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Fourth Quarter 2024

Net sales of $1.69 billion, decrease of 2%; organic growth of 1%Net income of $500.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $307.7 millionDiluted GAAP EPS of $0.73; adjusted EPS of $0.27Operating cash flow of $173.3 million; free cash flow of $222.1 million

Full Year 2024

Net sales of $6.78 billion, decrease of 3%; organic decline of 2%Net income of $711.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $1,198.8 millionDiluted GAAP EPS of $1.04; adjusted EPS of $0.99Operating cash flow of $840.8 million; free cash flow of $768.3 million

RADNOR, Pa., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

“Our fourth quarter results highlight our team’s commitment to commercial intensity, operational discipline, and enabling breakthrough therapies. As anticipated, we returned to growth in the fourth quarter and delivered sequential and year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, and best-in-class free cash flow conversion. We grew our bioprocessing platform high-single-digits and expect continued strength driven by our focused execution and improving end market conditions,” said Michael Stubblefield, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Looking ahead, we’re entering the year with strong momentum and a clear focus on innovation-driven revenue growth, margin expansion, and continued deleveraging. Our new operating model is driving greater efficiency, and our cost transformation program is ahead of schedule. With our industry-leading portfolio, resilient supply chain, and relentless efficiency, we are confident in achieving both our near-term and long-term financial goals,” Stubblefield concluded.

Fourth Quarter 2024

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, net sales were $1,686.6 million, a decrease of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Foreign currency translation and our Clinical Services divestiture had a negative impact, resulting in sales growth of 1% on an organic basis.

Net income increased to $500.4 million from $98.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, and adjusted net income was $183.9 million as compared to $166.7 million in the comparable prior period. Net Income margin was 29.7%. Adjusted EBITDA was $307.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.2%. Adjusted Operating Income was $279.4 million and Adjusted Operating Income margin was 16.6%.

Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $0.73, while adjusted EPS was $0.27.

Operating cash flow was $173.3 million, while free cash flow was $222.1 million.

Full Year 2024

For the full year ended December 31, 2024, net sales were $6,783.6 million, a decrease of 3% compared to 2023. Modest foreign currency translation benefit was offset by our Clinical Services divestiture, resulting in a sales decline of 2% on an organic basis.

Net income increased to $711.5 million from $321.1 million in 2023, and adjusted net income was $677.7 million as compared to $720.1 million in the comparable prior period. Net Income margin was 10.5%. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,198.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.7%. Adjusted Operating Income was $1,089.8 million and Adjusted Operating Income margin was 16.1%.

Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $1.04, while adjusted EPS was $0.99.

Operating cash flow was $840.8 million, while free cash flow was $768.3 million. Adjusted net leverage was 3.2x as of December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 – Segment Results

Laboratory Solutions

Net sales were $1,125.8 million, a reported decrease of 5%, as compared to $1,182.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Foreign currency translation and our Clinical Services divestiture had a negative impact resulting in sales decline of 1% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $147.4 million as compared to $157.3 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 13.1%.

Bioscience Production

Net sales were $560.8 million, a reported increase of 4%, as compared to $540.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Sales also increased 4% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $149.2 million, as compared to $132.0 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 26.6%.

Full Year 2024 – Segment Results

Laboratory Solutions

Net sales were $4,610.1 million, a reported decrease of 3%, as compared to $4,738.3 million in 2023. Modest foreign currency translation benefit was offset by our Clinical Services divestiture resulting in sales declines of 2% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $598.0 million as compared to $668.3 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 13.0%.

Bioscience Production

Net sales were $2,173.5 million, a reported decrease of 3%, as compared to $2,228.9 million in 2023. Sales also declined 3% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $558.2 million, as compared to $601.9 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 25.7%.

Adjusted Operating Income is Avantor’s segment reporting profitability measure under generally accepted accounting principles and is used by management to measure and evaluate the performance of our Company’s business segments.

Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss our results today, February 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and presentation, as well as a replay, will be available on the investor section of Avantor’s website.

About Avantor
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedInX (Twitter) and Facebook.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To evaluate our performance, we monitor a number of key indicators. As appropriate, we supplement our results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors, creditors and others in assessing our performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP results because they may include or exclude certain items as compared to similar GAAP-based measures, and such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Rather, these measures should be considered as an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements included in reports filed with the SEC in their entirety and not rely solely on any one single financial measure or communication.

The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are sales growth (decline) on an organic basis, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted net leverage, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion.

Organic net sales growth (decline) eliminates from our reported net sales change the impacts of revenues from acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the last year and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe that this measurement is useful to investors as a way to measure and evaluate our underlying commercial operating performance consistently across our segments and the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted Operating Income is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) losses on extinguishment of debt, (v) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vi) gain on sale of business, (vii) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted Operating Income margin is Adjusted Operating Income divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income is our segment reporting profitability measure under GAAP.Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) losses on extinguishment of debt, (vi) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vii) gain on sale of business, (viii) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net income is our net income or loss first adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) losses on extinguishment of debt, (iii) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (iv) gain on sale of business, (v) and certain other adjustments. From this amount, we then add or subtract an assumed incremental income tax impact on the above-noted pre-tax adjustments, using estimated tax rates, to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to analyze the business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted EPS is our adjusted net income divided by our diluted GAAP weighted average share count adjusted for anti-dilutive instruments. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as an additional way to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net leverage is equal to our gross debt, reduced by our cash and cash equivalents, divided by our trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation expense and including the expected run-rate effect of cost synergies and the incremental results of completed acquisitions and divestitures as if those acquisitions and divestitures had occurred on the first day of the trailing 12-month period). We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to evaluate and measure the Company’s capital allocation strategies and the underlying trends in the business. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Free cash flow is equal to our cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus direct transaction costs and income taxes paid related to acquisitions and divestitures (as applicable) in the period. Free cash flow conversion is free cash flow divided by adjusted net income. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as they provide a view on the Company’s ability to generate cash for use in financing or investing activities. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, including our cost transformation initiative, objectives, future performance and business. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “aim,” “anticipate,” “assumption,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “long-term,” “near-term,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “prospects,” “seek,” “target,” “trend,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions; they are not guarantees of performance. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could contribute to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors described in “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. In addition, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise other than as required under the federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact
Allison Hosak
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Avantor
908.329.7281
Allison.Hosak@avantorsciences.com 

Global Media Contact
Eric Van Zanten
Head of External Communications
Avantor
610-529-6219
Eric.VanZanten@avantorsciences.com

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of operations

(in millions, except per share data)

Three months ended
December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales

$   1,686.6

$   1,722.8

$   6,783.6

$   6,967.2

Cost of sales

1,123.7

1,152.4

4,504.3

4,603.4

Gross profit

562.9

570.4

2,279.3

2,363.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

371.4

387.1

1,641.1

1,506.6

Impairment charges

160.8

Gain on sale of business

(446.6)

(446.6)

Operating income

638.1

183.3

1,084.8

696.4

Interest expense, net

(44.9)

(65.3)

(218.8)

(284.8)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(4.4)

(1.0)

(10.9)

(6.9)

Other (expense) income, net

(4.6)

2.5

(1.2)

5.8

Income before income taxes

584.2

119.5

853.9

410.5

Income tax expense

(83.8)

(21.0)

(142.4)

(89.4)

Net income

$      500.4

$       98.5

$      711.5

$      321.1

Earnings per share:

Basic

$       0.74

$       0.15

$       1.05

$       0.48

Diluted

$       0.73

$       0.15

$       1.04

$       0.47

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

680.7

676.4

679.6

675.6

Diluted

682.7

679.2

681.9

678.4

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Consolidated balance sheets

(in millions)

