Form 8-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2022

 

 

ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-40538   94-3368109

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

2451 Bert Drive

Hollister, CA 95023

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (831) 637-1100

2290 Bert Drive, Hollister, CA 95023

(Former name, or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share   TKNO   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 


Item 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 15, 2022, Alpha Teknova, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Press Release, is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release issued by Alpha Teknova, Inc., dated March 15, 2022
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.  
Date: March 15, 2022     By:  

/s/ Stephen Gunstream

 
      Stephen Gunstream  
      President and Chief Executive Officer  
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Teknova Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results 

Full year 2021 total revenue was $36.9 million, up 18% year-over-year

Excluding Sample Transport revenue of $1.5 million, full year 2021 total revenue was $35.4 million,

up 31% year-over-year

Company provides 2022 revenue guidance of $44-$48 million

HOLLISTER, Calif., March 15, 2022 – Alpha Teknova, Inc. (“Teknova”) (Nasdaq: TKNO), a leading provider of critical reagents for the discovery, development, and commercialization of drug therapies, novel vaccines, and molecular diagnostics, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2021.

“We had solid fourth quarter revenue and a great finish to a year in which we made meaningful progress against our strategic priorities,” said Stephen Gunstream, President and CEO of Teknova. “We continue to see robust demand for our high-quality, custom solutions, and anticipate another year of strong revenue growth ahead. We also continue to make strategic investments across our Company to develop the products, capabilities, and infrastructure necessary to execute on our long-term growth strategy.”

Corporate and Financial Updates

 

 

Achieved quarterly total revenue of $10.1 million, consistent with total revenue for the same period in 2020, and up 26% to $9.6 million in the fourth quarter 2021, as compared to $7.6 million in the fourth quarter 2020, when Sample Transport is excluded

 

 

Achieved full year 2021 total revenue of $36.9 million, up 18% as compared to $31.3 million for the full year 2020, and up 31% to $35.4 million for the full year 2021, as compared to $27.0 million for the full year 2020, when Sample Transport is excluded

 

 

Invested in manufacturing capacity expansion in existing facilities and construction of a new, state-of-the art GMP manufacturing facility, including new hires with process development and automation expertise

 

 

Strengthened talent base through hires in R&D, sales and marketing, finance, and operations

 

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Revenue for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2021

 

     For the Three
Months Ended
December 31,
     For the Twelve
Months Ended
December 31,
 
(Dollars in Thousands)    2021      2020      2021      2020  

Lab Essentials

   $ 6,744      $ 5,746      $ 27,184      $ 21,240  

Clinical Solutions

     2,439        1,666        6,793        4,807  

Sample Transport

     495        2,530        1,530        4,297  

Other

     432        215        1,386        953  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

   $ 10,110      $ 10,157      $ 36,893      $ 31,297  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2021 was $10.1 million, in line with $10.2 million in the fourth quarter 2020. Excluding Sample Transport, revenue for the fourth quarter 2021 was $9.6 million, a 26% increase from $7.6 million in the fourth quarter 2020.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter 2021 was $5.0 million, compared to $5.6 million in the fourth quarter 2020. Gross margin for the fourth quarter 2021 was 49.2% of revenue, compared to 54.8% in the fourth quarter 2020. Excluding the impact of a $0.2 million benefit from reversing a portion of the reserve related to excess Sample Transport inventory, gross margin was 47.0% for the fourth quarter 2021. The lower gross margin for the fourth quarter 2021 reflects higher costs associated with expected investments that the Company began making in its current manufacturing capacity and capabilities to support long-term growth.

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter 2021 were $9.7 million, compared to $4.8 million in the fourth quarter 2020. The increase was primarily related to continued personnel increases in R&D, sales and marketing, finance, and operations. The increase also reflects the new costs in the fourth quarter 2021 associated with operating as a public company when compared to the fourth quarter 2020.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the fourth quarter 2021 was negative $3.6 million, or negative $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of positive $0.1 million, or positive $0.03 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2020.

Cash used in operating activities for the fourth quarter 2021 was $3.1 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $2.4 million for the fourth quarter 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2021 was negative $3.4 million, compared to positive $1.6 million for the fourth quarter 2020. Free Cash Flow was negative $10.5 million for the fourth quarter 2021, compared to negative $1.1 million for the fourth quarter 2020.

 

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Full Year 2021 Financial Results

Total revenue was $36.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 (“2021”), an 18% increase from $31.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020”). Excluding Sample Transport, revenue for 2021 was $35.4 million, a 31% increase from $27.0 million in 2020.

