Revenue Performance - Oncology revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $17.0 million, a 41.8% increase from $12.0 million in the same period in 2024[99] - For the nine months ended January 31, 2025, oncology revenue reached $44.6 million, reflecting a growth of 23.3% from $36.2 million in the prior year[99] Cost Management - Total costs and operating expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2025, decreased by 14.1% to $12.5 million from $14.6 million in the prior year[98] - Research and development expenses for the three months ended January 31, 2025, were $1.7 million, a decrease of 21.4% from $2.2 million in the same period in 2024[106] - Cost of oncology revenue decreased by 15.7% to $6.6 million for the three months ended January 31, 2025, down from $7.8 million in the prior year[105] - General and administrative expenses decreased by $366,000, or 13.2%, for the three months ended January 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[111] - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, were $6.8 million, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 18.0%, from $8.3 million in 2024[111] - The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to reductions in compensation and employee recruitment expenses[111] Financial Performance - The company reported an income from operations of $4.5 million for the three months ended January 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the prior year[98] - For the nine months ended January 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $518,000, a significant improvement from a net cash used of $4.3 million in the same period of 2024[112] - Net cash used in investing activities was $136,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, down from $839,000 in the prior year[113] - Net cash provided by financing activities was $202,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, compared to a net cash used of $490,000 in the same period of 2024[114] Liquidity and Capital Needs - Cash on hand as of January 31, 2025, was approximately $3.2 million, indicating liquidity challenges[96] - The company may need to raise additional equity or debt capital in the near term to fund operations[97] Debt and Obligations - The company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $78.1 million as of January 31, 2025[96] - The company has no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations[117] - There are no undisclosed transactions or obligations with related parties affecting the reported results[117] - The company does not guarantee any third-party debt[117] - The company is classified as a smaller reporting company and is not required to provide additional market risk disclosures[118]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Champions Oncology reported record revenue of $17 million for Q3 2025, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year [4][14] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record high of $5.2 million, a substantial improvement from an adjusted loss of $1.7 million in the prior year [15][21] - Income from operations was $4.5 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the same quarter last year [15] - Total revenue for the year-to-date was $45 million, up 22% from $36 million in the first three quarters of 2024 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Research service revenue was $12.5 million, up from $12 million in the same period last year, while data revenue contribution was $4.5 million [15] - Gross margin for the quarter improved to 61%, driven by high-margin data revenue, with research service margins increasing to 48% from 35% [17][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a cautious optimism regarding a rebound in the biotech sector, with customers beginning to expand their R&D budgets [5] - Despite improvements, the overall environment remains tight, leading to potential performance volatility [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to create the world's most comprehensive biological data set from clinically relevant tumor populations, enhancing its PDX bank and multiomic data [8][9] - Champions Oncology is exploring various licensing models for its data, including one-time fees and potential royalties, to maximize revenue opportunities [49][50] - The company is focused on expanding its data business while maintaining profitability and driving shareholder value [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the potential for long-term growth despite current challenges in the biotech sector [12][36] - The company is actively engaging with potential customers to build its opportunity pipeline, although it remains premature to forecast the number of deals or their impact on revenue [10][11] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $3.2 million in cash and no debt, with cash generated from operating activities amounting to $900,000 [21][22] - The successful closure of the inaugural data deal is seen as an initial validation of the company's strategic vision [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the licensing deal structure and pipeline opportunities - The licensing deal was for a portion of the data with a one-time fee, and the company is in discussions with multiple partners in the biotech and pharma industry [26][27] Question: Impact of tariffs and budget cuts on customer conversations - Management indicated that while tariffs may not have a direct impact, the overall environment remains tight, affecting the biotech sector [28][29] Question: Customer demand and early studies in the biotech sector - Management acknowledged that the challenging environment has affected customer demand, but they have focused on larger biopharma companies and operational efficiency [31][32] Question: Potential for a turnaround in customer demand - Management noted ongoing investment in pharma and biotech, particularly in oncology, suggesting some positive trends despite overall challenges [34][35] Question: Capital raising for the drug development subsidiary - The subsidiary is seeking capital through external funding, which will not affect the parent company's cash flow