December 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$           261.9

$            262.9

Accounts receivable, net

1,034.5

1,150.2

Inventory

731.5

828.1

Other current assets

118.7

143.7

Total current assets

2,146.6

2,384.9

Property, plant and equipment, net

708.1

737.5

Other intangible assets, net

3,360.2

3,775.3

Goodwill, net

5,539.2

5,716.7

Other assets

360.4

358.3

Total assets

$      12,114.5

$       12,972.7

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of debt

$           821.1

$            259.9

Accounts payable

662.8

625.9

Employee-related liabilities

168.2

133.1

Accrued interest

48.6

50.2

Other current liabilities

306.8

411.2

Total current liabilities

2,007.5

1,480.3

Debt, net of current portion

3,234.7

5,276.7

Deferred income tax liabilities

557.3

612.8

Other liabilities

358.3

350.3

Total liabilities

6,157.8

7,720.1

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock including paid-in capital

3,937.7

3,830.1

Accumulated earnings

2,203.0

1,491.5

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(184.0)

(69.0)

Total stockholders’ equity

5,956.7

5,252.6

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$      12,114.5

$       12,972.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of cash flows

(in millions)

Three months ended
December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$      500.4

$       98.5

$      711.5

$      321.1

Reconciling adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization

100.9

100.6

405.5

402.3

Impairment charges

160.8

Gain on sale of business

(446.6)

(446.6)

Stock-based compensation expense

11.1

8.8

46.8

40.5

Non-cash restructuring charges

0.5

16.9

Provision for accounts receivable and
     inventory

19.3

22.0

75.1

84.5

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

28.4

(78.3)

(46.9)

(172.4)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

2.6

3.1

11.2

13.0

Loss on extinguishment of debt

4.4

1.0

10.9

6.9

Foreign currency remeasurement (gain)
     loss

(3.3)

0.5

(0.3)

(2.6)

Pension termination charges

9.3

9.3

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

11.7

21.9

45.9

77.0

Inventory

3.0

21.2

(18.5)

30.3

Accounts payable

17.7

(43.8)

59.6

(139.6)

Accrued interest

14.9

10.6

(1.6)

0.3

Other assets and liabilities

(100.7)

87.1

(37.7)

48.6

Other

(0.3)

(1.6)

(0.3)

(0.7)

Net cash provided by operating
     activities

173.3

251.6

840.8

870.0

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(27.5)

(50.6)

(148.8)

(146.4)

Proceeds from sale of disposal group, net of
     cash sold

585.2

585.2

Other

0.8

0.6

2.5

2.7

Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities

558.5

(50.0)

438.9

(143.7)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt repayments

(756.8)

(188.1)

(1,341.8)

(846.0)

Payments of debt refinancing fees and
     premiums

(2.3)

Proceeds received from exercise of stock
     options

1.9

4.2

69.2

18.3

Shares repurchased to satisfy employee tax
     obligations for vested stock-based awards

(0.4)

(0.2)

(8.6)

(13.7)

Net cash used in financing activities

(755.3)

(184.1)

(1,281.2)

(843.7)

Effect of currency rate changes on cash and cash
     equivalents

(22.1)

9.5

(21.5)

8.2

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted
     cash

(45.6)

27.0

(23.0)

(109.2)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash,
     beginning of period

310.3

260.7

287.7

396.9

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of
     period

$      264.7

$      287.7

$      264.7

$      287.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

(dollars in millions, %
     based on net sales)

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income

$ 500.4

29.7 %

$   98.5

5.7 %

$ 711.5

10.5 %

$ 321.1

4.6 %

Amortization

74.2

4.4 %

75.0

4.4 %

299.8

4.4 %

307.7

4.4 %

Loss on extinguishment
     of debt

4.4

0.3 %

1.0

— %

10.9

0.2 %

6.9

0.1 %

Integration-related
     expenses1

— %

(0.7)

