The following is a summary of the Stevanato Group S.p.A. (STVN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Stevanato Group's Q1 2024 revenue decreased 1% to €236 million, with a 2% growth in Biopharmaceutical and Diagnostic Solutions Segment.
The gross profit margin saw a drop to 26.4% due to challenges like underutilization on vial lines and temporary inefficiencies in new manufacturing plants.
The net profit was registered at €18.8 million, with diluted earnings per share of €0.07 and adjusted net profit was €21.5 million with adjusted diluted earnings per share of €0.08.
Adjusted EBITDA was reported at €50.6 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin being 21.4%.
The company adjusted its full-year 2024 Guidance with expected revenue of €1,125 million to €1,155 million and projected adjusted diluted EPS of €0.51 to €0.55.
Business Progress:
Despite the industry-wide temporary destocking challenge, Stevanato Group expects a gradual recovery in vials by the end of 2024 or early 2025.
The company is retaining most staff working on vial production lines, signaling preparedness for recovery.
Stevanato Group remains confident about its long-term prospects, aiming at achieving near-term targets by 2027 with unique integrated offerings.
The company has been focusing on operational improvements like resource optimization and footprint streamlining in the Engineering segment.
Key expansion projects like Fishers and Latina are advancing, with commercial production due to start in Fishers by H2 2024.
Opportunities are identified primarily in biologics, due to quality containment solutions and the capability to serve them in ready-to-use configurations.
Investments are being made in building new greenfield plants to support big customer programs for syringes and EZ-fill cartridges.
More details: Stevanato Group IR
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