Core Insights - Microbix Biosystems Inc. reported disappointing financial results for Q3 and YTD 2025, with significant declines in revenue and net loss compared to the previous year [1][2][6] Financial Performance - Q3 revenue was $3.5 million, a 31% decrease from $5.1 million in Q3 2024, driven by a 44% drop in antigen sales and a 9% decline in QAPs sales [3][11] - Year-to-date (YTD) revenue was $14.8 million, down 22% from $19.1 million in YTD 2024, with antigen revenues up 11% but QAPs revenues down 25% [7][11] - Gross margin for Q3 was 41%, down from 54% in the previous year, primarily due to a less favorable product mix [4][11] - YTD gross margin was 56%, down from 63% in YTD 2024, affected by lower sales of higher-margin products [8][11] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses in Q3 increased by 22% compared to Q3 2024, influenced by lower investment income and the absence of grant income [5][11] - YTD operating expenses rose slightly due to increased investment in R&D and sales and marketing activities [8][11] Net Loss and Cash Flow - The company reported a net loss of $1.6 million for Q3, compared to a net income of $246,746 in Q3 2024 [6][11] - YTD net loss was $765,150, a significant decline from a net income of $3.1 million in YTD 2024 [9][11] - Cash used in operating activities was $1.9 million for Q3, compared to cash provided of $604,064 in Q3 2024 [6][11] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, the company had strong cash and equivalents of $12.1 million, with a current ratio of 9.73 and a debt to equity ratio of 0.30, both improved from the previous year [10][11] Corporate Outlook - Management remains cautious about the outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2025, particularly due to reduced sales into China [2][12] - The company aims to drive sales growth across all business lines while improving gross margins and bottom-line results [12]
Microbix Reports Results for Q3 Fiscal 2025