— %

— %

7.6

0.1 %

Restructuring and
     severance charges2

0.5

— %

8.5

0.5 %

82.8

1.2 %

26.5

0.4 %

Transformation
     expenses3

12.3

0.8 %

5.4

0.3 %

58.9

0.9 %

5.4

0.1 %

Reserve for certain legal
     matters, net4

1.3

0.1 %

3.1

0.2 %

9.2

0.2 %

7.1

0.1 %

Other5

(3.5)

(0.3) %

(0.6)

— %

(3.9)

(0.2) %

(2.8)

— %

Impairment charges6

— %

— %

— %

160.8

2.3 %

Gain on sale of
     business7

(446.6)

(26.5) %

— %

(446.6)

(6.6) %

— %

Pension termination
     charges8

9.3

0.6 %

— %

9.3

0.2 %

— %

Income tax expense
     (benefit)
     applicable to
     pretax
     adjustments

31.6

1.8 %

(23.5)

(1.4) %

(54.2)

(0.8) %

(120.2)

(1.8) %

Adjusted net income

183.9

10.9 %

166.7

9.7 %

677.7

10.0 %

720.1

10.3 %

Interest expense, net

44.9

2.7 %

65.3

3.8 %

218.8

3.2 %

284.8

4.1 %

Depreciation

26.7

1.6 %

25.6

1.4 %

105.7

1.6 %

94.6

1.3 %

Income tax
     provision
     applicable to
     Adjusted Net
     income

52.2

3.0 %

$   44.5

2.6 %

$ 196.6

2.9 %

$ 209.6

3.1 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 307.7

18.2 %

$ 302.1

17.5 %

$  1,198.8

17.7 %

$  1,309.1

18.8 %

1.

Represents direct costs incurred with third parties and the accrual of a long-term retention incentive to integrate acquired companies. These expenses represent incremental costs and are unrelated to normal operations of our business. Integration expenses are incurred over a pre-defined integration period specific to each acquisition.

2.

Reflects the incremental expenses incurred in the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption are specific to employee severance, site-related exit costs, and contract termination costs. The expenses recognized in 2024 represent costs incurred to achieve the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative.

3.

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

4.

Represents charges and legal costs, net of recoveries, in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.

5.

Represents net foreign currency (gain) loss from financing activities and other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).

6.

Related to impairment of Ritter.

7.

Related to gain on sale of our Clinical Services business.

8.

Represents pension termination charges related to termination of our U.S. Pension Plan.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

 

Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin

(dollars in millions, %
      based on net sales)

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income

$ 500.4

29.7 %

$   98.5

5.7 %

$ 711.5

10.5 %

$ 321.1

4.6 %

Interest expense, net

44.9

2.7 %

65.3

3.8 %

218.8

3.2 %

284.8

4.1 %

Income tax expense

83.8

4.8 %

21.0

1.2 %

142.4

2.1 %

89.4

1.3 %

Loss on extinguishment
     of debt

4.4

0.3 %

1.0

— %

10.9

0.2 %

6.9

0.1 %

Other (expense) income,
     net

4.6

0.3 %

(2.5)

(0.1) %

1.2

— %

(5.8)

(0.1) %

      Operating income

638.1

37.8 %

183.3

10.6 %

1,084.8

16.0 %

696.4

10.0 %

Amortization

74.2

4.4 %

75.0

4.4 %

299.8

4.4 %

307.7

4.4 %

Integration-related
     expenses1

— %

(0.7)

— %

— %

7.6

0.1 %

Restructuring and
     severance charges2

0.5

— %

8.5

0.5 %

82.8

1.2 %

26.5

0.4 %

Transformation
     expenses3

12.3

0.8 %

5.4

0.3 %

58.9

0.9 %

5.4

0.1 %

Reserve for certain legal
     matters, net4

1.3

0.1 %

3.1

0.2 %

9.2

0.2 %

7.1

0.1 %

Other5

(0.4)

— %

0.2

— %

0.9

— %

0.3

— %

Impairment charges6

— %

— %

— %

160.8

2.3 %

Gain on sale of
     business7

(446.6)

(26.5) %

— %

(446.6)

(6.6) %

— %

Adjusted Operating
     Income

$ 279.4

16.6 %

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 1,089.8

16.1 %

$ 1,211.8

17.4 %

1.