Gross profit for 2021 was $17.6 million, compared to $17.8 million in 2020. Gross margin for 2021 was 47.8%, compared to 56.7% in 2020. Excluding the impact of a $0.4 million net reserve related to excess Sample Transport inventory, gross margin was 48.9% for 2021. The lower gross margin for 2021 reflects higher costs associated with expected investments that the Company began making in its current manufacturing capacity and capabilities to support long-term growth.

Operating expenses for 2021 were $29.6 million, compared to $13.1 million in 2020. Operating expenses increased as the Company invested in personnel in R&D, sales and marketing, finance, and operations. The increase also reflects the substantial new costs in 2021 associated with operating as a public company when compared to 2020.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for 2021 was negative $9.8 million, or negative $0.61 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of positive $0.6 million, or positive $0.16 per diluted share, for 2020.

Cash used in operating activities for 2021 was $9.1 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $2.5 million for 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 was negative $7.6 million, compared to positive $7.0 million for 2020. Free Cash Flow was negative $28.9 million for 2021, compared to negative $3.0 million for 2020.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $87.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.

2022 Revenue Outlook

Teknova anticipates total revenue of $44 million to $48 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, which assumes approximately 25% growth in Lab Essentials and approximately 60% growth in Clinical Solutions. The Company does not anticipate any revenue from Sample Transport in 2022.

Conference Call and Webcast

Teknova will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, March 15, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Participants can access the live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Teknova website and at this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/6tqmpjbi. The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1 877-312-1451 for domestic callers and +1 470-495-9521 for international callers. The conference ID number is 5787239. The webcast will be available for replay on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the event.

 

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About Teknova

Teknova is expediting clinical breakthroughs in life sciences by providing custom products and reagents for drug therapies, novel vaccines, and molecular diagnostics. With a focus on agility and customization, Teknova delivers research-grade and GMP products, including cell culture media and supplements, protein and nucleic acid purification buffers, and molecular biology reagents for a multitude of established and emerging applications, including cell and gene therapy, mRNA therapeutics, genomics, and synthetic biology. Teknova’s proprietary processes enable the manufacture and delivery of high-quality, custom, made-to-order products with short turnaround times and at scale across all stages of development, including commercialization.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Teknova uses the following non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance of our business and the effectiveness of our business strategies: (a) Adjusted EBITDA and (b) Free Cash Flow.

Teknova defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for interest income (expense), net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets, and stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to eliminate the impact of certain items, including certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance.

Teknova defines Free Cash Flow as cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant, and equipment.

Teknova presents Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow in this press release because Teknova believes that analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry and that such measures facilitate comparisons on a consistent basis across reporting periods. Teknova also believes such measures are helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results because they exclude items that are not indicative of our core operating performance.

A full reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures is included at the end of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our long-term growth strategy, demand for our products, expansion of our production capacity and

 

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commercial and R&D capabilities. The words, without limitation, “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these or similar identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainties and factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control and could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those related to the statements about our expectations for full-year 2022 revenue guidance; our cash flows and revenue growth rate; our supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing and warehousing; inventory management; risks related to global economic and marketplace uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; reliance on a limited number of customers for a high percentage of our revenue; acquisitions of other companies and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in our final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on June 25, 2021, all of which you may obtain for free on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by us on our website or otherwise. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Investor Contacts

Matt Lowell

Chief Financial Officer

matt.lowell@teknova.com

+1 831-637-1100

Sara Michelmore

MacDougall Advisors

smichelmore@macdougall.bio

+1 781-235-3060

Media Contact

Jenn Henry

Senior Vice President, Marketing

jenn.henry@teknova.com

+1 831-313-1259

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
    For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2021     2020     2021     2020  

Revenue

   $ 10,110     $ 10,157     $ 36,893     $ 31,297  

Cost of sales

     5,131       4,588       19,272       13,542  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     4,979       5,569       17,621       17,755  

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     1,390       482       4,312       1,507  

Sales and marketing

     1,283       840       3,777       2,229  

General and administrative

     6,786       3,165       20,392       8,208  

Amortization of intangible assets

     287       287       1,148       1,148  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     9,746       4,774       29,629       13,092  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     (4,767     795       (12,008     4,663  

Other income (expenses), net

        

Interest income (expense), net

     (36     13       (589     87  

Other expense, net

     (38     3       (40     (24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expenses), net

