MESA LABORATORIES INC /CO/
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 10, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 10, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-03.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-10.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Organic Revenue Growth
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Our ongoing goal is to maximize value in our businesses by implementing efficiencies in our manufacturing, commercial, engineering and administrative operations. We achieve efficiencies using a growth mindset. We continue to promote a culture that values learning, continuous improvement and accountability. We believe this culture strengthens our execution so that we can enhance customer outcomes and create long-term stakeholder value.
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Revenue increased 1.0% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year period, driven by growth in the Calibration Solutions and Biopharmaceutical Development divisions, partially offset by lower revenue in the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division. Revenue in the Clinical Genomics division were essentially flat, as growth outside China offset continued weakness in that market. While revenue in China continued to decrease, the year-over-year reduction was significantly smaller than in the prior-year period following substantial revenue declines in recent fiscal years.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased 2.9 percentage points compared with the prior year period. The improvement over the comparable prior year period was primarily driven by lower spend on third-party contracted labor and consultants, supply chain efficiency improvements, and favorable product mix, particularly in the Biopharmaceutical Development and Clinical Genomics divisions.
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Operating expenses decreased 5.6% compared with the prior year period, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense. Excluding stock-based compensation expense, operating expenses decreased 1.5% compared with the prior year period and were consistent as a percentage of revenue.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2026, revenue grew 1.0% and operating income increased approximately $4.0 million reflecting operating efficiencies and cost-containment initiatives implemented during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. We generated $14.7 million of operating cash flows in the three months ended June 30, 2026, which enabled us to reduce outstanding debt by $8.7 million.
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Revenue for the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division decreased 3.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared with the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to fulfillment and delivery execution challenges that impacted the timing of customer shipments during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the prior year period, primarily as a result of lower revenue on a partially fixed cost base and product mix, partially offset by a decrease in professional services expenses, as we engaged outside expertise in the prior year to improve our production processes.
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Revenue for the Biopharmaceutical Development division increased 5.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared with the prior year period, primarily driven by higher immunoassays hardware and consumables sales volumes, and to a lesser extent, price increases. Sales volumes in the prior year period were negatively impacted by order delays as customers deferred purchasing decisions amid rapidly evolving tariff conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for the Biopharmaceutical Development division increased 8.0 percentage points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the comparable prior year period. The increase was primarily due to favorable product mix, as higher-margin immunoassays revenue represented a greater proportion of the division's total revenue and lower margin instruments represented a smaller portion of total peptides systems revenue. Efficiencies in our supply chain management and higher revenue on a partially fixed cost base also contributed to the increase.
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Revenue for the Calibration Solutions division increased 7.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily due to increased sales volumes across several product lines and the impact of price increases.
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Revenue in the Clinical Genomics division were essentially flat, as modest growth outside China offset continued weakness in that market. While revenue in China continued to decrease, the year-over-year reduction was significantly smaller than in the prior-year period following substantial revenue declines in recent fiscal years.
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Clinical Genomics’ gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased 7.9 percentage points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the prior year period. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to price increases and manufacturing and supply chain efficiency improvements.
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Operating expense decreased 5.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the comparable prior year period. Operating expense as a percentage of revenue decreased 3.7 percentage points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the prior year period.
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Selling expense decreased 9.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the prior year period, primarily due to lower personnel costs, and to a lesser extent, lower professional services as we continue to realize the benefits of previously announced cost-reduction initiatives.
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General and administrative expense decreased 3.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared with the prior year period, primarily as a result of lower stock-based compensation expense, as the prior year period included expense related to certain multi-year equity awards granted to our former CEO. The decrease was partially offset by higher personnel costs attributable to inflation and costs incurred to settle a litigation matter.
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Research and development expense decreased 5.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower personnel costs resulting from cost-saving initiatives implemented during the second quarter of the prior fiscal year.
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The Revolver provides borrowing capacity of up to $125.0 million, of which $77.3 million was outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Subsequent to June 30, 2026, we repaid an additional $4.0 million of outstanding Revolver borrowings. Based on debt outstanding and interest rates in effect as of June 30, 2026, we expect to incur approximately $7.9 million of cash interest expense over the next twelve months. Required principal debt payments due on our Term Loan within the next twelve months total $5.6 million.
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Cash flows from operating activities provided $14.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $12.8 million versus the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by a $6.3 million increase in collections from customers across several of our businesses as well as improved operating performance, including a $4.0 million increase in operating income.
