LAVAL, Quebec / Mar 13, 2024 / Business Wire / Crescita Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CTX and OTC US: CRRTF) (“Crescita” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented, innovation-driven Canadian commercial dermatology company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4-2023” and “F2023”). All amounts presented are in thousands of Canadian dollars (“CAD”) unless otherwise noted, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Financial Highlights
Q4-2023 vs. Q4-2022
F2023 vs. F2022
Commenting on the Company's results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023, Crescita's President and Chief Executive Officer, Serge Verreault, said:
“2023 was a challenging year for Crescita, marked by headwinds in our manufacturing segment. We recorded a 26% decrease in total revenue versus 2022, mainly due to a reduction in production volumes for one key customer. We are in active discussions to secure new manufacturing business and to diversify our customer base. On the licensing front, we are seeking a new U.S. partner for Pliaglis in this important market. We are also expecting existing partners to launch Pliaglis in several European and Middle Eastern countries in 2024.
Our skincare business grew 30% over 2022 and outperformed the 6%2 projected beauty industry growth rate. Twelve months post-launch, ART FILLER is gaining traction in the Canadian physician-dispensed market, as we open new accounts and observe repeat orders.”
We are enthusiastic about our growing aesthetic market portfolio and the overall prospects for our business segments. We have a strong cash position, which allows us to continue investing strategically in people, marketing and product innovation. M&A continues to be a key part of our strategy as we pursue opportunities in what we believe are conducive market conditions.”
Operational and Corporate Developments
Termination of Agreement with Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Update on Manufacturing Segment
Normal Course Issuer Bid
Re-Launch of Alyria® as a Direct-to-Consumer Brand
Launch of ART FILLER®
Q4-2023 and F2023 Summary Financial Results
Note: Select financial information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with Crescita's Consolidated Audited Financial Statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on Crescita’s website at www.crescitatherapeutics.com.
In thousands of CAD, except per share data and number of shares | Quarter ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
|
| 2023 |
|
| 2022 |
| |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||
Commercial Skincare |
| 2,851 |
|
| 2,422 |
|
| 10,440 |
|
| 8,022 |
|
Licensing and Royalties |
| 1,547 |
|
| 1,481 |
|
| 2,030 |
|
| 1,800 |
|
Manufacturing and Services |
| 327 |
|
| 2,127 |
|
| 5,052 |
|
| 13,703 |
|
Revenues |
| 4,725 |
|
| 6,030 |
|
| 17,522 |
|
| 23,525 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
| 1,665 |
|
| 2,145 |
|
| 7,158 |
|
| 10,343 |
|
Gross profit |
| 3,060 |
|
| 3,885 |
|
| 10,364 |
|
| 13,182 |
|
Gross margin (%) |
| 64.8 | % |
| 64.4 | % |
| 59.1 | % |
| 56.0 | % |
Research and development (“R&D”) |
| 218 |
|
| 160 |
|
| 699 |
|
| 609 |
|
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) |
| 2,576 |
|
| 2,776 |
|
| 10,115 |
|
| 10,573 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
| 379 |
|
| 377 |
|
| 1,506 |
|
| 1,471 |
|
Total operating expenses |
| 3,173 |
|
| 3,313 |
|
| 12,320 |
|
| 12,653 |
|
Operating profit (loss) |
| (113 | ) |
| 572 |
|
| (1,956 | ) |
| 529 |
|
Interest income, net |
| (137 | ) |
| (68 | ) |
| (422 | ) |
| (102 | ) |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
| (33 | ) |
| (131 | ) |
| (10 | ) |
| 51 |
|
Share of (profit) loss of an associate |
| 10 |
|
| 27 |
|
| (16 | ) |
| 57 |
|
Net loss on convertible note measured at fair value through profit or loss |
| - |
|
| 24 |
|
| 22 |
|
| 119 |
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
| 47 |
|
| 720 |
|
| (1,530 | ) |
| 404 |
|
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense |
| 197 |
|
| (458 | ) |
| 456 |
|
| (458 | ) |
Net income (loss) |
| (150 | ) |
| 1,178 |
|
| (1,986 | ) |
| 862 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
| 245 |
|
| 997 |
|
| (368 | ) |
| 2,221 |
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
| ||||||||
| ||||||||||||
Basic |
| 19,987,774 |
|
| 20,392,231 |
|
| 20,255,285 |
|
| 20,690,875 |
|
Diluted |
| 19,987,774 |
|
| 20,643,129 |
|
| 20,255,285 |
|
| 21,000,182 |
|
Earnings (loss) per share | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.06 |
| $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.04 |
|
Diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.06 |
| $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.04 |
