AbCellera Biologics Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 11, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 11, 2026
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
- Nature of operations
AbCellera Biologics Inc.’s (the “Company”) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody medicines for indications with high unmet medical need. The Company aims to bring antibody drug candidates from target to clinic by combining expertise, technologies, and infrastructure for antibody drug discovery and development. The Company uses its capabilities to develop its own pipeline of future antibody drugs and has a diversified portfolio of royalty (and equivalent) stakes in future antibody drugs with partners.
- Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, the year-end condensed consolidated financial statement data was derived from audited financial statements and these financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the accompanying notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2025.
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for a full year. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements follow the same significant accounting policies as those described in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025.
All amounts expressed in these condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and the accompanying notes thereto are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share data and where otherwise indicated. References to “$” are to U.S. dollars and references to “C$” and “CAD” are to Canadian dollars.
- Significant accounting policies
Use of estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Areas of significant estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition including estimated timing of completion of performance obligations and determining whether an option for additional goods or services represents a material right, the impairment assessment of intangible assets and goodwill, and the estimates associated with stock-based compensation awards. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends and other market-specific or other relevant factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates when there are changes in circumstances, facts and experience. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimates.
Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company has reviewed recent accounting pronouncements in the three months ended March 31, 2026 and concluded that they are either not applicable to the Company or no material impact is expected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.
- Net loss per share
Basic and diluted net loss per share was calculated as follows:
| Three months ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic and diluted loss per share | 2025 | 2026 |
| Net loss | $(45,621) | $(43,165) |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 297,692,663 | 303,074,605 |
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $(0.15) | $(0.14) |
The Company’s potentially dilutive securities, which include stock options and restricted share units (“RSUs”), have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026 as the effect would be to reduce the net loss per share. Therefore, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026 used to calculate both basic and diluted net loss per share is the same.
The Company excluded 71,947,646 and 79,140,601 potential common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026, respectively, from the computation of diluted net loss per share because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
- Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
| December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $53,405 | $53,405 |
| Building and building improvements | 193,160 | 194,834 |
| Equipment | 102,935 | 103,801 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 136,117 | 134,300 |
| Property and equipment | 485,617 | 486,340 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (57,614) | (63,534) |
| Property and equipment, net | $428,003 | $422,806 |
Depreciation expense on property and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 was $4.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively.
- Intangible assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
| December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosscarryingamount | Accumulatedamortization | Net bookvalue | Grosscarryingamount | Accumulatedamortization | Net bookvalue | |
| License | $16,620 | $8,968 | $7,652 | $16,620 | $9,370 | $7,250 |
| Technology | 52,700 | 21,971 | 30,729 | 52,700 | 22,490 | 30,210 |
| Total | $69,320 | $30,939 | $38,381 | $69,320 | $31,860 | $37,460 |
Amortization expense on intangible assets subject to amortization is estimated to be as follows for each of the next five years ended March 31:
| AmortizationExpense | |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,732 |
| 2028 | 3,732 |
| 2029 | 3,732 |
| 2030 | 3,686 |
| 2031 | 2,326 |
| $17,208 | |
- Investments in equity accounted investees and other assets
The Company has entered intotwo separate 50% joint ventures, Dayhu JV and Beedie JV, as part of the construction of new office and laboratory headquarters. The Company recorded immaterial amounts of proportionate income or loss with respect to either venture in the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026.
Dayhu JV
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the equity investment balance was $10.8 million and $11.5 million, respectively, of which substantially all the assets in the Dayhu JV are comprised of property and equipment. As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset of $45.9 million and $45.2 million, respectively, and an operating lease liability of $46.7 million and $45.6 million, respectively, associated with an office lease with the Dayhu JV. In the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026, the Company incurred lease expense of $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to the Dayhu JV included within operating expenses.
