Kamada Reports Strong Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results, and Provides Full-Year 2024 Guidance Representing Double-Digit Growth in Revenue and Profitability
Kamada Ltd. (KMDA) reports record annual revenues of $142.5 million for fiscal year 2023, a 10% increase from 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $24.1 million, up 35% year-over-year. The company expects double-digit growth in fiscal year 2024 with anticipated revenues of $156-160 million and adjusted EBITDA of $27-30 million. Kamada also announced an extended U.S. distribution agreement with Kedrion for KEDRAB® with $180 million in revenues over four years. Positive FDA feedback on Phase 3 AAT clinical trial was received. Financially, total revenues grew, but net income for 2023 was $8.3 million compared to a loss in 2022. Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $4.3 million from $28.6 million in the prior year.
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Record annual revenues of $142.5 million for fiscal year 2023, up 10% from 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA of $24.1 million, a 35% increase year-over-year.
Fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance of $156-160 million and adjusted EBITDA of $27-30 million.
Extended U.S. distribution agreement with Kedrion for KEDRAB® with $180 million in revenues over four years.
Positive FDA feedback on Phase 3 AAT clinical trial.
Net income for 2023 was $8.3 million compared to a loss in 2022.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $4.3 million in 2023 from $28.6 million in 2022.
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Net income for 2023 was lower than expected.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly from the prior year.
Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023, decreased compared to the same period in 2022.
The reported 10% increase in annual revenues and a substantial 35% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Kamada Ltd. indicates a robust year-over-year growth, underscoring the company's successful expansion and operational efficiency. The projected double-digit growth for fiscal year 2024, with anticipated revenues between $156 to $160 million and adjusted EBITDA of $27 to $30 million, suggests a positive outlook for the company's financial health. This forward guidance is critical for investors as it reflects management's confidence in the company's growth trajectory and may influence market expectations and stock valuation.
Additionally, the strategic extension of the distribution agreement with Kedrion, ensuring $180 million in revenue over four years, provides a significant revenue stream and stability. This deal not only enhances the company's financial predictability but also solidifies its market position in the specialty plasma-derived field. Investors should note that such long-term agreements can mitigate market volatility and provide a competitive edge.
The positive feedback from the FDA regarding Kamada's ongoing pivotal Phase 3 InnovAATe clinical trial for AAT Deficiency is a pivotal development. The FDA's willingness to potentially accept a P<0.1 alpha level for the primary efficacy endpoint could expedite the registration process. This regulatory milestone, if achieved, could significantly enhance the company's product portfolio and market share in a niche therapeutic area. For stakeholders, this development could translate into potential future revenue streams and diversification of the company's product offerings. However, investors should remain aware of the inherent risks associated with clinical trials and regulatory approvals.
The increase in market share and demand for Kamada's anti-rabies immunoglobulin product, KEDRAB®, in the U.S. is a testament to the company's effective marketing strategies and product acceptance. The growth in sales of KEDRAB® is particularly noteworthy as it contributes significantly to the company's revenue. Market trends indicate a rising demand for immunoglobulin therapies and Kamada's positioning in this segment could lead to sustained growth. Investors should monitor the competitive landscape and potential market expansion opportunities that may arise from the company's business development initiatives.
03/06/2024 - 07:00 AM
Total Revenues for Fiscal Year 2023 of $142.5 Million , Representing All-Time Record Annual Revenues and Up 10% Compared to Fiscal Year 2022 Fiscal Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA of $24.1 Million , Up 35% Year-over-Year Strong Momentum Supports Expected Double-Digit Growth with Anticipated Fiscal Year 2024 Revenues in Range of $156 t o $160 Million and Expected Adjusted EBITDA in Range of $27 t o $30 Million Kamada Maintains Financial Strength to Accelerate Growth and Pursue Compelling New Business Development Opportunities Recently Amended and Extended U.S. Distribution Agreement with Kedrion for KEDRAB® Includes $180 Million of Revenues to Kamada Over the First Four Years of the Agreement Term Positive Feedback from Recent Meeting with the FDA Regarding Ongoing Pivotal Phase 3 Inhaled AAT Clinical Trial for AAT Deficiency Conference Call and Live Webcast Today at 8:30 AM ET REHOVOT, Israel, and HOBOKEN, N.J., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kamada Ltd. (NASDAQ: KMDA; TASE: KMDA.TA), a commercial stage global biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of marketed products indicated for rare and serious conditions and a leader in the specialty plasma-derived field, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023.
