BioLife Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Cell Processing revenue increased
11%
sequentially to
GAAP gross margin of 51% and non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of 52%
GAAP net loss from continuing operations of
Raising full-year 2024 total revenue guidance to
Conference call begins at
"We are pleased with our second quarter results. The business has stabilized and momentum continues with our third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth. With our continued focus on streamlining the business, we are now beginning to benefit from the strength of our high margin, recurring and consumable product offerings," said
de Greef continued, "As a pure play enabler of CGT's globally, we are strategically aligned with the favorable secular trends, including a more favorable regulatory environment evidenced by increased therapy approvals with broadened indications, expanding geographic regions, and forward movement in the lines of treatment. We believe our market-leading biopreservation franchise supports more than 70% of
Second Quarter 2024 Business Highlights
- Processed 12 new
U.S. FDAMaster File cross references for our biopreservation media, bringing the cumulative total processed to 728. - Our biopreservation media is embedded in 15 unique commercial CGTs as of
June 30, 2024 , with an expectation that 9 additional product approvals, geographic expansions, or new indications will occur in the next 12 months. - In May, we introduced the CellSeal® CryoCaseTM at the
International Society for Cell & Gene Therapies (ISCT) conference. The CryoCase is an addition to our CellSeal product line and was developed for the needs of CGT primary packaging to replace cryopreservation bags. - In April, we completed the sale of our GCI freezer division, and the financial information presented in this news release excludes the results of GCI from the consolidated financial results.
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Performance
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REVENUE
- Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was
$28.3 million , a decrease of$0.9 million , or 3%, from$29.2 million for the second quarter of 2023 and up$1.5 million , or 6%, sequentially from the first quarter of 2024.- Cell Processing platform revenue was
$18.0 million , a decrease of$0.7 million , or 4%, from the same period in 2023 and up$1.8 million , or 11%, sequentially from the first quarter of 2024. - Biostorage Services platform revenue was
$7.0 million , an increase of$5,000 , from the same period in 2023 and down$0.1 million , or 2%, sequentially from the first quarter of 2024. - Freezers and Thaw Systems platform revenue was
$3.4 million , a decrease of$0.2 million , or 7%, from the same period in 2023 and down$0.1 million , or 4%, sequentially from the first quarter of 2024.
- Cell Processing platform revenue was
- Total revenue for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$55.1 million , a decrease of$3.3 million , or 6%, from the same period in 2023.- Cell Processing platform revenue for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$34.2 million , a decrease of$3.5 million , or 9%, from the same period in 2023. - Biostorage Services platform revenue was
$14.0 million , an increase of$1.4 million , or 11%, from the same period in 2023 . - Freezers and Thaw Systems platform revenue was
$6.9 million , a decrease of$1.2 million , or 15%, from the same period in 2023.
- Cell Processing platform revenue for the six months ended
GROSS MARGIN
- Gross margin (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was 51% compared with 35% for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was 52% compared with 45% for the second quarter of 2023.
- Gross margin (GAAP) for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was 51% compared with 40% for the same period in 2023. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the six months endedJune 30, 2024 was 53% compared with 47% for the same period in 2023.
OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
- Operating loss from continuing operations (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was
$2.8 million compared with$10.6 million for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was$2.1 million compared with$5.8 million for the second quarter of 2023. - Operating loss from continuing operations (GAAP) for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$7.0 million compared with$19.3 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP) for the six months endedJune 30, 2024 was$5.1 million compared with$11.4 million for the same period in 2023.
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
- Net loss from continuing operations (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was
$7.1 million , which includes a$4.1 million write-off of our iVexSol equity investment, compared with$5.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was$2.3 million compared with$5.8 million for the second quarter of 2023. - Net loss from continuing operations (GAAP) for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$11.4 million , which includes a$4.1 million write-off of our iVexSol equity investment, compared with$14.2 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP) for the six months endedJune 30, 2024 was$5.3 million compared with$11.4 million for the same period in 2023.