but will be an asset for Champions Oncology [39][44] Question: Future pricing models for data licensing - The company is exploring various licensing models, including fees and royalties, to cater to different customer needs [49][50] Question: Competition in the data licensing space - Management believes they have a unique approach by providing deep insights into fewer patients, differentiating themselves from competitors who offer broader but shallower data [65][66] Question: Use of AI in the legacy business - Currently, AI has not significantly impacted the core business, but management remains optimistic about future applications [68] Question: Upcoming cancer research meeting and accepted abstracts - Management expressed excitement about presenting at the upcoming meeting, highlighting their commitment to innovation and R&D [79] Question: Internal team for customer acquisition regarding PDX data - The company has a dedicated team for data strategy, working alongside the core business development team to communicate the value of their data [81][84]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 fiscal 2025 reached $17.0 million, a 42% increase from $12.0 million in Q3 fiscal 2024[6] - Gross profit for Q3 fiscal 2025 was $10.4 million, resulting in a gross margin of 61%[4] - Net income for Q3 fiscal 2025 was approximately $4.5 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in Q3 fiscal 2024[7] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 fiscal 2025 was $5.2 million, a significant improvement from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.7 million in Q3 fiscal 2024[7] - Adjusted EPS for Q3 fiscal 2025 was $0.38, compared to an adjusted EPS loss of $0.12 in Q3 fiscal 2024[26] - Net income for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, was $6,536 million, compared to a net loss of $7,167 million for the same period in 2024[29] - The company reported a basic net income per share of $0.48 for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $0.53 in the same period of 2024[27] Revenue Growth - Total oncology revenue for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, was $44.6 million, a 23.3% increase from $36.2 million in the same period last year[12] - Oncology revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $17,039 million, a 42% increase from $12,019 million in the same period of 2024[27] - The company signed its first data licensing deal worth up to $8.0 million, marking a key milestone in monetizing its proprietary data platform[4] Expenses and Cost Management - Research and development expenses for Q3 fiscal 2025 decreased by 21.4% to $1.7 million compared to $2.2 million in Q3 fiscal 2024[9] - Total costs and operating expenses for Q3 fiscal 2025 were $12.5 million, a decrease of 14.1% from $14.6 million in Q3 fiscal 2024[6] - Research and development expenses decreased to $4,862 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, from $7,494 million in the same period of 2024[27] Cash and Assets - The company ended the quarter with cash on hand of approximately $3.2 million and has no debt[11] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $3,202 million as of January 31, 2025, compared to $2,618 million at the end of April 2024[28] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $946 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, compared to a net cash used of $4,321 million in the same period of 2024[29] - Total assets increased to $30,627 million as of January 31, 2025, up from $26,132 million on April 30, 2024[28] Liabilities and Shares - Total current liabilities decreased to $19,870 million as of January 31, 2025, from $21,541 million on April 30, 2024[28] - The weighted average common shares outstanding for basic shares was 13,620,686 for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, compared to 13,538,480 for the same period in 2024[27] - Operating lease right-of-use assets decreased to $5,370 million as of January 31, 2025, from $6,252 million on April 30, 2024[28]

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Revenue Performance - Oncology services revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $13.5 million, an increase of 16.6% compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2023[107] - For the six months ended October 31, 2024, oncology services revenue reached $27.6 million, reflecting a 14.2% increase from $24.1 million in 2023[108] Cost and Expenses - The cost of oncology services for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $7.4 million, up 12.2% from $6.6 million in 2023[109] - Research and development expenses decreased by 32.8% to $1.7 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $2.5 million in 2023[110] - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $1.9 million, a decrease of 27.3% from $2.6 million in 2023[112] Financial Position - The company reported a net income of approximately $2.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2024, with cash provided by operations of approximately $28,000[104] - As of October 31, 2024, the company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $82.6 million and cash on hand of approximately $2.8 million[104] - Net cash provided by financing activities was $202,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2024, primarily from cash received from stock options exercises[115] - The company has no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations, ensuring transparency in its financial position[119] Strategic Considerations - The company is exploring strategic options to create additional value from its drug discovery business, which may include potential spin-out transactions or capital raises[102] - The company faces risks that could adversely affect its results of operations, including economic uncertainty, inflation, and geopolitical instability[117] Accounting Estimates - Significant estimates affecting financial statements include accounts receivable realization, revenue recognition, and stock-based compensation assumptions[118] - The company is classified as a smaller reporting company and is not required to provide extensive market risk disclosures[120]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 