“We are extremely pleased with the strong financial and operational momentum we experienced through 2023, which allowed us to achieve our full-year guidance,” said Amir London, Kamada’s Chief Executive Officer. “Total revenues for 2023 were $142.5 million , representing record annual revenues and 10% year-over-year growth, and adjusted EBITDA was $24.1 million , up 35% year-over-year. We continue to effectively leverage our growth drivers, including a significant increase in sales of our anti-rabies immunoglobulin product, KEDRAB® and the promotion of CYTOGAM®.”
“The growing increase in KEDRAB sales is expected to continue through 2024 and beyond. We recently signed an amendment and extension of our distribution agreement with Kedrion. This strategic agreement represents our largest commercial pact since Kamada's inception, and within the first four years of the eight-year term, which commenced in January 2024, Kedrion is required to purchase minimum quantities of KEDRAB with total revenues to Kamada of approximately $180 million ,” continued Mr. London.
“Looking ahead, we anticipate continued momentum through 2024, with double-digit top- and bottom-line growth. Specifically, we are introducing full-year 2024 revenue guidance of $156 million to $160 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $27 million to $30 million . We maintain the financial strength and flexibility to accelerate the growth and profitability of our existing business beyond 2024 at double-digit rates and pursue compelling new business development opportunities, a process we are actively engaged in and that would further enhance our future growth,” added Mr. London.
“We continue patient enrollment in our ongoing pivotal Phase 3 InnovAATe clinical trial for the inhaled Alpha-1 Antitrypsin therapy for the treatment of AAT Deficiency. Importantly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reconfirmed the overall design of the study, endorsed the independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board’s (DSMB) unblinded positive safety assessment, and accepted our plan to conduct an open-label extension study, expected to be initiated in mid-2024. The Agency also expressed willingness to potentially accept a P<0.1 alpha level in evaluating InnovAATe for meeting the efficacy primary endpoint for registration, which may allow for the acceleration of the program. As a result, we plan to present a revised statistical analysis plan (SAP) and study protocol for the InnovAATe study and to seek the FDA’s feedback by mid-2024,” concluded Mr. London.
Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Total revenues for 2023 were $142.5 million , a 10% increase from the $129.3 million generated in 2022. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased sales of KEDRAB to Kedrion due to increased market share and demand for the product in the U.S. Gross profit and gross margins were $55.5 million and 39% , respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $46.7 million and 36% , respectively, in 2022. Cost of goods sold in the Company’s Proprietary segment for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, included $5.4 million of amortization expenses associated with intangible assets generated through the IgG products acquisition. Operating expenses, including Research and Development (“R&D”), Sales & Marketing (“S&M”), General and Administrative Expenses (“G&A”) and other expenses, totaled $45.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $42.2 million in the prior year. S&M costs for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, included $1.7 million of amortization expenses of intangible assets generated through the IgG products acquisition. The increase in operating expenses was attributable to an increase in S&M costs associated with the acquired portfolio commercial operation, as well as increased R&D costs, primarily due to advancing the pivotal Phase 3 InnovAATe trial for Inhaled AAT. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $8.3 million , or $0.15 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $2.3 million , or $(0.05) per share, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA, as detailed in the tables below, was $24.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, a 35% increase as compared to $17.8 million in the prior year. Cash provided by operating activities was $4.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $28.6 million in the prior year. The change correlates to changes in the Company’s working capital in support of expected growth. Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Total revenues were $36.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $45.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The reduction in sales year-over-year was as a result of a significantly more balanced quarterly sales spread during 2023 compared to 2022. Gross profit and gross margins were $14.4 million and 40% , respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $15.3 million and 34% , respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Cost of goods sold in the Company’s Proprietary Products segment for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2022, included $1.3 million of amortization expenses associated with intangible assets generated through the IgG products acquisition. Operating expenses, including R&D, S&M, G&A and other expenses, totaled $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to $11.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. S&M costs for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2022 included $0.4 million of amortization expenses of intangible assets generated through the IgG products acquisition. Net income was $5.1 million , or $0.09 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to $2.9 million , or $0.07 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA, as detailed in the tables below, was $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $7.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Cash provided by operating activities was $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The change correlates to the changes in the Company’s working capital in support of expected growth. Balance Sheet Highlights $55.6 million , as compared to $34.3 million as of December 31, 2022.
