Charles River Laboratories Announces Third-Quarter 2018 Results

– Third-Quarter Revenue of $585.3 Million –

– Third-Quarter GAAP Earnings per Share of $1.22 and Non-GAAP Earnings per Share of $1.53 –

– Updates 2018 Guidance –

WILMINGTON, Mass.--()--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today reported its results for the third quarter of 2018. For the quarter, revenue was $585.3 million, an increase of 26.1% from $464.2 million in the third quarter of 2017. Revenue growth was driven by all three business segments, particularly the Discovery and Safety Assessment segment.

Acquisitions, which included MPI Research, KWS BioTest, and Brains On-Line, contributed 16.0% to consolidated third-quarter revenue growth. The impact of foreign currency translation reduced reported revenue growth by 0.6%. Excluding the effect of these items, organic revenue growth was 10.7%.

On a GAAP basis, third-quarter net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $60.4 million, an increase of 15.0% from net income of $52.5 million for the same period in 2017. Third-quarter diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis were $1.22, an increase of 11.9% from $1.09 for the third quarter of 2017.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income from continuing operations was $75.4 million for the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 19.8% from $62.9 million for the same period in 2017. Third-quarter diluted earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis were $1.53, an increase of 17.7% from $1.30 per share for the third quarter of 2017.

The GAAP and non-GAAP net income and earnings per share increases were driven primarily by higher revenue and operating income, including the contribution from the MPI acquisition, and a lower tax rate, partially offset by higher interest expense. In addition, the increases in GAAP net income and earnings per share were partially offset by higher amortization of intangible assets, primarily related to the acquisition of MPI Research. The gains on the Company’s venture capital investments were $0.08 per share in the third quarter of 2018, compared to gains of $0.07 for the same period in 2017.

James C. Foster, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are very pleased with our third-quarter 2018 results, which demonstrate that clients continue to choose to partner with Charles River for our scientific expertise and customized solutions. We have differentiated Charles River from other early-stage CROs by continuing to invest in our portfolio, our people, and our infrastructure, which has positioned Charles River extremely well to support our clients’ increasingly complex research needs. The success of our strategy, coupled with our belief that client demand has accelerated during the second half of the year, is validated by our robust third-quarter performance and supports our increased revenue growth and updated earnings per share guidance for the year.”

Third-Quarter Segment Results

Research Models and Services (RMS)

Revenue for the RMS segment was $126.8 million in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 3.9% from $122.0 million in the third quarter of 2017. Organic revenue growth was 4.5%, driven primarily by higher revenue for research model services, as well as increased demand for research models in China.

In the third quarter of 2018, the RMS segment’s GAAP operating margin increased to 25.3% from 25.1% in the third quarter of 2017. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin increased to 25.9% from 25.5% in the third quarter of 2017. The GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin increases were driven primarily by operating leverage from higher revenue for research model services.

Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA)

Revenue for the DSA segment was $352.3 million in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 42.6% from $246.9 million in the third quarter of 2017. Acquisitions contributed 30.0% to DSA revenue growth, due primarily to the revenue contribution from MPI Research. Organic revenue growth of 13.1% was driven by both the Safety Assessment and Discovery Services businesses. By client segment, the DSA revenue increase was driven by robust demand from both biotechnology and global biopharmaceutical clients.

In the third quarter of 2018, the DSA segment’s GAAP operating margin decreased to 17.9% from 18.8% in the third quarter of 2017. The GAAP operating margin decline was driven primarily by amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition of MPI Research. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin increased to 22.6% from 22.3% in the third quarter of 2017. The non-GAAP operating margin increase was driven primarily by operating leverage from higher revenue in the Discovery Services business.

Manufacturing Support (Manufacturing)

Revenue for the Manufacturing segment was $106.2 million in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 11.5% from $95.3 million in the third quarter of 2017. Organic revenue growth was 12.5%, driven primarily by robust demand in the Microbial Solutions and Biologics Testing Solutions businesses.