was $13.5 million, representing a 17% increase compared to the same period last year [11] - GAAP income from operations for Q2 was $700,000, compared to a loss of $1.9 million in the prior year [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $1.1 million, compared to an adjusted loss of $1.4 million in the year-ago period [12] - Gross margin improved to 45% from 43% year-over-year [14] - Total revenue for the first half was $27.6 million, an increase of 14% compared to $24 million in the first half of 2024 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core services business experienced sustained growth driven by the PDX bank and multi-omic data [5] - R&D expenses decreased to approximately $1.7 million from $2.5 million year-over-year, a decline of $800,000 [14] - Sales and marketing expenses remained mostly unchanged at $1.7 million compared to $1.8 million last year [15] - G&A expenses decreased to $1.6 million from $2.1 million, primarily due to reduced compensation and recruitment expenses [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The funding environment is showing signs of improvement, particularly from big pharma and the biotech sector, although it has not fully returned to previous levels [23][24] - There is increased investment in the biotech sector, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook for funding [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on monetizing its unique data assets and plans to introduce a new revenue stream through data licensing [7] - The strategy includes enhancing the characterization of tumor models to provide valuable insights for drug development [6] - The company aims to transform its data strategy into a data business that will significantly impact revenue and enterprise value [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to a path of strong financial results and anticipates revenue growth of 10% to 15% for fiscal 2025 [19][20] - The company expects a slight decline in research service revenues next quarter, with a reacceleration anticipated in the fourth quarter [19] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $2.8 million in cash and no debt, indicating a solid cash position [18] - Cash used in operating activities was $300,000, primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the market dynamics regarding funding? - Management noted that while the funding environment is not back to previous levels, it has improved over the last year, with cautious optimism for future funding from big pharma and biotech [23][24] Question: Are there any new tests or services being rolled out? - Management highlighted the focus on the unique biological data created over the years, emphasizing the potential for growth in this area, particularly with the advent of AI [27][28]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $13.5 million, a 17% increase from $11.6 million in Q2 fiscal 2024[7] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $1.1 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million in Q2 fiscal 2024[8] - Gross profit for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $6.1 million, with a margin of 45%, up from a margin of 43% in Q2 fiscal 2024[9] - For the first half of fiscal 2025, total revenue increased 14.2% to $27.6 million compared to $24.1 million in the same period last year[15] - The company projects revenue growth for the year of at least 10% to 15%[6] - Oncology services revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $13.489 million, a 16.6% increase from $11.573 million for the same period in 2023[27] - Net income for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $2.041 million, compared to a net loss of $4.637 million for the same period in 2023[27] - The company reported a basic net income per share of $0.05 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to a loss of $0.15 per share for the same period in 2023[27] Expenses and Costs - Research and development expenses for Q2 fiscal 2025 decreased by 32.8% to $1.7 million compared to $2.5 million in Q2 fiscal 2024[10] - Total costs and operating expenses for Q2 fiscal 2025 were $12.8 million, a decrease of 5.7% from $13.5 million in Q2 fiscal 2024[7] - Cost of oncology services for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $7.4 million, an increase of 12.2% from $6.6 million in Q2 fiscal 2024[9] - Research and development expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $1.689 million, down from $2.515 million for the same period in 2023[27] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $14.084 million as of October 31, 2024, from $13.639 million as of April 30, 2024[28] - Total liabilities decreased to $24.559 million as of October 31, 2024, from $28.035 million as of April 30, 2024[28] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2.754 million as of October 31, 2024, from $2.618 million as of April 30, 2024[28] - Deferred revenue decreased to $10.220 million as of October 31, 2024, from $12.094 million as of April 30, 2024[28] Cash Flow - The company ended the quarter with cash on hand of approximately $2.8 million and no debt[14] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $28, compared to a net cash used of $3.402 million for the same period in 2023[29] Share Information - The weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was 13,593,766, compared to 13,497,061 for the same period in 2023[27]