Recent Corporate Highlights
Announced the amendment and extension of the KEDRAB U.S. distribution agreement with Kedrion, which represents the largest commercial agreement in Kamada’s history and includes $180 million of total revenues to Kamada over the first four years of the eight-year term, which term began this past January. Received feedback from the FDA related to the progress of the Inhaled AAT study. The FDA reconfirmed the overall design of the study and endorsed the independent DSMB’s unblinded positive safety assessment. The FDA expressed willingness to potentially accept a P<0.1 alpha level in evaluating InnovAATe for meeting the efficacy primary endpoint for registration. As a result, the Company plans to present a revised SAP and study protocol for the InnovAATe study and to seek the FDA’s feedback by mid-2024. Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance $156 million to $160 million , and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $27 million to $30 million , representing double digit top- and bottom-line growth.
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Non-IFRS financial measures
For the projected 2024 adjusted EBITDA information presented herein, the Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of this forward measure to the most comparable IFRS financial measure because the information for these measures is dependent on future events, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Additionally, estimating such forward-looking measures and providing a meaningful reconciliation consistent with the Company’s accounting policies for future periods is meaningfully difficult and requires a level of precision that is unavailable for these future periods and cannot be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Forward-looking non-IFRS measures are estimated in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted in the Company’s adjusted EBITDA for historical periods.
About Kamada 38% of the outstanding ordinary shares.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements $156 million to $160 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $27 million to $30 million , 3) maintaining financial strength and flexibility to accelerate the growth and profitability of our existing business beyond 2024 at double-digit rates and pursue compelling new business development opportunities, a process actively engaged in and that would further enhance future growth, 4) continue to effectively leverage growth drivers, including a significant increase in sales of KEDRAB and the promotion of CYTOGAM, 5) increase in KEDRAB sales expected to continue through 2024 and beyond, 6) projected $180 million revenues from sale of KEDRAB to Kedrion during the first four years of the amended and extended distribution agreement, 7) plans to initiate an open-label extension study by mid-2024, 8) plans to present a revised SAP and study protocol for the InnovAATe study and seek the FDA’s feedback, by mid-2024, which may allow for the acceleration of the program, 9) plans to distribute a portfolio of eleven biosimilar products, expected to be launched subject to EMA and Israeli Ministry of Health approvals, through 2028. Forward-looking statements are based on Kamada’s current knowledge and its present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including, but not limited to the evolving nature of the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact of such conflicts in Israel, the Middle East and the rest of the world, the impact of conflicts on market conditions and the general economic, industry and political conditions in Israel, the U.S. and globally, continuation of inbound and outbound international delivery routes, continued demand for Kamada’s products, financial conditions of the Company’s customers, suppliers and services providers, Kamada’s ability to integrate the new product portfolio into its current product portfolio, Kamada’s ability to grow the revenues of its new product portfolio, and leverage and expand its international distribution network, ability to reap the benefits of the acquisition of the plasma collection center, including the ability to open additional U.S. plasma centers, and acquisition of the FDA-approved plasma-derived hyperimmune commercial products, the ability to continue enrollment of the pivotal Phase 3 InnovAATe clinical trial, unexpected results of clinical