of any of our reporting units does not meet management expectations in the future, we experience a prolonged macroeconomic or market downturn, or there are other negative revisions to key assumptions used in the analysis used to estimate fair value, we may be required to perform additional impairment analyses which could result in one or more additional impairment charges, any one of which could have a material and adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and trading price of our common stock.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Largest changes
“For the quantitative goodwill impairment analysis performed, we compared the estimated fair values of each of our reporting units to their respective carrying amounts. The estimated fair value for each reporting unit was derived using the income approach and the market approach, weighted at 50% each as of March 31, 2026. …”see in full comparison
“During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, we assessed several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of our reporting units, including updates to forecasted cash flows, increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, and a sustained decline in the Company’s stock price. We concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of each of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units was less than their respective carrying amounts due to the combined impact of declining stock price and revised forecasts. …”see in full comparison
“Operating loss was $4.2 million and $177.2 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, an increase of $2.3 million and $148.5 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The increase for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by higher investments in research and development and sales and marketing activities, partially offset by increased gross profit. …”see in full comparison
“(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. …”see in full comparison
“(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. …”see in full comparison
“(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. …”see in full comparison
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You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and related notes contained in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed below and in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, those discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or MD&A, as well as those described in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under “Information Related to Forward-Looking Statements”, Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All dollar amounts in the below MD&A are presented in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise provides.
As previously disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in connection with the preparation of the fiscal year 2025 consolidated financial statements, we identified errors in our previously issued financial statements. We evaluated the impact of the errors and concluded they were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to any previously issued interim or annual consolidated financial statements. The figures for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025 in this MD&A have been revised, where applicable, to reflect the impact of such corrections. Information regarding the impact of the revision to our previously issued condensed consolidated statements of operations, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and condensed consolidated balance sheets for periods within fiscal 2025 is included in Note 20, Revision of Previously Issued Unaudited Quarterly Information, in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in Part II, Item 8 of the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
•Overview. This section provides a general description of our business and operating segments as well as a brief discussion and overall analysis of our business and financial performance, including key developments affecting us during the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025.
•Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our financial results for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.
On December 23, 2025, we entered into a definitive Sale and Purchase Agreement, or the Share Purchase Agreement with Thelema S.À R.L.S.À.R.L., or ThelemaThelema, for the sale of the B Medical Systems business. InOn accordanceJuly with1, 2026, we completed the Share Purchase Agreement, Thelema is acquiring the B Medical Systems businesssale for $63.0 million.million, Thelemaconsisting hasof deposited $9.0$28.0 million withcash paid to us and was expectedprior to payclosing theand remaining $54.0$35.0 million onfunded or before March 31, 2026. On March 27, 2026, we were informed by Thelema that it had not yet secured the financing required to complete the transaction and, solely asthrough a resultVendor Loan Agreement between one of theour non‑satisfactionwholly-owned of that financing condition, the transaction did not close by March 31, 2026. Thelema indicated that it requires additional time to complete its financing arrangements. The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including Thelema’s securing of the required financing,subsidiaries and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on a revised timeline or at all.Thelema. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information about the sale andof the B Medical Systems business.
This strategic action is intended to simplify our portfolio and allow management to focus on driving revenue growth and profitability in our core Sample Management SolutionsSolutions, or SMS, and Multiomics segments. The B Medical Systems business has been classified as held for sale and a discontinued operation under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Unless otherwise noted, this MD&A relates solely to our continuing operations and excludes the operations of our B Medical Systems business.
Unless otherwise noted, this MD&A relates solely to our continuing operations and excludes the operations of discontinued operations.
