Inotiv (NasdaqCM:NOTV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call December 03, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsBob Leasure - CEO, President, and DirectorBeth Taylor - EVP and CFOSteve Halper - Head of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsDavid Windley - AnalystFrank Takkinen - Senior Research AnalystMatt Hewitt - Senior AnalystSteve HalperLadies and gentlemen, thank you for your continued patience. Your meeting will begin shortly. If you do need any operator assistance today, please press star zero, and a member o ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 fiscal 2025, total revenue was $138.1 million, an increase of $7.7 million or 5.9% compared to Q4 fiscal 2024, primarily driven by the DSA segment [9][18] - For fiscal year 2025, total revenue was $513 million, an increase of $22.3 million or 4.5% compared to $490.7 million for fiscal 2024 [9][18] - The overall operating loss for Q4 fiscal 2025 decreased to $6.8 million from $13.2 million in Q4 fiscal 2024 [21] - Consolidated net loss attributable to common shareholders in Q4 fiscal 2025 totaled $8.6 million or a $0.25 loss per diluted share, compared to a loss of $18.9 million or $0.73 per diluted share in Q4 fiscal 2024 [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - DSA revenue for Q4 fiscal 2025 was $51.6 million, a 15.7% increase year-over-year, driven by discovery and translational science services [19][20] - RMS revenue for Q4 fiscal 2025 was $86.5 million, an increase of $700,000 or 0.8% compared to Q4 fiscal 2024 [20] - DSA backlog was $138.2 million at September 30, 2025, compared to $129.9 million at September 30, 2024 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The book-to-bill ratio for DSA for Q4 fiscal 2025 was 1.08 to 1, indicating strong demand [19] - DSA cancellations and negative change orders in Q4 fiscal 2025 were approximately 29% lower compared to the prior year [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve DSA revenue and margins while continuing RMS site consolidation to reduce costs [6][9] - The plan includes closing 13 RMS facilities over three years to modernize operations and improve efficiency [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged headwinds from a cybersecurity incident but expressed satisfaction with the recovery and ongoing demand [7][16] - The company remains optimistic about maintaining revenue growth and improving margins in the upcoming quarters [37][41] Other Important Information - The company engaged Perella Weinberg Partners for financial advisory services to explore debt refinancing alternatives [8] - Cash from operations in Q4 fiscal 2025 was $14.3 million, increasing the cash balance to $21.7 million [16][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: What were the headwinds faced in the quarter? - The major headwind was a cybersecurity incident that caused additional expenses and operational challenges, though the company managed to achieve significant awards despite this [31][32] Question: What are the quarter-to-date trends regarding ordering patterns? - The company typically sees a slowdown during the holiday season, but recent quoting activity has been encouraging, with a focus on cost reduction in the RMS business [35][36] Question: How is the company positioned regarding FDA guidance on animal models? - The company has minimal exposure to monoclonal antibodies and does not anticipate significant impacts from the FDA's new guidance [39][40] Question: What are the expectations for customer budgets in the upcoming year? - The company is seeing an increase in quoting activity and anticipates a substantial increase in bookings, indicating a positive outlook for next year's budgets [41] Question: How quickly can studies start for clients? - The company can typically start smaller studies within weeks, while larger animal safety assessments may take three to nine months [42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported third quarter revenue of $137 million, a 23% increase compared to the previous year, driven by a 42% growth in the pharmacy business and a 13% growth in the fee-for-service business [4][14] - Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $3.5 million, a $4.7 million improvement year-over-year, with expectations to achieve profitability in Q4 and become free cash flow positive in 2026 [5][20] - Total revenue for Q3 was $136.6 million, representing a 36.7% year-over-year growth [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Patient services revenue, including capitation and fee-for-service, totaled $60.2 million, accounting for 44.1% of total revenue, with a 21% year-over-year increase [15] - Pharmacy revenue reached $75.9 million, representing 55.6% of total revenue, and increased 57.4% year-over-year due to higher prescription volumes [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expanded its MSO network in Florida to over 200 providers and opened a new pharmacy location to serve network providers [6] - New capitation contracts signed in 2025 are expected to contribute an estimated $19 million in full-year revenue, a 29% increase compared to 2024 [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its delegated capitation model, particularly in Florida, which is expected to become its primary model across all markets [12][13] - The integration of AI into operations is anticipated to enhance performance and reduce costs, with significant operational efficiencies expected from the new AI model [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q4 and highlighted the strong momentum built over the past year [10][20] - The company is optimistic about the impact of recent healthcare policy changes, believing they will lower drug costs and enhance accessibility [40][41] Other Important Information - A cybersecurity incident at a key vendor temporarily affected billing for fee-for-service claims, but the company managed to minimize operational disruptions [9][10] - The company ended the quarter with $27.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $86 million of convertible debt outstanding [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you describe the reserve for fee-for-service revenue? - The reserve was a $1.8 million adjustment that impacted adjusted EBITDA, but normalized performance was significantly better [24][26] Question: How sustainable is the first month of profitability in September? - The company expects to achieve break-even EBITDA in Q4 and anticipates positive adjusted EBITDA in 2026 [28][29] Question: What is the current PM/PM trend on new contracts? - PM/PM is dependent on market location, with most contracts having escalators for annual increases [42] Question: How will changes in payer behavior impact the business? - The overall trend towards lower-cost drugs and simplified reimbursement processes is expected to be net favorable for the company [40][41] Question: What is the outlook for new contracts and covered lives? - The company continues to see strong interest in its model and expects top-line growth to mirror previous years, with no slowdown in value-based contracting opportunities [48][49]