studies, Kamada’s ability to manage operating expenses, additional competition in the markets that Kamada competes, regulatory delays, prevailing market conditions and the impact of general economic, industry or political conditions in the U.S., Israel or otherwise, and other risks detailed in Kamada’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) including those discussed in its most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in any subsequent reports on Form 6-K, each of which is on file or furnished with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this announcement and Kamada undertakes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by law.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As of December 31, 2023 2022 U.S. Dollars in thousands Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 55,641 $ 34,258 Trade receivables, net 19,877 27,252 Other accounts receivables 5,965 8,710 Inventories 88,479 68,785 Total Current Assets 169,962 139,005 Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment, net 28,224 26,157 Right-of-use assets 7,761 2,568 Intangible assets, Goodwill and other long-term assets 140,465 147,072 Contract asset 8,495 7,577 Total Non-Current Assets 184,945 183,374 Total Assets $ 354,907 $ 322,379 Liabilities Current Liabilities Current maturities of bank loans $ - $ 4,444 Current maturities of lease liabilities 1,384 1,016 Current maturities of other long term liabilities 14,996 29,708 Trade payables 24,804 32,917 Other accounts payables 8,261 7,585 Deferred revenues 148 35 Total Current Liabilities 49,593 75,705 Non-Current Liabilities Bank loans - 12,963 Lease liabilities 7,438 2,177 Contingent consideration 18,855 17,534 Other long-term liabilities 34,379 37,308 Deferred revenues - - Employee benefit liabilities, net 621 672 Total Non-Current Liabilities 61,293 70,654 Shareholder’s Equity Ordinary shares 15,021 11,734 Additional paid in capital net 265,848 210,495 Capital reserve due to translation to presentation currency (3,490 ) (3,490 ) Capital reserve from hedges 140 (88 ) Capital reserve from share-based payments 6,427 5,505 Capital reserve from employee benefits 275 348 Accumulated deficit (40,200 ) (48,484 ) Total Shareholder’s Equity 244,021 176,020 Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity $ 354,907 $ 322,379
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended Three months period ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 U.S. Dollars in thousands , other than per share information Revenues from proprietary products $ 115,458 $ 102,598 $ 29,021 $ 35,400 Revenues from distribution 27,061 26,741 7,411 10,039 Total revenues 142,519 129,339 36,432 45,439 Cost of revenues from proprietary products 63,342 58,229 15,479 20,373 Cost of revenues from distribution 23,687 24,407 6,541 9,775 Total cost of revenues 87,029 82,636 22,020 30,148 Gross profit 55,490 46,703 14,412 15,291 Research and development expenses 13,933 13,172 3,239 2,991 Selling and marketing expenses 16,193 15,284 4,620 4,849 General and administrative expenses 14,381 12,803 3,777 3,322 Other expenses 919 912 - 111 Operating income (loss) 10,064 4,532 2,776 4,018 Financial income 588 91 496 59 Income (expenses) in respect of currency exchange differences and derivatives instruments, net 55 298 (671 ) (458 ) Financial Income (expense) in respect of contingent consideration and other long- term liabilities. (980 ) (6,266 ) 2,378 (342 ) Financial expenses (1,298 ) (914 ) (45 ) (331 ) Income before tax on income 8,429 (2,259 ) 5,024 2,946 Taxes on income 145 62 (34 ) 2 Net Income (loss) $ 8,284 $ (2,321 ) $ 5,058 $ 2,944 Other Comprehensive Income (loss): Amounts that will be or that have been reclassified to profit or loss when specific conditions are met Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (186 ) (776 ) 148 54 Net amounts transferred to the statement of profit or loss for cash flow hedges 414 634 90 115 Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: Remeasurement gain (loss) from defined benefit plan (73 ) 497 (43 ) 136 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 8,439 $ (1,966 ) $ 5,253 $ 3,249 Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company: Basic net earnings per share $ 0.17 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.09 $ 0.07 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.15 $ (0.05 ) $ 0.09 $ 0.07