We are a leading global provider of biological and chemical compound sample exploration and management solutions for the life sciences industry. We entered the life sciences market in 2011, leveraging our in-house precision automation and cryogenics capabilities that we were then applying in the semiconductor manufacturing market. This led us to develop solutions for automated ultra-cold storage. Since then, we have expanded our life sciences offerings through internal investments and through a series of acquisitions. We support our customers from research and clinical development to commercialization with our sample management and automated storage systems, as well as genomic services expertise to help our customers bring impactful therapies to market faster. We understand the importance of sample integrity and offer a broad portfolio of products and services supporting customers at every stage of the life cycle of samples including procurement, automated storage systems, genomic services and a multitude of sample consumables, informatics and data software, along with sample repository services. Our expertise, global footprint and leadership positions enable us to be a trusted global partner to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences research institutions. In total, we employ approximately 2,900 full-time employees, part-time employees and contingent workers worldwide as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and have sales in approximately 8375 countries. We are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and have operations in North America, Asia, and Europe.
On March 4, 2026, we acquired UK Biocentre Limited, or UK Biocentre, for a purchase price of approximately $27.5 million, net of cash acquired, including contingent consideration which the Companywe estimated the fair value to be $2.5 million as of the measurementacquisition date. UK Biocentre is a provider of sample management, sample storage and high-throughput sample processing services in the United Kingdom. UK Biocentre’s results of operations are reported in the Sample Management Solutions, or SMS,SMS segment from the date of acquisition.
Within our Sample Management Solutions, or SMS,SMS segment, we operate as a single business unit offering end-to-end sample management products and services, including: Sample Repository Services and Core Products (Automated Stores, Cryogenic Systems, Automated Sample Tube, Consumables and Instruments and Controlled Rate Thawing Devices). This portfolio provides customers with a high level of sample quality, security, availability, intelligence and integrity throughout the lifecycle of samples, providing customers with complete end-to-end “cold chain of custody” capabilities. We also offer expert-level consultation services to our clients throughout their experimental design and implementation processes.
Our performance for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:
Revenue increased 1%12% and 5%, respectively, for each of the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 20262026, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year, mainly driven by revenue growth in both operating segments. The revenue growth in our SMS segment for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year was primarily driven by higher revenue in Sample Storage, Product ServicesStorage and Consumables and Instruments, as well as revenue contributions from the acquired UK Biocentre business, partially offset by lower revenues in Core Products, particularly in Automated Stores and Cryogenic Systems.Stores. The revenue growth in our Multiomics segment for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year was primarily driven by Next Generation Sequencing services and Gene Synthesis services, partially offset by a decline in Sanger Sequencing services. GrossIn marginaddition, wasfavorable 43%foreign forcurrency eachmovements ofcontributed to revenue growth during both the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. Gross margin was 45% and 44%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 44% and 45%, respectively,46% for each of the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The decreases for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 were primarily duedriven toby lostlower fixed-cost leverageabsorption resulting from lowerreduced North America sales volumevolumes forin the Sanger Sequencing services and lower sales volumes in Automated Stores, higher rework cost incurred on Automated Stores projectsprojects, and an increase in excess and obsolete inventory reserves, partially offset by improved operational efficiencies and favorable impact from a correction for prior period cost of goods sold.efficiencies. Operating expenses increased $8.3 million and $148.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 increased $146.8 million and $140.3 million,2026, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year,year. The increase in the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by increased investments in research and development and sales and marketing activities. The increase in the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily attributable to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $149.1 million related to the Multiomics and SMS segments,segments. partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses. We generated a netNet loss from continuing operations ofwas $157.0$1.5 million and $162.2$163.7 million, respectively,million for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 20262026, respectively, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $19.8$0.3 million and $26.9$27.2 million, respectively, for the threecorresponding andperiods sixin monthsthe endedprior Marchfiscal 31, 2025.year. The increasedhigher net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by increased investments in research and development and sales and marketing, while the higher net loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily attributable to the non-cash goodwill impairment chargecharge. ofThese $149.1impacts million,were partially offset by lower income tax expense.expense Wein generatedboth aperiods. Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $10.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $3.8$47.7 million and $14.0$79.4 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31, 2026 compared to a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $27.9 million and $31.8 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,30, 2025.
The critical accounting estimates that we believe affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are described under Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates included in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies or estimates from those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K, except for the inputs and assumptions used in the quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026 set forth below.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, we assessed several events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of our reporting units, including updates to forecasted cash flows, increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, and a sustained decline in the Company’s stock price. We concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of each of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units was less than their respective carrying amounts due to the combined impact of declining stock price and revised forecasts. As a result, we completed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for each of our reporting units in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill (“ASC 350”) as of March 31, 2026.