In the third quarter of 2018, the Manufacturing segment’s GAAP operating margin decreased to 31.3% from 33.5% in the third quarter of 2017. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin decreased to 33.4% from 36.5% in the third quarter of 2017. The GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin declines were driven primarily by costs associated with capacity expansions, principally in the Biologics Testing Solutions business.

Updates 2018 Guidance

The Company is updating its 2018 financial guidance, which was previously provided on August 8, 2018.

The Company is increasing its guidance for both reported and organic revenue growth. The updated revenue guidance is driven primarily by robust revenue growth in the third quarter, and the belief that the strong demand trends will continue for the balance of the year. Foreign exchange is now expected to contribute approximately 1.5% to reported revenue growth, compared to the Company’s prior outlook of an approximate 2% benefit.

The Company is updating its guidance for GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share. The Company is increasing its GAAP earnings per share guidance, driven primarily by the refinement of its estimate for amortization of intangible assets related to the MPI acquisition and adjustments related to the tax impact of U.S. tax reform and the CDMO divestiture. The non-GAAP earnings per share guidance is being narrowed within the prior range, primarily to reflect the Company’s strong third-quarter operating performance offset by anticipated losses from venture capital investments in the fourth quarter of 2018. The Company estimates that third-quarter venture capital investment gains of $0.08 are expected to be offset by anticipated losses of approximately $0.10 in the fourth quarter based on current market conditions.

The Company’s revenue and earnings per share guidance is as follows:

             
2018 GUIDANCE (from continuing operations)     REVISED     PRIOR
Revenue growth, reported     21% - 22%     19% - 21%
Less: Contribution from acquisitions (1) (11% - 12%) (10% - 11%)
Less: Favorable impact of foreign exchange     (~1.5%)     (~2%)
Revenue growth, organic (2)     8.0% - 8.5%     7% - 8%
GAAP EPS estimate $4.44 - $4.54 $4.30-$4.45
Amortization of intangible assets (3) $0.98 $1.00-$1.10
Charges related to global efficiency initiatives (4) $0.11 $0.05
Acquisition-related adjustments (5) $0.42 $0.44
Tax impact of U.S. tax reform (6) and CDMO divestiture     ($0.08)     --
Non-GAAP EPS estimate     $5.87 - $5.97     $5.85 - $6.00

Footnotes to Guidance Table:

(1) The contribution from acquisitions reflects only those acquisitions which have been completed.

(2) Organic revenue growth is defined as reported revenue growth adjusted for acquisitions, the divestiture of the CDMO business, and foreign currency translation. Divestiture of the CDMO business did not have a material impact on the revenue growth rate in 2018.

(3) Amortization of intangible assets includes an estimate of approximately $0.40 for the impact of the MPI Research acquisition based on the preliminary purchase price allocation.

(4) These charges, which primarily include severance, executive transition costs, and other costs, relate primarily to the Company’s planned efficiency initiatives. Other projects in support of global productivity and efficiency initiatives are expected, but these charges reflect only the decisions that have already been finalized.

(5) These adjustments are related to the evaluation and integration of acquisitions, and primarily include transaction, advisory, and certain third-party integration costs, as well as certain costs associated with acquisition-related efficiency initiatives, and the write-off of deferred financing costs and fees related to debt financing.

(6) This adjustment is related to the refinement of one-time charges associated with the enactment of U.S. Tax Reform related to the transition tax on unrepatriated earnings (also known as the toll tax), and the revaluation of U.S. federal net deferred tax liabilities.

Webcast

Charles River has scheduled a live webcast on Wednesday, November 7, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss matters relating to this press release. To participate, please go to ir.criver.com and select the webcast link. You can also find the associated slide presentation and reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures on the website.