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Higher debt repayments compared to the prior year period were supported by increased cash generated from operations.
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Organic Revenues Growth
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Our ongoing goal is to maximize value in our businesses by implementing efficiencies in our manufacturing, commercial, engineering and administrative operations. We achieve efficiencies using theMesa Way, our customer-centric, lean-based system for continuous improvement. TheMesa Way is built on four key pillars: "Measuring What Matters" based on our customers' perspectives and setting high standards of performance; "Empowering Teams" to improve operationally and to exceed customer expectations; "Sustainably Improving" using lean-based tools designed to help us identify and prioritize the best opportunities; and "Always Learning" to continuously build knowledge and capabilities to drive long-term performance.
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As a global company, our geographic and industry diversity presents both opportunities and challenges, including those associated with pursuing expansion opportunities in high-growth markets, operating in varied economic environments, complying with evolving regulatory requirements such as tariffs, navigating global labor trends and costs, adapting to technology changes in served markets, and monitoring foreign currency impacts against the U.S. dollar ("USD"). During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, approximately 53% of our revenues were earned outside of the United States.
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For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, revenues grew 3.7% versus the comparable prior year period, driven by growth in our Biopharmaceutical Development, Sterilization and Disinfection Control, and Calibration Solutions divisions. Our Clinical Genomics division continued to experience revenue declines due to trade tensions and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions in China, which have weakened demand for our Clinical Genomics products and services in that region. We expect that challenges in China will persist through the end of fiscal year 2026 and will most likely continue into fiscal year 2027. Despite challenges in China, Clinical Genomics has continued to execute its product development and commercial strategy successfully in the Americas and Europe, and our cost savings initiatives and geographic mix have resulted in improved gross profit percentages during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods.
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Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of revenues in the nine months ended December 31, 2025 was largely consistent with the comparable prior year period. The weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the comparable prior year period and the impact of tariffs reduced consolidated year-to-date gross profit as a percentage of revenues by approximately 0.8 percentage points, with a particularly pronounced effect on our Biopharmaceutical Development and Sterilization and Disinfection Control divisions. The decreases were partially offset by GKE-related inventory step-up amortization expense that reduced margins in the prior year period, and in the current year period, cost‑savings initiatives implemented in the prior quarter and favorable geographic revenues mix within the Clinical Genomics division resulted in higher reported margins.
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Operating expenses increased 2.8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period, but decreased slightly as a percentage of revenues. The increase in operating expenses was largely driven by (i) higher allowances on accounts receivable, particularly in China, and (ii) higher personnel expense, including increased stock-based compensation from performance-based awards, and severance expense related primarily to Clinical Genomics. The increase was partially offset by lower professional services and consulting fees as the comparable prior year period included GKE integration costs. In addition, the weaker U.S. dollar versus the comparable prior year period caused expenses denominated in foreign currencies to translate into higher reported U.S. dollar amounts in our financial statements.
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Revenues for the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division increased 6.0% and 5.5%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods. The increases were primarily attributable to the weakening of the USD, higher sales volumes and price increases during fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, revenues would have increased approximately 2.4% and 2.3% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, respectively. The Sterilization and Disinfection Control division’s backlog modestly decreased sequentially in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 as order fulfillments returned to normal levels.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreased slightly for the three months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period. The decrease is primarily attributable to the impact of the weaker USD, partially offset by higher revenues on a partially fixed cost base. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased by 0.8 percentage points for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily due to the impact of inventory step-up amortization related to the GKE acquisition in the prior year, partially offset by the weakening USD. Excluding the impact of prior year inventory step-up amortization and foreign currency translation, gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 would have been largely consistent with the comparable prior year periods.
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Revenues for the Biopharmaceutical Development division increased 17.5% and 10.2%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods. Increases in revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2025 were primarily driven by increased peptides and immunoassays hardware sales volumes, along with the weakening of the USD. Increases in revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 were primarily driven by higher sales volumes of peptides instruments and immunoassays consumables and services, as well as the weakening of the USD.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the Biopharmaceutical Development division decreased 4.1 percentage points for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to the impacts of foreign currency translation and tariffs. Unfavorable product mix also contributed to the decline, as higher-margin immunoassays revenues represented a smaller share of total revenues, while hardware represented a larger share.