Represents direct costs incurred with third parties and the accrual of a long-term retention incentive to integrate acquired companies. These expenses represent incremental costs and are unrelated to normal operations of our business. Integration expenses are incurred over a pre-defined integration period specific to each acquisition.

2.

Reflects the incremental expenses incurred in the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption are specific to employee severance, site-related exit costs, and contract termination costs. The expenses recognized in 2024 represent costs incurred to achieve the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative.

3.

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

4.

Represents charges and legal costs, net of recoveries, in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.

5.

Represents other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).

6.

Related to impairment of Ritter.

7.

Related to gain on sale of our Clinical Services business.

 

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Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Adjusted earnings per share

(shares in millions)

Three months ended
December 31,

Year ended
December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$     0.73

$     0.15

$     1.04

$     0.47

Amortization

0.11

0.11

0.44

0.45

Loss on extinguishment of debt

0.01

0.02

0.01

Integration-related expenses

0.01

Restructuring and severance charges

0.01

0.12

0.04

Transformation expenses

0.02

0.01

0.09

0.01

Reserve for certain legal matters, net

0.01

0.01

Other

(0.01)

Impairment charges

0.24

Gain on sale of business

(0.66)

(0.65)

Pension termination charges

0.01

0.01

Income tax expense (benefit) applicable to pretax
       adjustments

0.05

(0.03)

(0.08)

(0.18)

Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

$     0.27

$     0.25

$     0.99

$     1.06

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding:

Share count for Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

682.7

679.2

681.9

678.4

 

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Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Free cash flow

(in millions)

Three months ended
December 31,

Year ended
December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$    173.3

$    251.6

$    840.8

$    870.0

Capital expenditures

(27.5)

(50.6)

(148.8)

(146.4)

Divestiture-related transaction expenses and taxes paid

76.3

76.3

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$    222.1

$    201.0

$    768.3

$    723.6

 

Adjusted net leverage

(dollars in millions)

December 31,
2024

Total debt, gross

$      4,077.8

Less cash and cash equivalents

(261.9)

$      3,815.9

Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$      1,149.7

Trailing twelve months ongoing stock-based compensation expense

47.0

$      1,196.7

Adjusted net leverage (non-GAAP)

              3.2 x

1.

Represents the Adjusted EBITDA of Avantor for the trailing twelve-month period minus the results attributable to the divested business as if such divestiture had been completed on the 1st day of such trailing twelve-month period, as contemplated by our debt covenants.

 

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Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Net sales by segment

(in millions)

December 31

Reconciliation of net sales growth (decline) to
organic net sales growth (decline)

Net sales

growth

(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Divestiture
impact

Organic
net

sales
growth

(decline)

2024

2023

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$  1,125.8

$ 1,182.4

$    (56.6)

$      (3.4)

$     (42.4)

$     (10.8)

Bioscience Production

560.8

540.4

20.4

(1.8)

22.2

Total

$  1,686.6

$ 1,722.8

$    (36.2)

$      (5.2)

$     (42.4)

$       11.4

Year ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$  4,610.1

$ 4,738.3

$   (128.2)

$        5.5

$     (42.4)

$     (91.3)

Bioscience Production

2,173.5

2,228.9

(55.4)

1.8

(57.2)

Total

$  6,783.6

$ 6,967.2

$   (183.6)

$        7.3

$     (42.4)

$    (148.5)

(dollars in millions, %
based on net sales)

December 31

Reconciliation of net sales growth (decline) to
organic net sales growth (decline)

