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Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-03-29 04:11
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue in Q4 2021 increased to $148 million, representing growth of over 4x compared to Q4 2020. For the full year 2021, total revenue grew to $314 million, also 4x the prior year [10] - Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 was positive $1 million, while for the full year 2021 it was negative $106 million, impacted by noncash expenses [20] - CapEx for the full year 2021 was $57 million, reflecting investments in foundry capacity and capabilities [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Foundry revenue increased to $34 million in Q4 2021 from $16 million in Q4 2020, representing 108% growth. For the full year 2021, foundry revenue increased to $113 million, exceeding the outlook of $100 million and representing growth of 91% over the previous year [13] - The company added 10 new cell programs to the foundry platform in Q4 2021, bringing the total for the year to 31, which is a 72% increase from 2020 [11] - Biosecurity revenue reached $114 million in Q4 2021, bringing the full year revenue to $201 million, significantly exceeding the previous outlook of $110 million [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Biosecurity initiative has scaled tremendously, growing from almost nothing in 2020 to over $200 million in revenue in 2021, driven primarily by K-12 pool testing [6][16] - The company supported a total of 71 active programs across 33 customers in 2021, with strong growth coming from pharma and biotech sectors [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to add an incremental 60 new cell programs in 2022, targeting total revenue of $325 million to $340 million, with foundry revenue expected to be between $165 million and $180 million [26] - Ginkgo is focused on maintaining a strong cash position, ending 2021 with $1.5 billion in cash, which provides a significant runway for growth [34] - The company is committed to a horizontal platform strategy in biotech, aiming to diversify its customer base across various sectors to mitigate risks [35][58] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging market environment for growth companies, with Ginkgo's stock down over 60% since going public, but emphasized the company's strong position and growth potential [5][31] - The management expressed excitement about the potential of synthetic biology and the company's ability to scale its operations effectively [63][64] - There is recognition of the unpredictability of biology and the longer development cycles in biotech, which may pressure valuations in the near term [54] Other Important Information - The company experienced a significant increase in stock-based compensation expense due to modifications in vesting terms, resulting in a one-time catch-up adjustment of approximately $1.5 billion in Q4 2021 [23][25] - The management is cautious about the future of the Biosecurity market, acknowledging uncertainties in funding and demand as the pandemic situation evolves [18][60] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for Biosecurity revenue? - Management expects Biosecurity revenue to be at least $160 million for full year 2022, but acknowledges significant uncertainty in the market [27] Question: How does Ginkgo plan to manage cash flow in the current environment? - The company plans to manage its cash balance carefully, considering objectives such as adding new programs and improving operational efficiency [29] Question: What are the key challenges Ginkgo faces in achieving scale? - Management highlighted the unpredictability of biology, the need for significant automation, and the importance of maintaining a diverse customer base as key challenges [41][51]
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-03-28 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 001-40097 GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 87-2652913 (St ...
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-15 23:14
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DNA) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 15, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Anna Marie Wagner - Senior Vice President of Corporate Development Jason Kelly - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dmytruk - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Larew - William Blair & Company LLC Rahul Sarugaser - Raymond James Ltd. Harsha Pappu - HSBC Anna Marie Wagner Good morning, everyone. This is Anna Marie Wagner. I'm the SVP of Corporate Deve ...
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-14 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share DNA NYSE Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share DNA.WS NYSE FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSU ...
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-15 16:00
Table of Contents Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-fifth of one redeemable warrant SRNGU The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share SRNG The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share SRNGW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION W ...
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-25 06:30
Call Start: 16:30 January 1, 0000 5:13 PM ET Zymergen, Inc. (ZY) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 24, 2021, 16:30 PM ET[Indiscernible] Company Participants Niraj Javeri - IR Josh Hoffman - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Enakshi Singh - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Doug Schenkel - Cowen Tycho Peterson - JP Morgan Matt Sykes - Goldman Sachs Dan Brennan - UBS Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Zymergen First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Confer ...
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-23 16:00
Table of Contents Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-fifth of one redeemable warrant SRNGU The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share SRNG The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share SRNGW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION W ...