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Excluding the impacts of foreign currency translation and tariffs, gross profit as a percentage of revenues would have increased by approximately 3.2 percentage points and decreased by approximately 1.7 percentage points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, versus the comparable prior year periods.
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Revenues for the Calibration Solutions division decreased 2.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to particularly strong commercial activity in our renal care product lines in the prior year period. Revenues for the Calibration Solutions division increased 3.9% for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily driven by ongoing commercial efforts to establish and renew contracts that incentivize utilization of our service offerings, and to a lesser extent, by price increases.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreased by 1.0 and 1.1 percentage points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily due to unfavorable product mix and increased personnel-related costs that we expect will support future growth.
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Revenues for the Clinical Genomics division declined 7.1% and 6.7% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, versus the comparable prior year periods. The decreases were driven primarily by lower sales to customers in China, reflecting ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty and heightened trade tensions. Excluding sales to China, revenues increased 2.4% and 8.4% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods.
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Clinical Genomics’ gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased 5.6 percentage points and 1.7 percentage points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods, despite lower revenues. The increases in gross profit as a percentage of revenues were primarily attributable to manufacturing and supply chain efficiency improvements, lower personnel-related costs attributable to our cost mitigation efforts in the prior quarter, and favorable geographic product mix, as sales outside of China typically generate higher margins. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 was also positively impacted by product mix, as higher-margin consumables represented a greater portion of the division's total revenues.
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Operating expense was flat for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and increased 2.8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, versus the comparable prior year periods. Operating expense as a percentage of revenues decreased 2.2 percentage points and 0.5 percentage points for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, versus the comparable prior year periods. Among other factors, reported selling, general and administrative, and research and development expenses increased due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and Swedish krona for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods.
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Selling expense decreased 4.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily due to lower expenditures on certain outside services as we began to transition more of our commercial selling efforts in-house. Selling expense increased 1.0% for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period primarily due to severance costs, investments in certain professional services to support lead-generation and marketing, and higher commissions expense.
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General and administrative expense increased 1.8% and 3.4%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods. The increases were primarily attributable to higher expense related to estimated uncollectible accounts receivable related to customers in China. Higher personnel costs, including higher non-cash stock-based compensation resulting from an adjustment to performance-based awards to reflect achievement against targets through December 31, 2025, also contributed to the increase. The increases were partially offset by lower consulting and professional services expenses, as the prior year periods included consulting costs associated with integrating GKE into our enterprise resource planning system.
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Research and development expenses were flat for the three months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period, as decreased salaries expense was offset by the impact of foreign currency translation and higher benefits-related costs. Research and development expense increased approximately 4.4% for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to purchases of supplies and consulting services to support project-specific research and development activities, as well as severance costs, particularly within our Clinical Genomics division.
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The $2.9 million gain on extinguishment of the Notes reported in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 was a result of the partial repurchase of the Notes during that period. No gain or loss was recognized upon final settlement of the Notes during the nine months ended December 31, 2025, as the Notes had reached maturity and were settled in cash at the contractual principal amount.
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The change in the effective tax rate for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year periods was primarily due to prior year valuation allowance adjustments related to our operations in Germany and an increase in German statutory taxes in the current fiscal year.
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On October 10, 2025 we amended our Credit Facility to reduce the applicable interest rate spread above the SOFR base rate from 1.5%-3.5% to 1.25%-2.5%, which we expect will reduce interest expense by approximately $0.4 million per year at current debt balances. We expect to incur approximately $10.2 million in cash interest expense over the next twelve months based on outstanding debt levels and the rate in effect as of December 31, 2025. Required principal debt payments due on our Term Loan within the next twelve months total $5.2 million.
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We continue to monitor the impact of macroeconomic challenges and demand for our Clinical Genomics products and services in China. Depending on the persistence and magnitude of adverse factors, it is reasonably possible our Clinical Genomics reporting unit could incur impairment losses in the future. As of our most recent annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the estimated fair value of the Clinical Genomics reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 40%. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying values of goodwill and finite-lived intangible assets associated with our Clinical Genomics reporting unit were $17.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively.
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Cash flows from operating activities provided $28.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $5.3 million versus the comparable prior year period. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities was primarily a result of:
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These uses of cash were partially offset by the timing and magnitude of cash paid for taxes and higher collections on accounts receivable, driven by increased revenues.