For the quantitative goodwill impairment analysis performed, we compared the estimated fair values of each of our reporting units to their respective carrying amounts. The estimated fair value for each reporting unit was derived using the income approach and the market approach, weighted at 50% each as of March 31, 2026. The Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) Method was used in the income approach which reflected our assumptions regarding revenue growth rates, forecasted gross profit margins, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates, terminal period growth rates, economic and market trends, and other expectations about the anticipated operating results of the SMS and Multiomics reporting units. The guideline company method was used in the market approach and publicly-traded companies in similar lines of business were identified and used in an analysis to estimate the fair value. Under the guideline company method, we made significant estimates and assumptions, primarily including the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industries in which the Company competes, and specific valuation multiples utilized to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. Although we determined that estimates and assumptions used in the income approach and the market approach were reasonable, actual results may vary significantly and may expose it to material impairment charges in the future.
Based on the results of the quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026, the carrying amounts of the Multiomics and SMS reporting units exceeded their respective fair values, resulting in non-cash impairment charges of $112.4 million for Multiomics and $36.6 million for SMS. The total goodwill impairment charge of $149.1 million was recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which is included within “Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
Please refer to the commentary provided below for further discussion and analysis of the factors contributing to our results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.
Non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management adjusts the GAAP results for the impact of amortization of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, transformation costs, restructuring charges, governance-relatedpurchase matters,accounting adjustments, merger and acquisition costs, and other unallocated corporate expenses to provide investors better perspective on the results of operations which we believe is more comparable to the similar analysis provided by our peers. Management also excludes special charges and gains, such as gains and losses from the sale of assets, certain tax benefits and charges, as well as other gains and charges that are not representative of the normal operations of the business. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its review and evaluation of the performance of the business. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single measure. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most nearly comparable GAAP measures is included under “Operating Income (Loss)” and “Gross Margin” below.
Our revenue performance for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:
Our SMS segment revenue for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 increased approximately 2%14% and 1%,5%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior fiscal year periods, mainly driven by higher revenue in Sample Storage, Product ServicesStorage and Consumables and Instruments, as well as revenue contributions from the acquired UK Biocentre business, partially offset by lower revenues in Core Products, particularly in Automated Stores and Cryogenic Systems,Stores, during the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026.
Our Multiomics segment revenue for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 increased approximately 0.3%10% and 0.8%,4%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior fiscal year periods, driven by revenue growth in Next Generation Sequencing and Gene Synthesis services, offset by a decline in Sanger Sequencing services.
Revenue generated outside the United States was 43% and 42%, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to 37%39% and 38%, respectively, for each of the corresponding prior fiscal year periods. Favorable foreign currency movements also contributed to revenue growth during both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026.
Our operating income (loss) performance for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):
(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. Transformation costs primarily include asset write-downs associated with technology changes, inventory write-downs related to restructuring activities, and third-party consulting costs incurred to support process and systems redesign efforts.
(2)Merger and acquisition costs consist primarily of legal, accounting, valuation, and strategic advisory fees incurred in connection with acquisition and integration activities.
(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. Transformation costs primarily include asset write-downs associated with technology changes, inventory write-downs related to restructuring activities, and third-party consulting costs incurred to support process and systems redesign efforts.
(2)Merger and acquisition costs consist primarily of legal, accounting, valuation, and strategic advisory fees incurred in connection with acquisition and integration activities.
Operating loss was $4.2 million and $177.2 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, an increase of $2.3 million and $148.5 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The increase for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by higher investments in research and development and sales and marketing activities, partially offset by increased gross profit. The increase for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily attributable to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $149.1 million related to the Multiomics and SMS segments.
(1)Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to us focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing our operations, processes and systems to permanently alter our operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational, successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.
(2)Includes expenses related to governance-related matters.