Net sales

growth

(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Divestiture
impact

Organic
net

sales
growth

(decline)

2024

2023

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$  1,125.8

$ 1,182.4

(4.8) %

(0.3) %

(3.6) %

(0.9) %

Bioscience Production

560.8

540.4

3.8 %

(0.3) %

— %

4.1 %

Total

$  1,686.6

$ 1,722.8

(2.1) %

(0.3) %

(2.5) %

0.7 %

Year ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$  4,610.1

$ 4,738.3

(2.7) %

0.1 %

(0.9) %

(1.9) %

Bioscience Production

2,173.5

2,228.9

(2.5) %

0.1 %

— %

(2.6) %

Total

$  6,783.6

$ 6,967.2

(2.6) %

0.1 %

(0.6) %

(2.1) %

 

Adjusted Operating Income by segment

(dollars in millions, %
     represent Adjusted
     Operating Income
     margin)

Three months ended December 31,

Year ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Laboratory Solutions

$ 147.4

13.1 %

$ 157.3

13.3 %

$ 598.0

13.0 %

$ 668.3

14.1 %

Bioscience Production

149.2

26.6 %

132.0

24.4 %

558.2

25.7 %

601.9

27.0 %

Corporate

(17.2)

— %

(14.5)

— %

(66.4)

— %

(58.4)

— %

Total

$ 279.4

16.6 %

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 1,089.8

16.1 %

$ 1,211.8

17.4 %

 

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STARTRADER Launches SKHY as SK Hynix Makes Its US Market Debut, Giving Clients Timely Access to a Key AI Memory Name

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SKHY gives clients direct exposure to a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory at the heart of the AI acceleration market.

DUBAI, UAE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER today announced the launch of SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) as a US Stock CFD on its trading platform, available from July 22, 2026. Moving swiftly following SK Hynix’s recent US listing, which raised approximately $26.5 billion, STARTRADER is ensuring clients can engage with this name at the earliest opportunity.

This is precisely the type of occasion STARTRADER builds its product strategy around. As significant names enter the US market and begin drawing institutional attention, STARTRADER moves decisively to ensure clients have access when it carries the most relevance. For a company of SK Hynix’s standing in the AI memory supply chain, its US debut represents exactly that kind of opportunity.

The decision reflects a product philosophy centred on anticipation. As the boundary between global and US-listed equities continues to narrow, STARTRADER intends to remain consistently at that intersection, connecting clients to names the global investment community is beginning to follow closely and providing the access needed to engage with both confidence and context.

“Clients who follow the AI infrastructure story understand that the opportunity runs through the entire supply chain, including the memory and bandwidth that make large-scale AI possible. SK Hynix’s arrival on the US market made this the right moment to act, and acting early on behalf of our clients is exactly what we intend to keep doing.”

Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

SKHY marks the latest addition in a product offering designed to keep clients directly connected to the names and sectors defining the next phase of global market development, with the breadth and precision to engage with structural investment themes as they take shape.

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FORD AND GEELY AUTO JOIN FORCES IN EUROPE TO PRODUCE NEXT-GENERATION MULTI-ENERGY VEHICLES IN SPAIN

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The global automakers plan to form a manufacturing joint venture at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, plant, combining scale and factory utilization, to build Ford and Geely vehiclesThe partnership, built on a foundation of trust and shared business principles, secures the future of the Valencia plant, provides long-term stability and creates the potential for future high-tech manufacturing job growthThe joint venture addresses the new realities of the European market — intense global competition, relentless cost pressure and tightening regulation — resetting Valencia to build at the industry’s emerging cost benchmarkThe Valencia plant will produce a new generation of low- and zero-emission vehicles for European markets, offering customers an outstanding technology experienceThe joint venture is expected to produce an all-new multi-energy crossover for Ford, in addition to a new member of the Bronco family, plus two electric Geely SUVs, with production starting in 2028. Kuga production continues uninterruptedThe collaboration accelerates Geely Auto’s European expansion, and supports Ford’s product offensive to bring five new passenger vehicles to European showrooms by 2029

VALENCIA, Spain, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings (hereafter “Geely Auto”) today announced an agreement to form a Europe-focused joint venture (JV) at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, manufacturing hub.

