8-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 2054

 

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): May 10, 2023

 

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

N/A

(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 May 10, 2023, Alpha Teknova, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 (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 May 10, 2023

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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: May 10, 2023

By:

/s/ Stephen Gunstream

 

 

Stephen Gunstream

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 


EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Teknova Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

 

First quarter 2023 total revenue was $9.1 million, up 16% sequentially

Launch of proprietary AAV-TekTM Solutions gene therapy product line

Company reaffirms 2023 revenue guidance of $42-46 million

 

 

HOLLISTER, Calif., May 10, 2023 – Alpha Teknova, Inc. (“Teknova” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKNO), a leading producer of critical reagents for the research, discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, vaccines, and molecular diagnostics, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

 

“Today we reported operating results in line with our expectations for the first quarter of 2023,” said Stephen Gunstream, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teknova. “We continue to execute operationally, as we work to qualify our new facility to produce GMP-grade products and launched our first, proprietary product line. Our outlook for the full year is unchanged and we remain confident in our ability to deliver revenue growth in line with our long-term expectations during the second half of 2023.”

 

“During the first quarter of 2023, we managed our operating expenses and capital expenditures to plan. We continue to expect full-year free cash outflow of approximately $30 million,” explained Matt Lowell, Chief Financial Officer of Teknova.

 

Corporate and Financial Updates

 

First quarter 2023 total revenue of $9.1 million, up 16% from the fourth quarter 2022 and down 18% from the first quarter 2022
Qualification activities are underway in our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and we expect it to be operational for the production of GMP-grade products by mid-2023
Launched our first, proprietary product line, AAV-TekTM Solutions, specifically created to address critical pain points in the AAV gene therapy development workflow
Released a first-of-its-kind product in this line — the AAV-Tek AEX Buffer Screening Kit — that could save months of process development time by helping gene therapy developers to identify the ideal buffer formulations for use during AAV downstream processing
Cash position of $30.2 million and gross debt of $22.1 million at the end of the first quarter 2023

 

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Revenue for the First Quarter

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Lab Essentials

 

$

7,257

 

 

$

6,975

 

Clinical Solutions

 

 

1,609

 

 

 

3,812

 

Other

 

 

255

 

 

 

360

 

Total revenue

 

$

9,121

 

 

$

11,147

 

 

First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

 

Total revenue for the first quarter 2023 was $9.1 million, down 18% compared to $11.1 million in the first quarter 2022. Lab Essentials revenue was $7.3 million in the first quarter 2023, up 4% compared to $7.0 million in the first quarter 2022. Clinical Solutions revenue was $1.6 million, down 58% compared to $3.8 million in the first quarter 2022.

Gross profit for the first quarter 2023 was $2.4 million, compared to $5.3 million in the first quarter 2022. Gross margin for the first quarter 2023 was 26.6%, compared to 48.0% in the first quarter 2022. The lower gross margin for the first quarter 2023 compared to the first quarter 2022 was primarily driven by the decrease in revenue and the associated lower absorption of fixed manufacturing labor and overhead costs.

Operating expenses for the first quarter 2023 were $11.4 million, compared to $11.2 million in the first quarter 2022. Excluding the one-time, non-recurring charge related to the reduction in workforce of $0.7 million incurred during the first quarter 2023, operating expenses decreased compared to the first quarter 2022. The decrease was driven by reduced spending, primarily in professional fees and occupancy costs, partially offset by higher wages and stock-based compensation expense.

Net loss for the first quarter 2023 was $8.8 million, or negative $0.31 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million, or negative $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2022.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2023 was negative $6.1 million, compared to negative $4.3 million for the first quarter 2022. Free Cash Flow was negative $12.0 million for the first quarter 2023, compared to negative $11.1 million for the first quarter 2022.

 

Reiterates 2023 Outlook

 

Teknova is reiterating its fiscal 2023 outlook for revenue and free cash outflow. The Company continues to anticipate total revenue of $42 million to $46 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 (“2023”), which assumes roughly flat performance in Lab Essentials and 20-50% growth in Clinical Solutions. The Company also continues to anticipate free cash outflow of approximately $30 million for 2023.

 

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Conference Call and Webcast

 

Teknova will host a webcast and conference call on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, beginning at 5:30 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/tquygjuv. To receive a PIN for dialing in, participants can register for the webcast via this link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIaab243465e1942deb84daf92e4eb35d8. The webcast will be available for replay on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the event.

 

About Teknova

 

Teknova makes solutions possible. Since 1996, Teknova has been innovating the manufacture of critical reagents for the life sciences industry to accelerate the discovery and development of novel therapies that will help people live longer, healthier lives. We offer fully customizable solutions for every stage of the workflow, supporting industry leaders in cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology. Our fast turnaround of high-quality agar plates, microbial culture media, buffers, reagents, and water helps our customers scale seamlessly from RUO to GMP. Headquartered in Hollister, California, with over 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, Teknova’s modular manufacturing platform was designed by our team of scientists, engineers, and quality control experts to efficiently produce the foundational ingredients for the discovery and commercialization of novel therapies.

 

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 its business and the effectiveness of its business strategies: (a) Adjusted EBITDA and (b) Free Cash Flow.

 

Teknova defines Adjusted EBITDA as net loss adjusted for interest income (expense), net, 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 Teknova does not consider representative of its ongoing operating performance.