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We repaid:
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Non-GAAP Measures
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In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we present organic revenues growth, defined as reported revenues growth excluding revenues from recent acquisitions, as a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure. We believe this measure facilitates comparability between current and prior period information and provides insight into our short-term and long-term performance and growth trends. We use organic revenues growth internally for forecasting, evaluating operating performance, comparing current and historical revenue results, and informing financial and operating decision-making, including for compensation-setting purposes.
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A reconciliation of organic revenues growth to total revenues growth is as follows:
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, express or implied statements or guidance regarding current or future financial performance and position; the effect and duration of macroeconomic conditions in relevant markets; results of acquisitions; management’s strategy, plans and objectives for future operations or acquisitions, product development and sales; adequacy of capital resources and financing plans; anticipated cost savings; and the effect of tariffs and other developments in the regulatory environment and our responses thereto**constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, and management’s beliefs and assumptions. In addition, other written and oral statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf. Words such as “seek,” “believe,” “may,” “intend,” “could,” “target,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,”or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including risks associated with: our ability to successfully grow our business, including as a result of acquisitions; the effect that acquisitions have on our operations; our ability to consummate acquisitions at our historical rate and at appropriate prices, and our ability to effectively integrate acquired businesses and achieve desired results; the market acceptance of our products; technological or market viability of our products; potential reduced demand for our products, including as a result of competitive factors; conditions in the global economy and the particular markets we serve; significant developments or uncertainties stemming from governmental actions, including changes in trade policies such as tariffs, and changes in tax, medical device and other regulations; the timely development and commercialization, and customer acceptance, of enhanced and new products and services; retirement of old products and customer migration to new products; the potential inaccuracy of projections of revenues, growth, operating results, profit margins, earnings, expenses, margins, tax rates, tax provisions, liquidity, cash flows, demand, and competition; t…
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, express or implied statements or guidance regarding current or future financial performance and position*; management*’s strategy, plans and objectives for future operations or acquisitions, product development and sales; adequacy of capital resources and financing plans; and the effect of tariffs and other developments in the regulatory environment and our responses thereto**constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, and management’s beliefs and assumptions. In addition, other written and oral statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by the Company or on the Company’s behalf. Words such as “seek,” “believe,” “may,” “intend,” “could,” “target,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,”or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including risks associated with: our ability to successfully grow our business, including as a result of acquisitions; the effect that acquisitions have on our operations; our ability to consummate acquisitions at our historical rate and at appropriate prices, and our ability to effectively integrate acquired businesses and achieve desired results; the market acceptance of our products; technological or market viability of our products; potential reduced demand for our products, including as a result of competitive factors; conditions in the global economy and the particular markets we serve; significant developments or uncertainties stemming from governmental actions, including changes in trade policies such as tariffs and changes in tax, medical device and other regulations; the timely development and commercialization, and customer acceptance, of enhanced and new products and services; retirement of old products and customer migration to new products; the potential inaccuracy of projections of revenue, growth, operating results, profit margins, earnings, expenses, margins, tax rates, tax provisions, liquidity, cash flows, demand, and competition; the effects of actions taken to become more efficient or lower costs supply chain challenges; cost pressures; laws regulating…
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We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions for regulated applications in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device industries. We offer products and services to help our customers ensure product integrity, increase patient and worker safety, and improve the quality of life throughout the world. We have manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, and our products are marketed by our sales personnel in North America, Europe, and the APAC region, and by independent distributors throughout the world.
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We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions for regulated applications in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device industries. We offer products and services to help our customers ensure product integrity, increase patient and worker safety, and improve the quality of life throughout the world. We have manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, and our products are marketed by our sales personnel in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, and by independent distributors throughout the world.
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Our continued growth will depend on our ability to (i) expand business with new and existing customers through ongoing commercial efforts, (ii) manage our costs and allocate resources to ensure continued profitability of our business, (iii) identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions successfully, and (iv) develop or acquire differentiated products and services. We strive to maintain our profitability by improving the effectiveness of our sales force, by continuing to pursue cost reduction initiatives, and by taking a long-term strategic approach to investments in our business that we believe will support future commercial success.
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Our continued growth will depend on our ability to (i) expand business with new and existing customers through ongoing commercial efforts, including in new geographic areas, (ii) manage our costs and allocate resources to ensure continued profitability, (iii) identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions successfully, and (iv) develop or acquire differentiated products and services. We strive to maintain our profitability by improving the effectiveness of our sales force, by continuing to pursue cost reduction initiatives, and by taking a long-term strategic approach to investments in our business that we believe will support future commercial success.