LOSS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
- Loss per share from continuing operations (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2024 was
$0.16 compared with$0.12 for the second quarter of 2023. - Loss per share from continuing operations (GAAP) for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$0.25 compared with$0.33 for the same period in 2023.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the second quarter of 2024 was
$4.8 million , or 17% of revenue, compared with$1.7 million , or 6% of revenue, for the second quarter of 2023. - Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the six months ended
June 30, 2024 was$8.5 million , or 15% of revenue, compared with$5.4 million , or 9% of revenue, for the same period in 2023.
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of
June 30, 2024 , were$36.9 million .
(As a result of showing amounts in millions, rounding difference may exist in the percentages above.)
2024 Revenue Guidance
- Cell Processing platform revenue: Revised to
$70.0 million to$71.0 million from prior guidance of$66.0 million to$68.5 million . The revised guidance represents an increase of 6% to 8% compared with 2023. Compared with annualizing the second half of 2023 revenue run rate, growth is expected to be 25% to 26% - Biostorage Services platform revenue: Revised to
$29.0 million to$30.0 million from prior guidance of$29.5 million to$31.5 million . The revised guidance represents an increase of 3% to 7% compared with 2023. This platform now includes the ThawSTAR automated thawing product line. Without ThawSTAR, the growth rate is expected to be 8% to 12%.
Management expects full year positive adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2024.
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Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance
To supplement our financial statements, which are presented on the basis of
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance. We use these financial measures internally to evaluate our operating performance and for planning and forecasting of future periods. We also believe it is in the best interests of investors to provide this non-GAAP information.
While we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors, there are limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be reported by competitors, and they may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to differences in calculation methodologies. The non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative to GAAP information and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures. They should be used only as a supplement to GAAP information and should be considered only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
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Three Months Ended
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|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands, except per share and share data) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product revenue |
$ 21,310 |
|
$ 22,786 |
|
$ 41,167 |
|
$ 46,307 |
Service revenue |
4,427 |
|
4,175 |
|
9,513 |
|
8,197 |
Rental revenue |
2,591 |
|
2,276 |
|
4,427 |
|
3,915 |
Total product, rental, and service revenue |
28,328 |
|
29,237 |
|
55,107 |
|
58,419 |
Costs and operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of product, rental, and service revenue (exclusive of Intangible asset amortization) |
$ 13,435 |
|
$ 18,213 |
|
$ 26,001 |
|
$ 33,411 |
General and administrative |
10,893 |
|
13,540 |
|
22,603 |
|
26,755 |
Sales and marketing |
3,502 |
|
3,831 |
|
6,858 |
|
7,855 |
Research and development |
2,382 |
|
3,793 |
|
4,776 |
|
7,033 |
Intangible asset amortization |
910 |
|
1,406 |
|
1,824 |
|
2,823 |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
— |
|
(918) |
|
— |
|
(198) |
Total operating expenses |
31,122 |
|
39,865 |
|
62,062 |
|
77,679 |
Operating loss |
(2,794) |
|
(10,628) |
|
(6,955) |
|
(19,260) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other (expense) income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value of equity investments |
(4,074) |
|
— |
|
(4,074) |
|
— |
Gain on settlement of Global Cooling escrow |
— |
|
5,115 |
|
— |
|
5,115 |
Interest expense, net |
(361) |
|
(387) |
|
(529) |
|
(767) |
Other income |
84 |
|
384 |
|