|
Selected Balance Sheet Information |
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
|
| 9,385 |
|
| 8,238 |
| ||||
Selected Cash Flow Information |
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
| (261 | ) |
| (2,215 | ) |
| 2,076 |
|
| (1,020 | ) |
Cash used in investing activities |
| (105 | ) |
| (74 | ) |
| (133 | ) |
| (290 | ) |
Cash used in financing activities |
| (258 | ) |
| (221 | ) |
| (782 | ) |
| (1,846 | ) |
Revenue
We have three reportable segments: 1) Commercial Skincare (“Skincare”), which manufactures our branded non-prescription skincare products for sale in Canada and certain international markets, and also commercializes Pliaglis®, NCTF®, ART FILLER®, and Obagi® Medical in Canada; 2) Licensing and Royalties (“Licensing”), which primarily derives revenue from licensing our intellectual property related to Pliaglis, or to a lesser extent, our transdermal delivery technologies; and 3) Manufacturing and Services (“Manufacturing”), which generates revenue from contract manufacturing and product development services.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, total revenue was $4,725 compared to $6,030 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The year-over-year decrease of $1,305 was driven by the revenue shortfall in our Manufacturing segment of $1,800, as a result of the deferral by a large customer of purchase orders into fiscal 2024 and, to a lesser extent, by the difference in the level and timing of orders year-over-year, partly offset by an increase of $429 in our Skincare segment, mainly due to incremental sales of ART FILLER launched in Q1-2023, and higher online sales from our core brands.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, total revenue was $17,522, compared to $23,525 for the year ended December 31, 2022, representing a net decrease of $6,003. Manufacturing segment revenue decreased by $8,651 mainly due to the deferral into 2024 and partial cancellation of purchase orders by a large customer, as well as the difference in the timing and value of orders versus the prior year. This decrease was partly offset by an increase of $2,418 in our Skincare segment, mainly driven by higher product sales from our core brands across all channels, as a result of launches and promotions, including the launch of ART FILLER.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, gross profit was $3,060, representing a gross margin of 64.8%, compared to $3,885 and 64.4%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The net decrease of $825 in gross profit was mainly due to lower Manufacturing segment revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, gross profit was $10,364, representing a gross margin of 59.1%, compared to $13,182 and 56.0%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022. The net decrease in gross profit of $2,818 was mainly due to lower Manufacturing segment revenue. The increase in gross margin of 3.1% was mainly driven by favorable product and channel mix.
Operating Expenses
For the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, total operating expenses were $3,173 and $12,320, compared to $3,313 and $12,653 for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. The net decreases of $140 for the quarter and $333 for the year, were driven by lower SG&A expenses, mainly reflecting lower headcount-related and share-based compensation expenses, partly offset by higher advertising and promotion and R&D spend.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents were $9,385 at December 31, 2023, reflecting a net increase of $1,147, compared to $8,238 at December 31, 2022. Despite lower earnings year-over-year, the increase mainly resulted from the favorable movement in non-cash working capital items and the non-recurring $1,000 repayment of convertible debentures in F2022.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
We report our financial results in accordance with IFRS. However, we use certain non-IFRS financial measures to assess our Company’s performance. We believe these to be useful to management, investors, and other financial stakeholders in assessing Crescita’s performance. The non-IFRS measures used in this press release do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore not comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The following are the Company’s non-IFRS measures along with their respective definitions:
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance and cash flow and provides useful information to investors as it highlights trends in the underlying business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. Below is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to their closest IFRS measures.