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Organic revenues growth is driven by expansion of our customer base, increases in sales volumes, new product offerings and price increases, and may be affected positively or negatively by the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our reported revenues. Our ability to increase organic revenues is affected by general economic conditions, both domestic and international, customer capital spending trends, competition, currency exchange rates, and the introduction of new products. Our policy is to price our products and services competitively and, where possible, we pass along cost increases to our customers in order to maintain our margins. We typically evaluate costs and pricing annually, with price increases effective January 1. We evaluate the need to increase prices at other times of the year in response to significant facts and circumstances that may arise, such as increases in the price of inputs to our products, or in response to changes in government or regulatory policies, for example, due to the imposition of tariffs.
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Organic revenue growth is driven by expansion of our customer base, increases in sales volumes, new product offerings and price increases, and may be affected positively or negatively by the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on our reported revenue. Our ability to increase organic revenue is affected by general domestic and global economic conditions, customer capital spending trends, currency exchange rates, competition, and the introduction of new products. Our policy is to price our products and services competitively and, where possible, we pass along cost increases to our customers in order to maintain our margins. We typically evaluate costs and pricing annually, with price increases effective January 1. We evaluate the need to increase prices at other times in response to significant facts and circumstances that may arise, such as increases in the price of inputs to our products, or in response to changes in government or regulatory policies, for example, due to the imposition of tariffs. We are actively pursuing opportunities to expand our customer base both domestically and internationally by fostering strong relationships with existing and new customers and distributors.
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Over the past decade, we have consummated a number of acquisitions of businesses, technologies, and intangibles such as customer lists as part of our growth strategy. Our acquisitions have allowed us to expand our product offerings and the industries we serve, globalize our company, and increase the scale at which we operate. In turn, this growth affords us the ability to improve our operating efficiency, extend our customer base, and further the pursuit of our purpose: Protecting the Vulnerable®.
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Over the past decade, we have consummated a number of acquisitions of businesses, technologies, and intangible assets such as customer lists as part of our growth strategy. Our acquisitions have allowed us to expand our product offerings and the industries we serve, globalize our company, and increase the scale at which we operate. In turn, this growth affords us the ability to improve our operating efficiency, extend our customer base, and further the pursuit of our purpose: Protecting the Vulnerable®.
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Our gross profit is affected by many factors, including the mix of products and services sold and the geographical regions in which we sell them, labor and product costs (including costs of transporting, importing and exporting goods, as well as associated tariffs), manufacturing efficiencies, foreign currency rates and price competition. Historically, as we have integrated acquisitions into our business and taken advantage of manufacturing efficiencies, our gross profit percentages for some products have improved. There are, however, differences in gross profit percentages between product lines, and ultimately our mix of revenues will continue to impact our overall gross profit.
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Our gross profit is affected by many factors, including the mix of products and services sold and the geographical regions in which we sell them, labor and product costs (including costs of transporting, importing and exporting goods, as well as associated tariffs), manufacturing efficiencies, foreign currency rates and price competition. Gross profit percentages differ among product lines, and ultimately our mix of revenue will impact our overall gross profit.
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At the center of our organization are talented people who are capable of taking on new challenges using a team-based approach. Indeed, it is our exceptionally talented workforce that collaborates to find ways to continuously and sustainably improve our products, our services, and ourselves, resulting in long-term value creation for our stakeholders.
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At the center of our organization are skilled people who are capable of taking on new challenges using a team-based approach. Indeed, it is our exceptional workforce that collaborates to continuously and sustainably improve our products, our services, and ourselves, resulting in long-term value creation for our stakeholders.
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Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological, chemical and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection and cleaning processes in the pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare industries. The division also provides testing and laboratory services, mainly to the dental and pharmaceutical industries. Sterilization and Disinfection Control products are disposable and are used on a routine basis.
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Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological, chemical and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection and cleaning processes in the pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare industries. The division also provides sterility assurance testing and laboratory services, primarily to dental and pharmaceutical customers. Sterilization and Disinfection Control products are disposable and are used on a routine basis.
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Our Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, sells and services automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. Immunoassays and peptide synthesis solutions accelerate the discovery, development and manufacture of biotherapeutic therapies, among other applications.
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Our Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, sells and services automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. Immunoassays and peptide synthesis solutions accelerate the discovery, development and manufacture of biologic therapies, among other applications.