322 |
|
767 |
Total other (expense) income, net |
(4,351) |
|
5,112 |
|
(4,281) |
|
5,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before income tax expense |
(7,145) |
|
(5,516) |
|
(11,236) |
|
(14,145) |
Income tax expense |
— |
|
(2) |
|
(121) |
|
(94) |
Net loss from continuing operations |
$ (7,145) |
|
$ (5,518) |
|
$ (11,357) |
|
$ (14,239) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
(15,630) |
|
(4,678) |
|
(21,629) |
|
(9,671) |
Income tax expense |
— |
|
(3) |
|
(10) |
|
(3) |
Loss from discontinued operations |
$ (15,630) |
|
$ (4,681) |
|
$ (21,639) |
|
$ (9,674) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
$ (22,775) |
|
$ (10,199) |
|
$ (32,996) |
|
$ (23,913) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations, attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (7,145) |
|
$ (5,518) |
|
$ (11,357) |
|
$ (14,239) |
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (15,630) |
|
$ (4,681) |
|
$ (21,639) |
|
$ (9,674) |
Loss per share from continuing operations, attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (0.16) |
|
$ (0.12) |
|
$ (0.25) |
|
$ (0.33) |
Loss per share from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (0.34) |
|
$ (0.11) |
|
$ (0.47) |
|
$ (0.22) |
Net loss attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (22,775) |
|
$ (10,199) |
|
$ (32,996) |
|
$ (23,913) |
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
$ (0.50) |
|
$ (0.23) |
|
$ (0.72) |
|
$ (0.55) |
Weighted average shares used to compute loss per share attributable to common shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted |
46,004,037 |
|
43,441,219 |
|
45,718,232 |
|
43,235,558 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Net loss |
$ (22,775) |
|
$ (10,199) |
|
$ (32,996) |
|
$ (23,913) |
Other comprehensive income |
11 |
|
35 |
|
(210) |
|
180 |
Comprehensive loss |
$ (22,764) |
|
$ (10,164) |
|
$ (33,206) |
|
$ (23,733) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities |
$ 36,853 |
|
$ 50,184 |
Working capital |
57,381 |
|
78,426 |
Current assets |
88,200 |
|
105,235 |
Current assets, discontinued operations |
— |
|
15,369 |
Current liabilities |
30,819 |
|
29,382 |
Current liabilities, discontinued operations |
— |
|
12,796 |
Total assets |
374,976 |
|
412,714 |
Long-term obligations, discontinued operations |
— |
|
1,027 |
Long-term obligations |
22,715 |
|
31,846 |
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deficit(1) |
(347,913) |
|
(314,917) |
Total shareholders' equity |
321,442 |
|
337,663 |
|
(1) During the three months ended |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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|
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|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities |
$ 1,984 |
|
$ (10,430) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(13,656) |
|
12,218 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
(1,656) |
|
142 |
Effects of currency translation |
(65) |
|
28 |
Net decrease (increase) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
$ (13,393) |
|
$ 1,958 |
As a result of the Company's divestiture of Global Cooling during the quarter, several financial metrics were re-forecasted to more closely align with continuing operations. During this process, several non-GAAP measures were adjusted, resulting in differences between previously reported non-GAAP results on a continuing operations basis. All adjusted items are designated with a (*) symbol.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Total revenues |
$ 28,328 |
|
$ 29,237 |
|
$ 55,107 |
|
$ 58,419 |
Cost of revenues |
(13,435) |
|
(18,213) |
|
(26,001) |
|
(33,411) |
COGS intangible asset amortization |
(577) |
|
(733) |
|
(1,159) |
|
(1,466) |
GROSS PROFIT |
$ 14,316 |
|
$ 10,291 |
|
$ 27,947 |
|
$ 23,542 |
GROSS MARGIN |
51 % |
|
35 % |
|
51 % |
|
40 % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS TO GROSS PROFIT: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory reserve costs |
— |
|
2,185 |
|
— |
|
2,185 |
Gain on disposal of assets* |
(25) |
|
— |
|
(48) |
|
— |
Intangible asset amortization |
577 |
|
733 |
|
1,159 |
|
1,466 |
ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT |
$ 14,868 |
|
$ 13,209 |
|
$ 29,058 |
|
$ 27,193 |
ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN |
52 % |
|
45 % |
|