Jefferies London Healthcare Conference

Charles River will present at the Jefferies 2018 London Healthcare Conference in London, England, on Thursday, November 15, at 9:20 a.m. GMT (4:20 a.m. EST). Management will provide an overview of Charles River’s strategic focus and business developments.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available through a link posted on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.criver.com. A webcast replay will be accessible through the same website shortly after the presentation and will remain available for approximately two weeks.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations/Discontinued Operations

The Company reports non-GAAP results in this press release, which exclude often-one-time charges and other items that are outside of normal operations. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the schedules at the end of this press release. In addition, the Company reports results from continuing operations, which exclude results of the Phase I clinical business that was divested in 2011. The Phase I business is reported as a discontinued operation.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, which exclude the amortization of intangible assets, and other charges related to our acquisitions; bargain gains associated with our acquisitions; expenses associated with evaluating and integrating acquisitions and divestitures, as well as fair value adjustments associated with contingent consideration; charges, gains, and losses attributable to businesses or properties we plan to close, consolidate, or divest; severance and other costs associated with our efficiency initiatives; gain on and tax effect of the divestiture of the CDMO business; the write-off of deferred financing costs and fees related to debt financing; and costs related to a U.S. government billing adjustment and related expenses. This press release also refers to our revenue in both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis: “constant currency,” which we define as reported revenue growth adjusted for the impact of foreign currency translation, and “organic revenue growth,” which we define as reported revenue growth adjusted for foreign currency translation, acquisitions, and divestitures. We exclude these items from the non-GAAP financial measures because they are outside our normal operations. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures, as they are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and may be different than non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In particular, we believe that the inclusion of supplementary non-GAAP financial measures in this press release helps investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects without the effect of these often-one-time charges, and is consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to prior periods or forecasts. We believe that the financial impact of our acquisitions and divestitures (and in certain cases, the evaluation of such acquisitions and divestitures, whether or not ultimately consummated) is often large relative to our overall financial performance, which can adversely affect the comparability of our results on a period-to-period basis. In addition, certain activities and their underlying associated costs, such as business acquisitions, generally occur periodically but on an unpredictable basis. We calculate non-GAAP integration costs to include third-party integration costs incurred post-acquisition. Presenting revenue on an organic basis allows investors to measure our revenue growth exclusive of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency exchange fluctuations more clearly. Non-GAAP results also allow investors to compare the Company’s operations against the financial results of other companies in the industry who similarly provide non-GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules and regulations. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in this press release, and can also be found on the Company’s website at ir.criver.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project,” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements also include statements regarding the projected future financial performance of Charles River and our specific businesses, including revenue (on both a reported, constant-currency, and organic growth basis), operating margins, earnings per share, the expected impact of foreign exchange rates, and the expected benefit of our life science venture capital investments; the future demand for drug discovery and development products and services, including our expectations for future revenue trends; our expectations with respect to the impact of acquisitions on the Company, our service offerings, client perception, strategic relationships, revenue, revenue growth rates, and earnings; our expected operational synergies with MPI; the development and performance of our services and products; market and industry conditions including the outsourcing of services and spending trends by our clients; the potential outcome of and impact to our business and financial operations due to litigation and legal proceedings; the impact of U.S. tax reform enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017; and Charles River’s future performance as delineated in our forward-looking guidance, and particularly our expectations with respect to revenue, the impact of foreign exchange, and enhanced efficiency initiatives. Forward-looking statements are based on Charles River’s current expectations and beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability to successfully integrate businesses we acquire; the ability to execute our efficiency initiatives on an effective and timely basis (including divestitures and site closures, such as our Maryland research model production site); the timing and magnitude of our share repurchases; negative trends in research and development spending, negative trends in the level of outsourced services, or other cost reduction actions by our clients; the ability to convert backlog to revenue; special interest groups; contaminations; industry trends; new displacement technologies; USDA and FDA regulations; changes in law; continued availability of products and supplies; loss of key personnel; interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; changes in tax regulation and laws; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; and any changes in business, political, or economic conditions due to the threat of future terrorist activity in the U.S. and other parts of the world, and related U.S. military action overseas. A further description of these risks, uncertainties, and other matters can be found in the Risk Factors detailed in Charles River's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on February 13, 2018, as well as other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results and events may differ materially from results and events currently expected by Charles River, and Charles River assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in this news release except as required by law.

About Charles River

Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them. To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.