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The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells and services quality control products using principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as renal care, environmental and process monitoring, gas flow and torque testing.
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The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells and services quality control products using principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as renal care, gas flow, and environmental and process monitoring.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the Biopharmaceutical Development division increased 0.5 percentage points for the three months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period. The increase was primarily due to higher revenues on a partially fixed cost base, partially offset by the impacts of foreign currency translation and tariffs.
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Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased 3.5 percentage points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the comparable prior year period, primarily due to higher revenue on a partially fixed cost base partially offset by unfavorable product mix.
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The Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures and sells highly sensitive high-throughput genetic analysis tools and related consumables and services that enable clinical research labs and contract research organizations to perform genomic testing for a broad range of research applications in several therapeutic areas, such as screenings for hereditary diseases, pharmacogenetics, oncology related applications and toxicology research.
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The Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures and sells highly sensitive high-throughput genetic analysis instruments, consumables and related services that enable clinical research labs and contract research organizations to perform genomic testing across a broad range of applications in several therapeutic areas, including hereditary disease screenings, pharmacogenetics, oncology related applications and toxicology research.
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Interest expense increased for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period primarily due to the higher interest rate on our Credit Facility relative to the rate on the Notes, which we repaid using $97.0 million of borrowings under the Credit Facility’s Revolver in the prior quarter, partially offset by a decrease in total debt outstanding. We expect interest expense to remain higher for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 compared to fiscal year 2025 as a result of the higher Credit Facility rate compared to the rate previously incurred on the Notes. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, interest expense decreased compared to the prior year period due to lower weighted‑average levels of outstanding interest‑bearing debt and a reduction in interest rates applicable to our floating‑rate debt, partially offset by the higher rate on the Credit Facility compared to the Notes.
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Interest expense increased for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily reflecting the replacement of the Notes with borrowings under our Credit Facility, which carries a higher interest rate. The increase was partially offset by lower weighted‑average levels of outstanding interest‑bearing debt. We repaid the Notes using $97.0 million of borrowings under the Credit Facility’s Revolver in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
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Other expense (income), net primarily consists of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions. In particular, during the nine months ended December 31, 2025, we recognized unrealized foreign currency gains of approximately $5.8 million related to an intercompany U.S. dollar-denominated loan issued in fiscal year 2024 to one of our wholly owned, euro-denominated subsidiaries.
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Other expense (income), net primarily consists of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions. During the prior year period, the U.S. dollar weakened significantly against the euro, resulting in unrealized foreign currency gains of approximately $6.1 million from an intercompany U.S. dollar-denominated loan issued in fiscal year 2024 to one of our wholly owned, euro-denominated subsidiaries.
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Our effective income tax rate was 21.0% and 20.3%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 21, 2025 compared to 24.4% and 6.5% for the comparable prior year periods. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2025 approximated the federal statutory rate of 21%, but was impacted by the valuation allowance on U.S. deferred taxes, offset by the foreign differential rate. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% due to the impact of the valuation allowance on U.S. deferred taxes, partially offset by the foreign rate differential.
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Our effective income tax rate was 35.0% and 32.4%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to the impact of the valuation allowance on U.S. deferred taxes.
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Our future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, such as changes in tax laws including OBBBA, regulations, accounting principles, or interpretations thereof, and the geographic composition of our pre-tax income. We carefully monitor these factors and adjust our effective income tax rate accordingly.
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Our future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, such as changes in the realizability of deferred tax assets, tax laws, regulations, accounting principles, or interpretations thereof, and the geographic composition of our pre-tax income. We carefully monitor these factors and adjust our effective income tax rate accordingly. We currently expect a reasonable possibility of a favorable impact on our effective tax rate within the next 12 months from a potential partial release of the U.S. valuation allowance, although the timing and amount remain subject to our ongoing assessment and other factors affecting the tax rate.
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Net income varies with changes in revenues, gross profit, operating expense, and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Net income included $13.5 million, $11.1 million and $4.0 million of non-cash amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, and depreciation expense, respectively, for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.
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Net income varies with changes in revenue, gross profit, operating expense, and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Net income included $4.4 million, $2.4 million and $1.3 million of non-cash amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, and depreciation expense, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
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Our sources of liquidity include cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and cash available from borrowings under our Credit Facility. We believe these sources are sufficient to meet our ongoing operating needs, scheduled debt service obligations, dividend payments and anticipated capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, we held $29.0 million and $27.3 million of cash, respectively.