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the Dayhu JV’s fixed-rate mortgage had a balance of $61.2 million and $60.2 million, respectively. The Company provides a limited guarantee of the JV's loan obligations, capped at CAD $42.0 million ($30.6 million), which matches a corresponding guarantee provided by the Dayhu JV partner.
Beedie JV
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the equity investment balance was$51.8 million and$53.8 million, respectively, of which substantially all the assets in the Beedie JV are comprised of property and equipment. As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset of $71.5 million and $71.0 million, respectively, and an operating lease liability of $75.7 million and $74.4 million, respectively, associated with an office lease with the Beedie JV. In the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026, the Company incurred lease expense ofnil and $1.8 million, respectively, to the Beedie JV included within operating expenses.
The Company had a loan receivable balance of$39.4 million and$39.2 million at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively, included within other current assets. The loan receivable is directly with our JV partner, Beedie, which relates to the land and construction loan that matures in February 2027.
- Other current assets and liabilities
Other current assets
| December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes receivable | $55,695 | $39,800 |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 9,670 | 11,279 |
| Materials and supplies | 6,336 | 7,860 |
| Loans receivable from JV partners | 39,412 | 39,164 |
| Total other current assets | $111,113 | $98,103 |
Current accounts payable and other current liabilities
| December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $25,228 | $20,808 |
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 5,815 | 5,869 |
| Payroll liabilities | 10,755 | 3,926 |
| Current portion of deferred government contribution | 8,983 | 8,948 |
| Total accounts payable and other current liabilities | $50,781 | $39,551 |
- Shareholders’ equity
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity under the Pre-IPO Plan since December 31, 2025:
| Number ofShares | Weighted-Average ExercisePrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 24,089,219 | $1.07 |
| Granted | – | – |
| Exercised | (825,281) | 0.22 |
| Forfeited | – | – |
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 23,263,938 | $1.10 |
| Options exercisable as of March 31, 2026 | 23,263,938 | $1.10 |
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity under the 2020 Plan since December 31, 2025:
| Number ofShares | Weighted-Average ExercisePrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 36,376,041 | $7.38 |
| Granted | 10,103,558 | 3.43 |
| Exercised | (103,287) | 2.99 |
| Forfeited | (640,277) | 5.73 |
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 45,736,035 | $6.54 |
| Options exercisable as of March 31, 2026 | 20,191,253 | $9.82 |
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity under the 2020 Plan since December 31, 2025:
| Number ofShares | Weighted-Average GrantDate Fair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 8,837,384 | $4.75 |
| Granted | 4,055,281 | 3.43 |
| Vested and settled | (2,416,303) | 5.51 |
| Forfeited | (335,734) | 4.72 |
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 10,140,628 | $4.04 |
As of March 31, 2026, the number of shares available for issuance under the 2020 Plan was 33,758,986, which includes awards granted and outstanding under the Pre-IPO Plan that are forfeited after December 10, 2020.
Stock-based compensation:
Stock-based compensation was classified in the condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss as follows:
| Three months ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2026 | |
| Research and development expenses | $8,136 | $7,039 |
| Sales, general, and administrative expenses | 6,650 | 4,974 |
| $14,786 | $12,013 | |
- Revenue
The disaggregated revenue categories are presented on the face of the condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Deferred revenue outstanding in each respective period is as follows:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred revenue | $19,221 | $32,535 | $17,026 | $8,993 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026, the Company recognized $2.6 million, and $7.9 million, respectively, that was included in deferred revenue at the end of the preceding periods. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company collected $18.0 million of the $36.0 million litigation settlement receivable outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
- Financial instruments
Fair Value Measurements
The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy established by U.S. GAAP that prioritizes those inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and accounts payable and other liabilities. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities, and loans receivable, approximate their fair values, and are primarily classified as Level 2.
At March 31, 2026, the Company also held non-marketable securities included in other long-term assets of $32.5 million (December 31, 2025 - $32.5 million). These non-marketable securities are measured at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer.