Operating income for the SMS segment was $1.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to operating loss of $1.2 million and operating income of $2.8 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The SMS segment operating margin increased 361 basis points and 159 basis points, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The increases in operating margin were primarily driven by higher revenue, partially offset by higher rework cost incurred on Automated Stores projects and an increase in excess and obsolete inventory reserves. Adjusted operating income for the SMS segment was $3.1$4.9 million and $8.1$13.0 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to adjusted operating income of $2.8$10.7 million and $7.6$18.3 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the SMS segment increaseddecreased 32823 basis points and 27248 basis points, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. AdjustedThe decreases in adjusted operating incomemargin were primarily driven by higher rework cost incurred on Automated Stores projects and marginan excludeincrease thein impact of amortization of completed technology, transformation costsexcess and otherobsolete adjustments.inventory reserves.
Adjusted operating loss for the Multiomics segment was $0.3 million and $14.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 compared to adjusted operating loss of $4.0 million and $11.8 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the Multiomics segment increased 550 basis points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and decreased 123 basis points for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The increase in adjusted operating margin for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily driven by revenue growth and improved operational efficiencies. The decrease in adjusted operating margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to reduced fixed-cost absorption resulting from lower North America sales volumes in the Sanger Sequencing services business.
Operating loss for the Multiomics segment was $10.8 million and $15.8 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to operating loss of $6.4 million and $9.6 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The Multiomics segment operating margin decreased 686 basis points and 470 basis points, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The decreases in operating margin were primarily driven by lost cost leverage from lower North America sales volume for Sanger Sequencing services. Adjusted operating loss for the Multiomics segment was $10.1 million and $14.4 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to adjusted operating loss of $5.5 million and $7.8 million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating margin for the Multiomics segment decreased 709 basis points and 498 basis points, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted operating loss and margin exclude the impact of amortization of completed technology and intangible assets and other adjustments.
Our gross margin performance for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):
(1)Transformation costs represent expenses associated with discrete strategic initiatives undertaken to simplify, standardize, streamline, and optimize the Company's operations, processes, and systems. These initiatives are intended to generate long-term operational efficiencies and productivity improvements and do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. Transformation costs primarily include asset write-downs associated with technology changes, inventory write-downs related to restructuring activities, and third-party consulting costs incurred to support process and systems redesign efforts.
(1)Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to us focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges. These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing our operations, processes and systems to permanently alter our operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational, successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.
The SMS segment gross margin increased 44 basis points and decreased 194 basis points, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Adjusted gross margin increased 35 basis points and decreased 169 basis points, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The increases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were driven by improved operational efficiencies, favorable product sales mix, higher-margin revenue streams, and favorable impact from a correction for prior period cost of goods sold, partially offset by higher rework costs and an increase in excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The decreases in gross margin and adjusted gross margin for the six months ended March 31, 2026 were primarily driven by higher rework cost incurred on Automated Stores projects and an increase in excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
The MultiomicsSMS segment gross margin decreased 276by 745 basis points and 299375 basis points, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. AdjustedThe SMS segment adjusted gross margin decreased 304by 746 basis points and 327358 basis points, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The decreases in both gross margin and adjusted gross margin for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 were primarily drivenattributable byto lostlower fixed-cost leverageabsorption resulting from lowerreduced NorthAutomated AmericaStores sales volumevolumes, forincreased Sangerrework Sequencingcosts services.associated with Automated Stores projects, and higher excess and obsolete inventory reserves recognized during the fiscal 2026 periods.
The Multiomics segment gross margin increased by 600 basis points and 15 basis points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The Multiomics segment adjusted gross margin increased by 564 basis points for the three months ended June 30, 2026, but decreased by 16 basis points for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. The improvements in gross margin and adjusted gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were primarily driven by revenue growth and enhanced operational efficiencies. The decline in the adjusted gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily attributable to reduced fixed-cost absorption resulting from lower North America sales volumes in the Sanger Sequencing services business.