53 % |
|
47 % |
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended
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|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
OPERATING EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ 31,122 |
|
$ 39,865 |
|
$ 62,062 |
|
$ 77,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS TO OPERATING EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of product, rental, and service revenues |
(13,435) |
|
(18,213) |
|
(26,001) |
|
(33,411) |
Acquisition costs |
(153) |
|
(2,143) |
|
(390) |
|
(2,976) |
Intangible asset amortization |
(910) |
|
(1,406) |
|
(1,824) |
|
(2,823) |
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets |
25 |
|
(19) |
|
100 |
|
(28) |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
— |
|
918 |
|
— |
|
198 |
Other income |
300 |
|
— |
|
300 |
|
— |
ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ 16,949 |
|
$ 19,002 |
|
$ 34,247 |
|
$ 38,639 |
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended
|
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Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ (2,794) |
|
$ (10,628) |
|
$ (6,955) |
|
$ (19,260) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS TO OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory reserve costs |
— |
|
2,185 |
|
— |
|
2,185 |
Acquisition costs |
153 |
|
2,143 |
|
390 |
|
2,976 |
Intangible asset amortization |
910 |
|
1,406 |
|
1,824 |
|
2,823 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |
(25) |
|
19 |
|
(100) |
|
28 |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
— |
|
(918) |
|
— |
|
(198) |
Other income |
(300) |
|
— |
|
(300) |
|
— |
ADJUSTED OPERATING LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ (2,056) |
|
$ (5,793) |
|
$ (5,141) |
|
$ (11,446) |
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO NON-GAAP (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ (7,145) |
|
$ (5,518) |
|
$ (11,357) |
|
$ (14,239) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS TO NET LOSS FROM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory reserve costs |
— |
|
2,185 |
|
— |
|
2,185 |
Acquisition costs |
153 |
|
2,143 |
|
390 |
|
2,976 |
Intangible asset amortization |
910 |
|
1,406 |
|
1,824 |
|
2,823 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |
(25) |
|
19 |
|
(100) |
|
28 |
Change in fair value of equity investments |
4,074 |
|
— |
|
4,074 |
|
— |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
— |
|
(918) |
|
— |
|
(198) |
Other income |
(300) |
|
— |
|
(300) |
|
— |
Income tax benefit |
— |
|
2 |
|
121 |
|
94 |
Gain on settlement of Global Cooling escrow |
— |
|
(5,115) |
|
— |
|
(5,115) |
ADJUSTED NET LOSS FROM |
$ (2,333) |
|
$ (5,796) |
|
$ (5,348) |
|
$ (11,446) |
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO NON-GAAP (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) |
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|
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Three Months Ended
|
|
Six Months Ended
|
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(In thousands) |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
$ (7,145) |
|
$ (5,518) |
|
$ (11,357) |
|
$ (14,239) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
361 |
|
387 |
|
529 |
|
767 |
Accretion of available-for-sale investments* |
(137) |
|
(349) |
|
(320) |
|
(740) |
Income tax benefit |
— |
|
2 |
|
121 |
|
94 |
Depreciation |
1,464 |
|
1,731 |
|
2,898 |
|
5,045 |
Intangible asset amortization |
910 |
|
1,406 |
|
1,824 |
|
2,823 |
EBITDA |
$ (4,547) |
|
$ (2,341) |
|
$ (6,305) |
|
$ (6,250) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation (non-cash) |
5,461 |
|
5,732 |
|
10,699 |
|
11,732 |
Inventory reserve costs |
— |
|
2,185 |
|
— |
|
2,185 |
Acquisition costs |
153 |
|
2,143 |
|
390 |
|
2,976 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |
(25) |
|
19 |
|
(100) |
|
28 |
Change in fair value of equity investments |
4,074 |
|
— |
|
4,074 |
|
— |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
— |
|
(918) |
|
— |
|
(198) |
Other income |
(300) |
|
— |
|
(300) |
|
— |
Gain on settlement of Global Cooling escrow |
— |
|
(5,115) |
|
— |
|
(5,115) |
ADJUSTED EBITDA FROM CONTINUING |
$ 4,816 |
|
$ 1,705 |
|
$ 8,458 |
|
$ 5,358 |
% of Revenue |
17 % |
|
6 % |
|
15 % |
|
9 % |
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