     (74     16       (629     63  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (4,841     811       (12,637     4,726  

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     (1,194     234       (2,834     1,156  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (3,647     577       (9,803     3,570  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: undistributed income attributable to preferred stockholders

     —         (480     —         (2,962
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

   $ (3,647   $ 97     $ (9,803   $ 608  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

        

Basic

   $ (0.13   $ 0.03     $ (0.61   $ 0.17  

Diluted

   $ (0.13   $ 0.03     $ (0.61   $ 0.16  

Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

        

Basic

     28,011,935       3,599,232       16,087,653       3,599,232  

Diluted

     28,011,935       4,304,019       16,087,653       3,800,636  

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Condensed Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     As of December 31,  
     2021     2020  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 87,518     $ 3,315  

Short-term investments - marketable securities

     —         1,811  

Accounts receivable, net

     4,666       4,623  

Inventories, net

     5,394       3,582  

Income taxes receivable

     1,188       1,417  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,438       1,666  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     101,204       16,414  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     29,810       10,008  

Goodwill

     16,613       16,613  

Intangible assets, net

     18,704       19,852  

Other non-current assets

     180       24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 166,511     $ 62,911  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE AND REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 2,248     $ 1,635  

Accrued liabilities

     5,495       2,327  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     7,743       3,962  

Deferred tax liabilities

     3,153       5,990  

Other accrued liabilities

     273       350  

Long-term debt

     11,870       —    

Deferred rent

     269       204  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     23,308       10,506  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Series A convertible and redeemable preferred stock

     —         35,638  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock

     —         —    

Common stock

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     150,741       14,495  

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

     (7,538     2,265  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     —         7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     143,203       16,767  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, convertible and redeemable preferred stock and stockholders’ equity

   $ 166,511     $ 62,911  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
    For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2021     2020     2021     2020  

Operating activities:

        

Net income (loss)

   $ (3,647   $ 577     $ (9,803   $ 3,570  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Bad debt expense

     —         (7     235       (12

Depreciation and amortization

     783       571       2,883       2,044  

Stock-based compensation

     624       269       1,551       300  

Inventory reserve

     (235     (39     441       (29

Deferred taxes

     (1,197     189       (2,837     2,090  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     45       —         134       —    

Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment

     37       —         41       11  

Other

     —         3       (10     37  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     (108     119       (278     (2,352

Inventories

     (756     (627     (2,253     (987

Income taxes receivable

     3       (250     229       (1,241

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     476       (44     (1,301     (949

Accounts payable

     (198     575       270       867  

Accrued liabilities

     1,257       1,001       1,810       (886

Other

     (166     97       (181     42  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (3,082     2,434       (9,069     2,505  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

        

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

     (7,412     (3,497     (19,877     (5,466

Proceeds from loan to related party

     —         7       529       27  

Purchase of short-term marketable securities

     —         12       —         (1,763

Proceeds on sales of short-term marketable securities

     —         —         1,132       1,747  

Proceeds from maturities of short-term marketable securities

     —         820       695       3,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (7,412     (2,658     (17,521     (1,735
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

        

Repayment of long-term debt

     —         —         —         (45

Indemnity holdback release

     —         —         —         (1,554

Proceeds from long-term debt, net

     (1     —         11,889       —    

Debt issuance costs

     —         —         (153     —    

Payment of issuance costs for initial public offering

     —         —         (3,615     —    

Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriters’ commissions and discounts

     —         —         102,672       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (1     —         110,793       (1,599
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

     (10,495     (224     84,203       (829

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     98,013       3,539       3,315       4,144  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 87,518     $ 3,315     $ 87,518     $ 3,315  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
     For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2021     2020      2021     2020  

Net (loss) income – as reported

   $ (3,647   $ 577      $ (9,803   $ 3,570  

Add back:

         

Interest income (expense), net

     (36     13        (589     87  

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     (1,194     234        (2,834     1,156  

Depreciation expense

     496       285        1,735       897  

Amortization of intangible assets

     287       286        1,148       1,147  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ (4,022   $ 1,369      $ (9,165   $ 6,683  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other and one-time expenses:

         

Stock-based compensation expense

     624       269        1,551       300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (3,398   $ 1,638      $ (7,614   $ 6,983  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
    For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2021     2020     2021     2020  

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ (3,082   $ 2,434     $ (9,069   $ 2,505  

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

     (7,412     (3,497     (19,877     (5,466
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free Cash Flow

   $ (10,494   $ (1,063   $ (28,946   $ (2,961
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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