Enzo Biochem Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Enzo Biochem, Inc. reported a decline in revenue and gross margin for the fiscal third quarter ended April 30, 2025, while also announcing strategic reviews and a class-wide settlement related to a cyber incident [1][6][3]. Financial Highlights - The company's third-quarter revenue was $6.4 million, a decrease of $1.6 million or 20% compared to the same period last year [6]. - Gross margin percentage for the third quarter was 39%, down from 47% in the previous year, primarily due to reduced revenues not covering fixed manufacturing costs [6]. - The net loss per basic and fully diluted share was ($0.05) for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to ($0.06) for the same period in 2024 [6]. Recent Events - A class-wide settlement agreement related to an April 2023 cyber incident was approved, with $0.8 million paid in March 2025 and a remaining balance of $6.7 million due by July 10, 2025 [3]. - The Board of Directors initiated a review of strategic alternatives, forming a special committee to explore options including potential transactions or returning excess capital to shareholders [4]. - The company voluntarily delisted its common stock from NYSE, with trading on OTCQX commencing on April 21, 2025 [5]. Company Overview - Enzo Biochem has been operating for over 45 years, focusing on life sciences through its Enzo Life Sciences division, which offers a wide range of products for research and drug development [5]. - The company launched approximately 100 new products in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, aiming to drive new revenues [6]. Balance Sheet Data - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $36.7 million and working capital of $31.3 million [12]. - Stockholders' equity decreased to $43.4 million from $56.1 million as of July 31, 2024 [12].