The new JV will manufacture Ford and Geely multi-energy passenger vehicles for the European market, driving greater choice and value for European drivers.

Europe is home to one of the fiercest competitive battles in the global automotive industry today. Tightening regulation, high operating costs and a new generation of global competitors have reset the industry’s benchmark for manufacturing cost, vehicle technology and software experience.

By pooling production volume, Ford and Geely will maximize the capacity of the Valencia plant, lower the cost of every vehicle built there, and compete at this emerging cost standard while delivering world-class multi-energy vehicles and strengthening the local Valencia economy in the process.

Pending regulatory approvals, the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028. The Valencia plant will continue to produce the Ford Kuga in the meantime.

“This JV with Ford in Europe reflects our commitment to open, collaborative product development as part of our growth strategy, deepening our local presence and commitment to customers in Europe”, said Alex Nan, Vice President of Geely Auto Group. “We are dedicated to delivering vehicles that European customers will choose on merit: on industry leading features, on high-quality and on actively contributing to Europe’s green future. Put simply: we are building cars in Europe, for Europe, alongside a trusted partner.”

Ford’s partnership with Geely is built on a foundation of trust and respect stretching back to 2010 when Ford sold Volvo Cars to Geely and watched it protect and revitalize the brand. Both companies share a commitment to quality, cost-efficient sourcing and continuous improvement, as well as a belief that customers should be able to choose their own path through the energy transition.

Transforming Valencia into a Powerhouse for Low-CO2 Mobility

The JV will transform Ford’s Valencia facility – already one of Europe’s most productive and advanced plants, with a potential annual capacity of about 500,000 vehicles – into a shared, high-tech manufacturing hub built to compete at the industry’s new global cost standard. The plant has been at the leading edge of the European market since it opened in 1976, when it built the original Ford Fiesta, Ford’s first global front-wheel-drive car, and a major success. Ford was the first non-Spanish automaker to build in Valencia, the start of a partnership with Spain and its people that remains as strong today.

Under the proposed ownership structure, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Geely Auto 34%.

An Exciting Vehicle Lineup

“For nearly 50 years, Valencia has built some of the most-loved cars in our history, and now this team will help build our future”, said Jim Baumbick, President, Ford of Europe. ” That’s why we’re building a flexible, cost-effective industrial system with a capable partner in Geely Auto. Together we can fully utilize a best-in-class plant with a great workforce and match the industry’s new cost benchmark. This is all part of Ford’s vision to give European drivers rally-bred handling, true off-road capability and multi-energy technology, with a distinct Blue Oval DNA.”

The JV will combine the engineering, manufacturing and development know-how of two of the world’s leading automakers to build both Ford and Geely low- and zero-emission passenger vehicles. The cars will be tailored for European drivers and will offer them choice in powertrain technology, as well as outstanding digital experiences.

Ford Models:

The Popular Ford Kuga: Production of the Ford Kuga — one of Europe’s favorite plug-in hybrids — will continue uninterrupted in Valencia.A Rugged New Bronco: Valencia will also produce a new member of the global Bronco family – a tough, compact, adventure-ready SUV built for European roads, with production starting in 2028.An All-New Crossover: A multi-energy family crossover, designed by Ford and jointly developed with Geely will arrive in 2028. Engineered with Ford’s signature capabilities and driving dynamics, it is part of an aggressive product offensive that will bring five new multi-energy vehicles to Europe by 2029.

Geely Models:

Sleek Electric SUVs: Geely Auto plans to produce two electric SUVs at the Valencia facility in full support of their European focus and growth strategy. The first Geely-branded models to be manufactured under this joint venture are scheduled to roll off the production line in 2028.