 
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                   
SCHEDULE 1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)(1)
(in thousands, except for per share data)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
 
Total revenue $ 585,295 $ 464,232 $ 1,664,566 $ 1,379,124
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets) 369,095 287,385 1,050,916 845,600
Selling, general and administrative 113,033 92,428 336,936 277,157
Amortization of intangible assets   18,805     10,357     47,813     30,913  
Operating income 84,362 74,062 228,901 225,454
Interest income 230 134 694 497
Interest expense (17,197 ) (7,667 ) (47,031 ) (22,053 )
Other income, net   5,910     6,410     24,069     24,004  
Income from continuing operations, before income taxes 73,305 72,939 206,633 227,902
Provision for income taxes   12,403     19,945     39,613     73,272  
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes 60,902 52,994 167,020 154,630
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes       (39 )   1,506     (114 )
Net income 60,902 52,955 168,526 154,516
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   534     481     1,818     1,312  
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 60,368   $ 52,474   $ 166,708   $ 153,204  
 
Earnings per common share
Basic:
Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ 1.25 $ 1.11 $ 3.43 $ 3.23
Discontinued operations $ $ $ 0.03 $
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 1.25 $ 1.11 $ 3.47 $ 3.22
Diluted:
Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ 1.22 $ 1.09 $ 3.36 $ 3.17
Discontinued operations $ $ $ 0.03 $
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 1.22 $ 1.08 $ 3.39 $ 3.16
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic 48,310 47,451 48,098 47,530
Diluted 49,326 48,390 49,118 48,440
 

(1)

  Effective in the first quarter of 2018, the Company adopted new accounting standard ASU 2017-07, “Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” Prior-year income statement amounts were recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of the new pension accounting standard.
 

 
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
         
SCHEDULE 2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
 
September 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 138,866 $ 163,794
Trade receivables, net 487,339 430,016
Inventories 125,500 114,956
Prepaid assets 43,764 36,544
Other current assets   42,697   81,315
Total current assets 838,166 826,625
Property, plant and equipment, net 896,901 781,973
Goodwill 1,252,700 804,906
Client relationships, net 545,799 301,891
Other intangible assets, net 83,934 67,871
Deferred tax assets 24,562 22,654
Other assets   154,595   124,002
Total assets $ 3,796,657 $ 2,929,922
 
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases $ 31,651 $ 30,998
Accounts payable 77,736 77,838
Accrued compensation 112,731 101,044
Deferred revenue 140,760 117,569
Accrued liabilities 109,810 89,780
Other current liabilities 66,911 44,460
Current liabilities of discontinued operations     1,815
Total current liabilities 539,599 463,504
Long-term debt, net and capital leases 1,652,733 1,114,105
Deferred tax liabilities 145,331 89,540
Other long-term liabilities 184,954 194,815
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations     3,942
Total liabilities 2,522,617 1,865,906
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 17,331 16,609
Total equity attributable to common shareholders 1,253,106 1,045,080
Noncontrolling interest   3,603   2,327
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity $ 3,796,657 $ 2,929,922
 

             
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
       
SCHEDULE 3
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)(1)(2)
(in thousands, except percentages)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
Research Models and Services
Revenue $ 126,811 $ 122,020 $ 391,195 $ 373,183
Operating income 32,121 30,665 104,893 101,949
Operating income as a % of revenue 25.3 % 25.1 % 26.8 % 27.3 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 385 433 1,202 1,238
Severance 65 808
Government billing adjustment and related expenses 150
Site consolidation costs, impairments and other items   238         822      
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating income $ 688   $ 433   $ 2,832   $ 1,388  
Operating income, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 32,809 $ 31,098 $ 107,725 $ 103,337
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue 25.9 % 25.5 % 27.5 % 27.7 %
 
Depreciation and amortization $ 4,811 $ 5,272 $ 14,565 $ 15,309
Capital expenditures $ 8,166 $ 6,762 $ 18,105 $ 13,769
 
Discovery and Safety Assessment
Revenue $ 352,257 $ 246,946 $ 958,665 $ 726,796
Operating income 62,909 46,324 160,391 135,994
Operating income as a % of revenue 17.9 % 18.8 % 16.7 % 18.7 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 16,204 7,602 39,796 22,107
Severance 30 84 973 356
Acquisition related adjustments (3) 269 776 1,466 2,303
Site consolidation costs, impairments and other items   26     276     (117 )   835  
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating income $ 16,529   $ 8,738   $ 42,118   $ 25,601  
Operating income, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 79,438 $ 55,062 $ 202,509 $ 161,595
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue 22.6 % 22.3 % 21.1 % 22.2 %
 