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended Three months period ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income (loss) $ 8,284 $ (2,321 ) $ 5,058 $ 2,944 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments to the profit or loss items: Depreciation and impairment 12,714 12,155 3,208 3,012 Financial expenses (income), net 1,635 6,791 (2,248 ) 1,072 Cost of share-based payment 1,314 1,153 373 218 Taxes on income 145 62 (34 ) 2 Gain from sale of property and equipment (5 ) - - - Change in employee benefit liabilities, net (125 ) (111 ) 19 (5 ) 15,678 20,050 1,318 4,299 Changes in asset and liability items: Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net 7,835 7,603 5,757 (3,141 ) Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivables (1,150 ) (578 ) (3,866 ) (3,495 ) Decrease (increase) in inventories (19,694 ) (1,361 ) (14,683 ) 4,245 Decrease (increase) in deferred expenses 2,814 (1,340 ) 51 (1,256 ) Increase (decrease) in trade payables (8,885 ) 7,055 11,432 1,160 Increase (decrease) in other accounts payables 765 290 1,124 (276 ) Decrease in deferred revenues 113 (20 ) 133 (20 ) (18,202 ) 11,649 (52 ) (271 ) Cash (paid) during the period for: Interest paid (1,228 ) (853 ) (79 ) (303 ) Interest received - 97 (92 ) 82 Taxes paid (217 ) (36 ) (43 ) (9 ) (1,445 ) (792 ) (214 ) (230 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 4,315 $ 28,586 $ 6,110 $ 6,742
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended Three months period ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 U.S Dollars In thousands Cash Flows from Investing Activities Purchase of property and equipment and intangible assets (5,850 ) (3,784 ) (1,974 ) (977 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 7 - 1 - Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (5,843 ) (3,784 ) (1,973 ) (977 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from exercise of share base payments 4 9 1 2 Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares, net 58,231 - - - Repayment of lease liabilities (850 ) (1,098 ) (82 ) (256 ) Repayment of long-term loans (17,407 ) (2,628 ) - (1,111 ) Repayment of other long-term liabilities (17,300 ) (5,626 ) (1,500 ) (1,506 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 22,678 (9,343 ) (1,581 ) (2,871 ) Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalent 233 212 482 112 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 21,383 15,671 3,038 3006 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 34,258 18,587 52,603 31,252 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 55,641 $ 34,258 $ 55,641 $ 34,258 Significant non-cash transactions Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability $ 6,546 $ 551 $ 2,666 $ 25 Purchase of property and equipment and Intangible assets $ 646 $ 618 $ 646 $ 618
NON-IFRS MEASURES – ADJUSTED EBITDA
For the year ended Three months period ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 In thousands Net income $ 8,284 $ (2,321 ) $ 5,058 $ 2,944 Taxes on income 145 62 (34 ) 2 Financial expense (income), net 1,635 6,791 (2,248 ) 1,072 Depreciation and amortization expense 12,714 12,155 3,208 3,012 Non-cash share-based compensation expenses 1,314 1,153 373 218 Adjusted EBITDA $ 24,092 $ 17,840 $ 6,357 $ 7,248
What were Kamada's total revenues for fiscal year 2023?
Kamada reported total revenues of $142.5 million for fiscal year 2023.
What was the adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2023?
The adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2023 was $24.1 million, representing a 35% increase from the previous year.
What is Kamada's ticker symbol?
Kamada's ticker symbol is KMDA.
What was the revenue guidance provided for fiscal year 2024?
Kamada expects revenues in the range of $156-160 million for fiscal year 2024.
What was the recent amendment with Kedrion about?
The recent amendment with Kedrion was an extension of the U.S. distribution agreement for KEDRAB® with $180 million in revenues over four years.
What was the FDA feedback regarding the Phase 3 AAT clinical trial?
The FDA provided positive feedback on the Phase 3 AAT clinical trial.
How did net income for 2023 compare to the previous year?
Net income for 2023 was $8.3 million compared to a loss in the previous year.
What was the change in cash provided by operating activities from 2022 to 2023?
Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $4.3 million in 2023 from $28.6 million in 2022.