Revenue and Income - Oncology services revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2024, was $14.1 million, an increase of 11.9% from $12.6 million in the same period of 2023[72]. - The company reported a net income of approximately $1.3 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, with cash provided by operations of approximately $311,000[70]. Costs and Expenses - Cost of oncology services decreased to $7.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, down 8.0% from $7.7 million in 2023[73]. - Research and development expenses were $1.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease of 47.9% from $2.8 million in 2023[74]. - General and administrative expenses decreased to $2.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, down 14.0% from $2.9 million in 2023[76]. - Total costs and operating expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024, were $12.7 million, a decrease of 15.8% from $15.1 million in 2023[71]. Financial Position - As of July 31, 2024, the company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $83.3 million and cash on hand of approximately $2.9 million[70]. - The company may need to raise additional equity or debt capital in the near term to continue funding operations[70]. Research and Development - The company has a pipeline of targets at various stages of discovery and validation, with a select group progressing to therapeutic development[68]. - The company is engaged in developing advanced technology solutions for personalized oncology drug development through its Translational Oncology Solutions[66].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter revenue was $14.1 million, an increase of 12% from the first quarter of 2024 [8] - GAAP income from operations for Q1 2025 was $1.3 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the prior year [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $2 million, compared to an adjusted loss of $1.7 million in the year-ago period [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total cost of sales was $7 million, a decline of 6% from $7.5 million in the first quarter last year, due to operational efficiencies [9] - R&D expense was approximately $1.5 million, down from $2.8 million in the year-ago period, reflecting a strategic reduction [10] - Sales and marketing expense remained flat at $1.6 million, while G&A expense decreased to $1.9 million from $2.3 million in the prior year [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The funding environment for biotech has improved compared to the previous year, although it remains tight for small biotech firms [13] - Larger pharmaceutical companies are cutting back but still have budgets to continue work, indicating a mixed market response [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational improvements and has rightsized to minimize negative impacts from challenges [5] - There is an emphasis on maintaining a strong cash position while reducing costs, particularly in non-core developmental programs [10] - The company is actively engaged in discussions to out-license several programs from its drug development subsidiary, Corellia [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the turnaround, indicating that improvements in operations and external pressures are beginning to ease [4] - The company anticipates continued volatility in financial results but is confident in its path toward sustainable revenue and profitability [5][12] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $2.9 million in cash and no debt, with cash generated from operating activities amounting to $300,000 [11] - The company expects to report its second quarter results in mid-December [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights from customers regarding funding environment - Management noted that while the environment is still tight for small biotech firms, it is improving, especially for mid-sized to larger pharmaceutical companies [13] Question: Trends in conversion rates and cancellations - Management confirmed that both revenue conversion rates and cancellation rates have improved, indicating positive trends [14] Question: Impact of the BIOSECURE Act on competition - Management indicated that the passage of the BIOSECURE Act could potentially help the company by limiting competition from certain entities [15]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $14.1 million, an increase of 12% compared to $12.6 million in the same period last year[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $2.0 million, a significant improvement from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024[4] - Net income for the first quarter was $1.3 million, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million in the same period last year[4] - Total costs and operating expenses for the first quarter were $12.7 million, a decrease of $2.4 million or 15.8% from $15.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024[3] - Total margin improved to 49.7% for the first quarter, up from 38.8% in the same period last year[5] Cost Management - Cost of oncology services decreased by $612,000, or 8.0%, to $7.1 million compared to $7.7 million for the same period last year[5] - Research and development expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 47.9%, to $1.5 million compared to $2.8 million for the same period last year[6] - The company plans to continue focusing on cost reductions to maintain profitability despite potential revenue and margin volatility in upcoming quarters[2] - Stock-based compensation expense decreased to $258 from $423 year-over-year[16] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company ended the quarter with cash on hand of approximately $2.9 million and has no debt[7] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $311, a significant improvement from a cash used of $3,991 in the prior year[16] - Cash at the end of the period was $2,892, down from $4,869 at the end of the same period last year[16] - Net cash used in investing activities was $668, with no purchases of property and equipment reported for the current period[16] - Net cash used in financing activities was $37, compared to $590 in the previous year[16] - The company reported a net increase in cash of $274, contrasting with a decrease of $5,249 in the same period last year[16] - Changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a cash outflow of $1,927, an improvement from $2,725 in the previous year[16] Future Outlook - The company is cautiously optimistic about future growth, citing operational improvements and a strong team as key factors[2] Depreciation and Allowance - Depreciation and amortization expense remained relatively stable at $449, compared to $445 in the prior year[16] - Allowance for doubtful accounts and estimated credit losses showed a reversal of $71, compared to an expense of $162 in the previous year[16]