Marketable Securities
As part of the Company’s cash management strategy, the Company holds high credit quality marketable securities that are available to support the Company’s current operations. As of March 31, 2026, our marketable securities were rated A- or higher (or its equivalent) by at least two of the major rating agencies with a weighted average life of approximately 0.6 years.
Level 2 marketable securities in the fair value hierarchy were based on quoted market prices to the extent available or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine fair value. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the period.
The following table presents information about the Company’s marketable securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the level of the fair value hierarchy used to determine such fair values:
| Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2026: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Marketable securities | ||||
| U.S. government agencies | $63,482 | $– | $– | $63,482 |
| Certificate of deposit | – | 105,629 | – | 105,629 |
| Commercial paper | – | 41,313 | – | 41,313 |
| Corporate bonds | – | 144,774 | – | 144,774 |
| Asset backed securities | – | 72,471 | – | 72,471 |
| $63,482 | $364,187 | $– | $427,669 | |
- Commitments and contingencies
From time to time, the Company may become involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. At each reporting date, the Company evaluates whether or not a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably estimable under the provisions of the authoritative guidance that addresses accounting for contingencies. The Company does not have contingency reserves established for any litigation liabilities and any of the costs related to such legal proceedings are expensed as incurred.
The Company may enter into certain agreements with strategic partners in the ordinary course of operations that may include investments in collaborative arrangements, contractual milestone payments related to the achievement of pre-specified research, development, regulatory and commercialization events and indemnification provisions, which are common in such agreements.
Pursuant to the agreements, the Company may be obligated to make research and development and regulatory milestone payments upon the occurrence of certain events and upon receipt of royalty payments in the low single-digits to mid-twenties based on certain net sales targets. Immaterial amounts were expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2025 or March 31, 2026.
- Government contributions
The Company recognized the following on the consolidated balance sheets:
| Deferred Government Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable5 · Government Grant1 · Total | |||||
| Non-repayable · Conditionally Repayable · Repayable | |||||
| Government Contribution 1 (Canada)2 | $– | $1,367 | $76,772 | $– | $78,139 |
| Government Contribution 2 (Canada)3 | 12,486 | 10,678 | – | 70,473 | 81,151 |
| Government Contribution 2 (British Columbia)4 | 17,716 | – | 24,789 | – | 24,789 |
| Other Government Grants | – | 974 | – | – | 974 |
| March 31, 2026 | $30,202 | $13,019 | $101,561 | $70,473 | $185,053 |
| December 31, 2025 | $33,592 | $13,690 | $103,247 | $66,499 | $183,436 |
| Current | $17,661 | $2,299 | $6,649 | $– | $8,948 |
| Long-term | $12,541 | $10,720 | $94,912 | $70,473 | $176,105 |
1 No amounts have been accrued related to the repayment terms as the conditions are estimated to be non-probable.
2 As of December 31, 2024, the Company had incurred the maximum expenditures under the agreement. Repayment of CAD $116.9 million ($88.5 million) of the funded amount is conditional on achieving certain revenue thresholds over a specified period of time.
3 The funding includes repayable and conditionally repayable amounts starting in 2033 over 15 years, where the conditional portion is based on certain revenue thresholds, at a factor of up to 1.4 times the original grant. As of March 31, 2026, total available undrawn grant funding was approximately CAD $111.8 million ($80.2 million), consisting of CAD $94.4 million ($67.8 million) for future qualifying expenditures and $12.5 million in accrued grants receivable for which claims will be filed subsequently.
4 Conditionally repayable amounts starting in 2032 over up tofifteen years, based on certain revenue thresholds. As of March 31, 2026, total available undrawn grant funding was approximately CAD $60.2 million ($43.2 million), consisting of CAD $35.5 million ($25.5 million) for future qualifying expenditures and $17.7 million in accrued grants receivable for which claims will be filed subsequently.
5 During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized non-cash investing and financing activities for uncollected government grants of $0.2 million and $4.9 million, respectively (2025: $0.8 million and $8.3 million).
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