In thousands of CAD dollars | Quarter ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||
Net income (loss) | (150 | ) | 1,178 |
| (1,986 | ) | 862 |
|
Adjust for: |
|
|
|
| ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 379 |
| 377 |
| 1,506 |
| 1,471 |
|
Interest income, net | (137 | ) | (68 | ) | (422 | ) | (102 | ) |
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense | 197 |
| (458 | ) | 456 |
| (458 | ) |
EBITDA | 289 |
| 1,029 |
| (446 | ) | 1,773 |
|
Adjust for: |
|
|
|
| ||||
Share-based compensation | (21 | ) | 48 |
| 82 |
| 221 |
|
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (33 | ) | (131 | ) | (10 | ) | 51 |
|
Share of (profit) loss of an associate | 10 |
| 27 |
| (16 | ) | 57 |
|
Net loss on convertible note measured at fair value through profit or loss | - |
| 24 |
| 22 |
| 119 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA | 245 |
| 997 |
| (368 | ) | 2,221 |
|
Caution Concerning Limitations of Summary Financial Results Press Release
This summary earnings press release contains limited information meant to assist the reader in assessing Crescita’s performance, but it is not a suitable source of information for readers who are unfamiliar with Crescita and is not in any way a substitute for the Company's Consolidated Audited Financial Statements and notes thereto, MD&A and latest Annual Information Form (“AIF”), all of which can be found on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Crescita Therapeutics Inc.
Crescita (TSX: CTX and OTC US: CRRTF) is a growth-oriented, innovation-driven Canadian commercial dermatology company with in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities. The Company offers a portfolio of high-quality, science-based non-prescription skincare products and early to commercial stage prescription products. We also own multiple proprietary transdermal delivery platforms that support the development of patented formulations to facilitate the delivery of active ingredients into or through the skin. For more information visit, www.crescitatherapeutics.com.
Forward-looking Information
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements and/or forward-looking information (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All information in this press release, other than statements of current and historical fact, represents forward-looking information and is qualified by this cautionary note.
Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company’s future financial outlook and anticipated events or results and may include information regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy, growth strategies, addressable markets, budgets, operations, financial results, taxes, dividend policy, plans, objectives, and expectations. Such statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations and operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as: “outlook”, “objective”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “goal”, “seek”, “believe”, “aim”, “project”, “estimate”, “expect”, “strategy”, “future”, “likely”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “growth strategy”, “future”, “prospects”, “continue”, and similar references to future periods or suggesting future outcomes or events. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking statements.
Examples of forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements made in this press release under the heading “Financial Highlights”, including statements regarding the Company’s objectives, plans, goals, strategies, growth, performance, operating results, financial condition, business prospects, opportunities and industry trends, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations.
Forward-looking statements are neither historical fact nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they reflect management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are based only on information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management of the Company as of the date of this press release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control.
The Company’s estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect, include various assumptions regarding, among other things: the Company’s future growth potential, results of operations, future prospects and opportunities; the Company’s ability to retain and recruit, as applicable, customers, members of management and key personnel; industry trends; legislative or regulatory matters, including expected changes to laws and regulations and the effects of such changes; future levels of indebtedness; availability of capital; the Company’s ability to secure additional capital and source and complete acquisitions; the Company’s ability to maintain and expand its market presence and geographic scope; current economic conditions; the impact of currency exchange and interest rates; the Company’s ability to maintain existing financing and insurance on acceptable terms; the Company’s ability to execute on, and the impact of, its environmental, social and governance initiatives; the impact of competition; and the Company’s ability to respond to changes to its industry and the global economy.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Crescita’s actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, among others:
If any risks or uncertainties with respect to the above materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may impact the Company’s forward-looking statements. Although management has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known or that management believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and are subject to change after such date. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking information, whether written or oral, that may be provided from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
1Please refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Measures section of this press release.
2McKinsey & Company, The beauty market in 2023: A special State of Fashion report
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