 

Teknova defines Free Cash Flow as cash 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 Teknova’s 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 Teknova’s operating results because they exclude items that are not indicative of Teknova’s core operating performance. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial

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measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by Teknova may be different from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

 

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 Teknova’s anticipated total revenue, including our expectations for 2023 revenue guidance, expected growth in Lab Essentials and Clinical Solutions, ongoing capacity expansion, new research and development products, prospects, including to achieve profitability, strategy of managing operating expenses, and long-term growth strategy. 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 Teknova’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, demand for Teknova’s products (including the potential delay or pausing of customer orders); Teknova’s assessment of fundamental indicators of future demand across its target customer base; Teknova’s ability to expand its production, commercial, and research and development capabilities; Teknova’s cash flows and revenue growth rate; Teknova’s supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing and warehousing; inventory management; risks related to global economic and marketplace uncertainties, including those related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; reliance on a limited number of customers for a high percentage of Teknova’s revenue; potential acquisitions and integration of other companies; and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Teknova’s most recent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in Teknova’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, all of which you may obtain for free on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Although Teknova believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, Teknova does not know whether its 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 Teknova on its website or otherwise. Teknova does 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.

 

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Investor Contacts Media Contact

Matt Lowell Jenn Henry

Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President, Marketing

matt.lowell@teknova.com jenn.henry@teknova.com

+1 831-637-1100 +1 831-313-1259

Sara Michelmore

MacDougall Advisors

smichelmore@macdougall.bio

+1 781-235-3060

 

 

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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 March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Revenue

 

$

9,121

 

 

$

11,147

 

Cost of sales

 

 

6,698

 

 

 

5,798

 

Gross profit

 

 

2,423

 

 

 

5,349

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

1,395

 

 

 

2,013

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

2,343

 

 

 

1,597

 

General and administrative

 

 

7,345

 

 

 

7,295

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

286

 

 

 

287

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

11,369

 

 

 

11,192

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(8,946

)

 

 

(5,843

)

Other income (expenses), net

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

93

 

 

 

(13

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Total other income (expenses), net

 

 

111

 

 

 

(13

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(8,835

)

 

 

(5,856

)

Benefit from income taxes

 

 

(18

)

 

 

(359

)

Net loss

 

$

(8,817

)

 

$

(5,497

)

Net loss per share—basic and diluted

 

$

(0.31

)

 

$

(0.20

)

Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share—basic and diluted

 

 

28,181,457

 

 

 

28,030,971

 

 

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Condensed Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

As of March 31,

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

30,215

 

 

$

42,236

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

4,777

 

 

 

4,261

 

Inventories, net

 

 

12,151

 

 

 

12,247

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

22

 

 

 

22

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

2,466

 

 

 

2,374

 

Total current assets

 

 

49,631

 

 

 

61,140

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

 

53,733

 

 

 

51,577

 

Operating right-of-use lease assets

 

 

18,237

 

 

 

19,736

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

17,270

 

 

 

17,556

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,150

 

 

 

2,252

 

Total assets

 

$

141,021

 

 

$

152,261

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,885

 

 

$

2,449

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

4,758

 

 

 

6,203

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

2,011

 

 

 

2,223

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

8,654

 

 

 

10,875

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

1,204

 

 

 

1,223

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

169

 

 

 

191

 

Long-term debt, net

 

 

22,036

 

 

 

21,976

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

 

16,871

 

 

 

18,111

 

Total liabilities

 

 

48,934

 

 

 

52,376

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

155,910

 

 

 

154,891

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(63,823

)

 

 

(55,006

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

92,087

 

 

 

99,885

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

141,021

 

 

$

152,261

 

 

 

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ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(8,817

)

 

$

(5,497

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

2

 

 

 

7

 

Inventory reserve

 

 

(144

)

 

 

(4

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

751

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,010

 

 

 

787

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(360

)

Amortization of debt financing costs

 

 

90

 

 

 

46

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

47

 

 

 

106

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Accounts receivable

 

 

(518

)

 

 

(1,319

)

  Inventories

 

 

240

 

 

 

(1,028

)

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

271

 

 

 

547

 

  Other non-current assets

 

 

102

 

 

 

(216

)

  Accounts payable

 

 

(386

)

 

 

237

 

  Accrued liabilities

 

 

(670

)

 

 

762

 

  Other

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(20

)

    Cash used in operating activities

 

 

(7,684

)

 

 

(5,201

)

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(4,312

)

 

 

(5,917

)

    Cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,312

)

 

 

(5,917

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of offering costs

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

9

 

 

 

55

 

    Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(25

)

 

 

55

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(12,021

)

 

 

(11,063

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

42,236

 

 

 

87,518

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

30,215

 

 

$

76,455

 

 

 

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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 March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net loss – as reported

 

$

(8,817

)

 

$

(5,497

)

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

93

 

 

 

(13

)

Benefit from income taxes

 

 

(18

)

 

 

(359

)

Depreciation expense

 

 

844

 

 

 

464

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

286

 

 

 

287

 

EBITDA

 

$

(7,798

)

 

$

(5,092

)

Other and one-time expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

1,010

 

 

 

787

 

Severance pay and other termination benefits

 

 

725

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

(6,063

)

 

$

(4,305

)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash used in operating activities

 

$

(7,684

)

 

$

(5,201

)

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(4,312

)

 

 

(5,917

)

Free Cash Flow

 

$

(11,996

)

 

$

(11,118

)

 

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