Depreciation and amortization $ 31,433 $ 20,333 $ 83,262 $ 58,667
Capital expenditures $ 10,800 $ 10,127 $ 34,496 $ 25,552
 
Manufacturing Support
Revenue $ 106,227 $ 95,266 $ 314,706 $ 279,145
Operating income 33,266 31,920 95,904 87,563
Operating income as a % of revenue 31.3 % 33.5 % 30.5 % 31.4 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 2,217 2,322 6,816 7,568
Severance 552 870 1,620
Acquisition related adjustments (3) (15 ) 26
Site consolidation costs, impairments and other items           159      
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating income $ 2,202   $ 2,874   $ 7,845   $ 9,214  
Operating income, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 35,468 $ 34,794 $ 103,749 $ 96,777
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue 33.4 % 36.5 % 33.0 % 34.7 %
 
Depreciation and amortization $ 5,709 $ 5,572 $ 17,313 $ 17,321
Capital expenditures $ 2,709 $ 2,879 $ 12,731 $ 7,111
 
Unallocated Corporate Overhead $ (43,934 ) $ (34,847 ) $ (132,287 ) $ (100,052 )
Add back:
Severance and executive transition costs 4,619 5,278
Acquisition related adjustments (3)   1,801     1,326     15,698     2,539  
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expense $ 6,420   $ 1,326   $ 20,976   $ 2,539  
Unallocated corporate overhead, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ (37,514 ) $ (33,521 ) $ (111,311 ) $ (97,513 )
 
Total
Revenue $ 585,295 $ 464,232 $ 1,664,566 $ 1,379,124
Operating income $ 84,362 $ 74,062 $ 228,901 $ 225,454
Operating income as a % of revenue 14.4 % 16.0 % 13.8 % 16.3 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 18,806 10,357 47,814 30,913
Severance and executive transition costs 4,714 636 7,929 1,976
Acquisition related adjustments (3) 2,055 2,102 17,164 4,868
Government billing adjustment and related expenses 150
Site consolidation costs, impairments and other items   264     276     864     835  
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating income $ 25,839   $ 13,371   $ 73,771   $ 38,742  
Operating income, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 110,201 $ 87,433 $ 302,672 $ 264,196
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of revenue 18.8 % 18.8 % 18.2 % 19.2 %
 
Depreciation and amortization $ 43,592 $ 33,465 $ 120,198 $ 97,675
Capital expenditures $ 22,439 $ 22,011 $ 71,378 $ 53,928
 

(1)

 

Charles River management believes that supplementary non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to allow investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, without the effect of often-one-time charges and other items which are outside our normal operations, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company’s performance. The supplementary non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules, regulations and guidance.
 

(2)

 

Effective in the first quarter of 2018, the Company adopted new accounting standard ASU 2017-07, “Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” Prior-year income statement amounts were recast to reflect the retrospective adoption of the new pension accounting standard.
 

(3)

 

These adjustments are related to the evaluation and integration of acquisitions, which primarily include transaction, third-party integration, and certain compensation costs, and fair value adjustments associated with contingent consideration.
 

 

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

SCHEDULE 4
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EARNINGS TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)(1)
(in thousands, except per share data)

         
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 29, 2018     September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018     September 30, 2017
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 60,368 $ 52,474 $ 166,708 $ 153,204
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes       (39 )   1,506     (114 )
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders 60,368 52,513 165,202 153,318
Add back:
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating income (Refer to Schedule 3) 25,839 13,371 73,771 38,742
Write-off of deferred financing costs and fees related to debt refinancing 5,060
Gain on divestiture of CDMO business (10,577 )
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments:
Tax effect from U.S. Tax Reform (2) (2,800 ) (2,800 )
Tax effect from divestiture of CDMO business (1,000 ) (1,000 ) 18,005
Tax effect of the remaining non-GAAP adjustments   (7,047 )   (3,003 )   (18,039 )   (11,702 )
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 75,360   $ 62,881   $ 222,194   $ 187,786  
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 48,310 47,451 48,098 47,530
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units and restricted stock   1,016     939     1,020     910  
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted   49,326     48,390     49,118     48,440  
 