The venture supports Geely Auto’s international expansion, following overseas sales of 474,228 vehicles in the first half of the year, while advancing Ford’s strategy of using partnerships to compete with speed, efficiency and scale in Europe.

“This partnership shows how automakers are strengthening Europe’s industrial base, but we can’t do it alone,” said Jim Baumbick. “What we’ve achieved in Valencia, with the ongoing support of Spain’s national and regional governments, is a masterclass in public-private partnership that sets the benchmark for the rest of Europe.”

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities, and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services, including BlueCruise (ADAS) and security. The company offers freedom of choice through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles (“EVs”) along with embedded software that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, the company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 168,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands.

Geely Auto achieved cumulative sales of 3,024,567 units in 2025, exceeding the full-year sales target with a year-on-year growth of 39%. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,687,767 units, a year-on-year increase of 90%.

With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems.

As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation.

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K25.ai Secures Series A Investment with Strategic Support from Amber Group, Valuation Doubles to US$200 Million

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SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — K25.ai, the AI-native prediction market transforming livestreams into real-time interactive markets, today announced the closing of its Series A investment round, with strategic support from Amber Group, at a post-money valuation of US$200 million, doubling the company’s valuation in under 60 days.

The Series A marks another major milestone for K25.ai as it builds a new category at the convergence of artificial intelligence, live digital content, creator economies and prediction markets.

K25.ai enables audiences to predict what happens next across live sports, esports, entertainment and creator content. Its proprietary AI infrastructure supports real-time market generation, content monitoring and outcome resolution, powering a seamless watch-to-predict experience.

The investment and strategic collaboration will accelerate K25.ai’s product development, global expansion, institutional liquidity infrastructure and creator ecosystem.

“We’re building the category where AI meets live content and real-money prediction. Amber Group’s backing — and the doubling of our valuation — confirms the market is ready. We’re moving fast,” said Andy Cheung, Founder and CEO of K25.ai.

Amber Group will support K25.ai across market infrastructure, liquidity strategy, ecosystem development and related digital asset expertise.

“K25.ai is creating a differentiated platform at the intersection of AI, real-time content and prediction markets,” said Haoyu, Portfolio Director of amber.ac. “We are excited to support its experienced team as it scales a new generation of interactive financial and entertainment experiences.”

The Series A follows K25.ai’s recently closed Pre-A round led by Nasdaq-listed NewGenIVF Group Limited (Nasdaq: NIVF). The Series A support from Amber Group doubles K25.ai’s valuation from its Pre-A round and adds a second institutional backer alongside NewGenIVF Group, extending K25.ai’s strategic support across both public markets and digital assets.

About K25.ai

K25.ai is an AI-native livestreaming prediction market transforming passive audiences into active participants. By combining live content, creator-led markets and AI-powered resolution, K25.ai is building the infrastructure for the next generation of interactive information markets.

About Amber Group

Amber Group is a global leader in digital assets, headquartered in Singapore. Amber Group is the parent company of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), which operates as a separate publicly traded company. Since 2017, Amber Group has developed full-stack solutions that bridge traditional finance and digital assets, offering end-to-end services including wealth management, asset management, market making, advisory, investment, and infrastructure. These products and services are offered across various entities within Amber Group. Certain products, services, technologies, and initiatives described in this press release are developed or carried out by subsidiaries or affiliates of Amber Group other than Amber International Holding Limited, and are not necessarily conducted by or attributable to the listed entity.

Backed by top investors and equipped with deep expertise in both digital and traditional markets, Amber Group leverages AI, blockchain, and quantitative research to deliver personalized, cutting-edge solutions. The company focuses on servicing a diverse global clientele—comprising HNW individuals, institutions, funds, exchanges, and projects—to optimize returns safely across all market conditions.

Learn more at www.ambergroup.io.

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