Our research and development expenses for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 are as follows:
Total research and development expenses increased $1.8$1.4 million and $3.9$5.3 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year, driven by our increased investment in development to support new product introductions.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 are as follows:
Total selling, general and administrative expenses increased $7.1 million for three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to increased investments in sales and marketing activities and increased merger and acquisition related costs. Total selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.9$4.2 million and $11.3 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to the corresponding periodsperiod in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to lower compensation expenses, partially offset by increases in sales and benefitsmarketing expenses and contractmerger laborand acquisition related costs. The one-time costs related to our leadership changes in the corresponding periodsperiod in the prior fiscal year also contributed to the decrease in the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026.
Based on the results of our quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026, the carrying amounts of our Multiomics and SMS reporting units exceeded their respective fair values, resulting in non-cash impairment charges of $112.4 million for Multiomics and $36.6 million for SMS. The total goodwill impairment charge of $149.1 million was recordedrecognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026, which is included within “Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations duringfor the threenine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. We made significant estimates and assumptions in our quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026. Actual results may vary significantly and may expose us to material impairment charges in the future. Please refer to Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Based on our annual goodwill impairment test on April 1, 2026 and qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment subsequent to April 1, 2026, we concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of our each reporting unit was less than its carrying value as of June 30, 2026 and no goodwill impairment charges were recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Restructuring charges were $1.4$0.5 million and $2.6$3.1 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, a decrease of $2.2$0.2 million and $1.4$1.7 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Please refer to Note 8, Restructuring in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Interest income, net – We recorded interest income of $4.4$3.8 million and $9.5$13.3 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $4.5$5.0 million and $8.8$13.8 million, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The slight changes in interest income are a result of interest rate fluctuations in our investment portfolios. Please refer to Note 5, Marketable Securities and Note 6, Derivative Instruments in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Other income,income (expense), net – We recorded other income of $4.1$1.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, for each of the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $1.2other expense of $0.8 million and $2.4other income of $1.5 million, respectively, in the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. Other income,income or expense, net primarily relates to foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from foreign currency denominated transactions and the revaluation of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.liabilities, and non-recurring income or expenses. On March 4, 2026, we acquired UK Biocentre and settled a preexisting contractual relationship with UK Biocentre upon the business combination. As a result, we recognized $3.9 million of non-cash gain from the settlement,settlement during the three months ended March 31, 2026, which is included in “Other income,income (expense), net” onin theour condensed consolidated statements of operations for the threenine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. Please refer to Note 4, Business Combination in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
We recorded income tax benefit of $0.3 million and income tax expense of $2.8$2.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively, during the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, which were primarily driven by the profit mix in foreign jurisdictions, valuation allowance implications in the United States and state income taxes in jurisdictions where we do not have a net operating loss carry over.
We recorded income tax expense of $7.2$2.6 million and $11.1$13.8 million, respectively, during the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The tax expense in each period was primarily driven by the profits in foreign jurisdictions and state income taxes in jurisdictions where we do not have a net operating loss carry over.
Results related to the B Medical Systems business and legal fees and contingent liability related to the ongoingprevious indemnification dispute with the buyer of the semiconductor cryogenics business are included within discontinued operations for the three and sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. RevenueGain from the B Medical Systems business was $22.8 million and $17.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from the B Medical Systems business was $35.9 million and $34.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $3.8 million and $14.0 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $27.9 million and $31.8 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is primarily due to loweror loss on assets held for sale during three and six months ended March 31, 2026. Loss from discontinued operations includes only direct operating expenses incurred that (1) are clearly identifiable as costs being disposed of upon completion of the sale and (2) will not be continued by us on an ongoing basis. Indirect expenses which supported the B Medical Systems business and remain part of continuing operations, are not reflected in loss from discontinued operations. Please refer to Note 3, Discontinued Operations, in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in the section titled “Financial Statements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities of $564.8$528.5 million and stockholders’ equity of $1.6$1.5 billion. We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least one year from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and for the foreseeable future thereafter. The current global economic environment makes it difficult for us to predict longer-term liquidity requirements with certainty. We may be unable to obtain financing that may be required on terms favorable to us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available to us on acceptable terms or otherwise, we may be unable to successfully develop or enhance products and services, respond to competitive pressures, or take advantage of acquisition opportunities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.