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Our sources of liquidity include cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and cash available from borrowings under our Credit Facility. We believe these sources of cash are sufficient to meet our ongoing operating needs, scheduled debt service obligations, dividend payments and anticipated capital expenditures. As of June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, we held $30.7 million and $26.9 million of cash, respectively.
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Working capital, defined as the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities, was $51.2 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to negative working capital of $(61.3) million as of March 31, 2025. The prior period's negative working capital was due to the classification of $97.5 million in principal related to our Notes as a current liability. During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, we settled the Notes using a draw of $97.0 million on the Revolver. The Revolver allows us to borrow up to $125.0 million, and $98.3 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Subsequent to quarter end, we repaid $4.0 million on the Revolver.
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Working capital, defined as the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities, was $45.5 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to working capital of $44.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
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We routinely evaluate opportunities for strategic acquisitions. Future material acquisitions may require us to obtain additional capital, assume third-party debt or incur other long-term obligations. We believe that we have the ability to issue more equity or debt in the future in order to finance our acquisition and investment activities; however, additional equity or debt financing, or other transactions, may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
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We believe that we have the ability to issue more equity or debt in the future in order to finance our investment activities; however, additional equity or debt financing, or other transactions, may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
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We have paid regular quarterly dividends since 2003. We paid dividends of $0.16 per share during the three months ended December 31, 2025, as well as each quarter of fiscal years 2026 and 2025.
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We have paid regular quarterly dividends since 2003. We paid dividends of $0.16 per share during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
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We perform qualitative analyses at least quarterly to identify potential indicators of impairment and to assess whether it is more likely than not that any of our five goodwill reporting units (Sterilization and Disinfection Control, Immunoassays (BPD), Peptides (BPD), Calibration Solutions, and Clinical Genomics) are impaired. As of December 31, 2025, we concluded that there were no indicators of impairment for any of our reporting units. However, our Clinical Genomics reporting unit remains particularly sensitive to significant changes in key valuation assumptions, and therefore carries a heightened risk of future impairment losses. The valuation of our reporting units for impairment testing purposes requires significant management judgment and the use of unobservable Level 3 inputs, including discount rates, forecasted results for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), revenue growth rates, operating expense projections, the identification of comparable public entities, and applied market multiples.
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We perform qualitative analyses at least quarterly to identify potential indicators of impairment and to assess whether it is more likely than not that any of our five goodwill reporting units (Sterilization and Disinfection Control, Immunoassays (BPD), Peptides (BPD), Calibration Solutions, and Clinical Genomics) is impaired. As of June 30, 2026, we concluded that there were no indicators of impairment for any of our reporting units.
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Cash used in investing activities decreased for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 versus the comparable prior year period as we invested in property, plant and equipment for our new leased facility in Sweden in the prior year. Cash used in financing activities resulted in a $26.1 million use of cash for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. We borrowed:
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Cash used in investing activities decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2026 versus the prior year period as we invested in property, plant and equipment for our new leased facility in Sweden in the prior year. Cash used in financing activities resulted in a $10.5 million use of cash for the three months ended June 30, 2026, including:
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We are party to contractual obligations that involve commitments to remit payments to third parties in the ordinary course of business. On a consolidated basis, as of December 31, 2025, we had contractual obligations for open purchase orders of approximately $11.9 million for routine purchases of supplies and inventory, of which the substantial majority are payable in less than one year.
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We are party to contractual obligations that involve commitments to remit payments to third parties in the ordinary course of business. On a consolidated basis, as of June 30, 2026, we had contractual obligations for open purchase orders of approximately $12.5 million for routine purchases of supplies and inventory, of which the substantial majority are payable in less than one year.
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Critical accounting estimates are those that we consider both significant to the preparation of our financial statements and that require complex, subjective, or highly judgmental assessments. These estimates often involve assumptions about inherently uncertain matters and are based on our historical experience, as well as other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. For example, we incorporate expert input when developing estimates used in the valuation of reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. The accounting estimates that require significant management judgment and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 in “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. While we believe our estimates, assumptions and judgements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
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Critical accounting estimates are those that we consider both significant to the preparation of our financial statements and that require complex, subjective, or highly judgmental assessments. These estimates often involve assumptions about inherently uncertain matters and are based on our historical experience, as well as other factors we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. The accounting estimates that require significant management judgment and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 in “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. While we believe our estimates, assumptions and judgements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from these estimates.