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
Basic $ 1.25 $ 1.11 $ 3.43 $ 3.23
Diluted $ 1.22 $ 1.09 $ 3.36 $ 3.17
 
Basic, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 1.56 $ 1.33 $ 4.62 $ 3.95
Diluted, excluding non-GAAP adjustments $ 1.53 $ 1.30 $ 4.52 $ 3.88
 

 

(1)   Charles River management believes that supplementary non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to allow investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, without the effect of often-one-time charges and other items which are outside our normal operations, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company’s performance. The supplementary non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules, regulations and guidance.
 
(2) This adjustment is related to the refinement of one-time charges associated with the enactment of U.S. Tax Reform related to the transition tax on unrepatriated earnings (also known as the toll tax), and the revaluation of U.S. federal net deferred tax liabilities.
 

           
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
     
SCHEDULE 5
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REVENUE GROWTH
TO NON-GAAP REVENUE GROWTH, ORGANIC (UNAUDITED) (1)
 
 
For the three months ended September 29, 2018 Total CRL RMS Segment DSA Segment MS Segment
 
Revenue growth, reported 26.1 % 3.9 % 42.6 % 11.5 %
Decrease due to foreign exchange 0.6 % 0.6 % 0.5 % 1.1 %
Contribution from acquisitions (2) (16.0)% —% (30.0)% (0.1)%
Non-GAAP revenue growth, organic (4) 10.7 % 4.5 % 13.1 % 12.5 %
 
For the nine months ended September 29, 2018 Total CRL RMS Segment DSA Segment MS Segment
 
Revenue growth, reported 20.7 % 4.8 % 31.9 % 12.7 %
Increase due to foreign exchange (2.2)% (2.6)% (1.8)% (2.7)%
Contribution from acquisitions (2) (10.8)% —% (20.5)% —%
Impact of CDMO divestiture (3) 0.1 % —% —% 0.7 %
Non-GAAP revenue growth, organic (4) 7.8 % 2.2 % 9.6 % 10.7 %
 

 

(1)   Charles River management believes that supplementary non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to allow investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, without the effect of often-one-time charges and other items which are outside our normal operations, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company’s performance. The supplementary non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules, regulations and guidance.
 
(2) The contribution from acquisitions reflects only completed acquisitions. Manufacturing Support includes an immaterial acquisition of an Australian Microbial Solutions business.
 
(3) The CDMO business, which was acquired as part of WIL Research on April 4, 2016, was divested on February 10, 2017. This adjustment represents the revenue from the CDMO business.
 
(4) Organic revenue growth is defined as reported revenue growth adjusted for acquisitions, the divestiture of the CDMO business, and foreign exchange.
 

 

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

         

SCHEDULE 6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 29, 2018 September 30, 2017
 
Cash flows relating to operating activities $ 301,167 $ 193,838
Cash flows relating to investing activities (884,047 ) (39,759 )
Cash flows relating to financing activities 557,496 (155,466 )
Cash flows used in discontinued operations (3,735 ) (1,489 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   4,664     9,135  
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (24,455 ) 6,259
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period   166,331     119,894  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 141,876   $ 126,153  
 

Contacts

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Investor Contacts:
Todd Spencer, 781-222-6455
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations
todd.spencer@crl.com
or
Media Contact:
Amy Cianciaruso, 781-222-6168
Corporate Vice President, Public Relations
amy.cianciaruso@crl.com

Release Summary

Charles River Laboratories issued its third-quarter 2018 financial results

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Contacts

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Investor Contacts:
Todd Spencer, 781-222-6455
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations
todd.spencer@crl.com
or
Media Contact:
Amy Cianciaruso, 781-222-6168
Corporate Vice President, Public Relations
amy.cianciaruso@crl.com