The discussion of our cash flows and liquidity that follows is stated on a total company consolidated basis and excludes the impact of discontinued operations.basis.
Our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities for our continuing operations as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and September 30, 2025 are as follows:
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had $158.6$164.9 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held outside of the United States which are not currently needed for U.S. operations. We had approximately $25.1$27.1 million of cash in China as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026. We began repatriating cash from China to the United States during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 and have provided for $6.4 million of income taxes related to the repatriation plan as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026. We have repatriated $41.1 million from China during fiscal year 2026 and have a plan to repatriate cash from China in the future. Our marketable securities are generally readily convertible to cash without a material adverse impact.
Our cash flows on a total company consolidated basis for the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Cash inflows from operating activities for the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 were $34.4$35.8 million, a decrease of $9.8$34.2 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease iswas primarily duedriven toby a U.S. federal tax refund of $11.5 million received in the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025 compared to an immaterial U.S. federal tax refund received in the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026.2026, as well as less favorable working capital changes, including the timing of accounts receivable collections and unfavorable movements in contract liabilities and other liabilities.
Investing activities for the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 include $328.8$365.4 million in purchases of marketable securities, which was offset by $266.5$295.5 million in sales and maturities of marketable securities. Investing activities for the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 also include the $9.0$28.0 million deposit in connection with the pendingcompleted sale of the B Medical Systems business and the $11.0$11.2 million closing cash payment for the acquisition of UK Biocentre, net of cash acquired.
Financing activities for the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 include $2.4$2.5 million of tax payments on net share settlements on equity awards during the sixnine months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026.2026 and $50.0 million payment for share repurchases.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had no outstanding debt on our balance sheet.
AZTA insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 2 Form 4 filings (2 insiders, 2 trade dates, 10,335 shares, about $171.9K) and open-market sales in 0 filings. Net open-market shares: 10,335 (purchases minus sales); net value about $171.9K.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Madaus Martin D |
Shares withheld for tax | 1,456 | $34.28 | $49.9K |
| 2026-09-15 | Bello Erik J. |
Grant/award | 4,586 | — | — |
| 2026-09-14 | Madaus Martin D |
Grant/award | 36,653 | — | — |
| 2026-09-14 | Martin William E. Iii |
Grant/award | 15,272 | — | — |
| 2026-09-14 | Pirogova Olga |
Grant/award | 15,272 | — | — |
| 2026-09-14 | Lin Lawrence Y. |
Grant/award | 30,544 | — | — |
| 2026-09-14 | Starr Ephraim |
Grant/award | 15,272 | — | — |
| 2026-08-09 | Pirogova Olga |
Shares withheld for tax | 1,085 | $32.04 | $34.8K |
| 2026-07-31 | Starr Ephraim |
Open-market purchase | 335 | $24.17 | $8.1K |
| 2026-05-18 | Cornog William L |
Open-market purchase | 10,000 | $16.38 | $163.8K |
| 2026-05-15 | Starr Ephraim |
Shares withheld for tax | 3,621 | $16.02 | $58.0K |
| 2026-04-28 | Martin William E. Iii |
Grant/award | 17,790 | $24.24 | $431.2K |
| 2026-02-05 | Koffey Quentin |
Grant/award | 5,663 | — | — |
Well-known investors holding AZTA (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 1,341,164 | $34.2M | 0.02% | Added 97% |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 595,904 | $15.2M | 0.01% | Added 9% |
| AQR Capital Management (Cliff Asness) | 2026-06-30 | 292,876 | $7.3M | 0.0% | Reduced 10% |
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 163,358 | $4.2M | 0.0% | Added 150% |
| Point72 Asset Management (Steve Cohen) | 2026-06-30 | 66,558 | $1.7M | 0.0% | New position |
| Gotham Asset Management (Joel Greenblatt) | 2026-06-30 | 49,862 | $1.1M | — | Sold out |
| Bridgewater Associates | 2026-06-30 | 26,833 | $567.0K | — | Sold out |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 12,100 | $308.8K | 0.0% | New position |