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Azenta Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026, Ended March 31, 2026, Updates Full Year Fiscal 2026 Guidance, and Extends Long-Range Plan to 2029

2026-05-05 16:30 ET - News Release

Azenta Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026, Ended March 31, 2026, Updates Full Year Fiscal 2026 Guidance, and Extends Long-Range Plan to 2029

PR Newswire

  • FY'26 total reported revenue from continuing operations to range between approximately $603 to $621 million
  • FY'26 organic revenue is now expected to range from down approximately 2% to up 1%, compared to prior guidance of 3% to 5% growth
  • FY'26 Adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to range from down approximately 125 basis points to flat, compared to prior expectations of approximately 300 basis points of expansion
  • Long-range plan timing updated to 2029 versus 2028 before in connection with revised 2026 guidance. Market opportunities, strategic priorities, and value creation framework remain intact.

BURLINGTON, Mass., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026.






        
          The results of B Medical Systems are treated as discontinued operations and reflected in total diluted EPS, following the
Company's announcement in the first fiscal quarter of 2025 of its intention to pursue a sale and the entry into a definitive
agreement to sell the business.




                                                                                                                                                     
      
 Quarter Ended



        
          Dollars in millions, except per share data                                                                March 31,       December 31,                  March 31,                  Change


                                                                                                                                   2026                2025                          2025        Prior               Prior
                                                                                                                                                                                               Qtr                 Yr.

                                                                                                                                                                                    (1)



        Revenue from Continuing Operations                                                                                        $145                $149                          $143        (3) %                 1 %



        
          Organic growth                                                                                                                                                                                (3) %



        Sample Management Solutions                                                                                                $81                 $81                           $80        (0) %                 2 %



        Multiomics                                                                                                                 $64                 $67                           $64        (5) %                 0 %





        Diluted EPS Continuing Operations                                                                                      $(3.41)            $(0.11)                      $(0.43)   NM                  NM



        Diluted EPS Total                                                                                                      $(3.49)            $(0.34)                      $(1.04)   NM                  NM





        Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Continuing Operations                                                                             $(0.04)              $0.09                         $0.01    NM                  NM



        Adjusted EBITDA - Continuing Operations                                                                                     $8                 $13                           $12       (39) %              (36) %



        
          Adjusted EBITDA Margin - Continuing Operations                                                                5.4 %              8.5 %                        8.5 %





        
          (1)   Reflects revisions for an immaterial classification error among cost of revenue, research and development expenses,
      and selling, general and administrative expenses, and other immaterial adjustments, as further described in the Annual
      Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.



Management Comments
"Our second quarter results fell short of our expectations, reflecting both execution gaps and a more cautious demand environment, particularly in North America," said John Marotta, President and CEO of Azenta Life Sciences. "As a result, we have revised our fiscal 2026 outlook and taken decisive actions to strengthen execution, reinforce operational discipline, and improve visibility across the business. At the same time, we saw areas of resilience, including continued growth in Sample Repository Solutions and Consumables and Instruments, reinforcing the strength of our recurring revenue offerings.

In 2026, our priority is the transformation of our Multiomics business, with a focus on strengthening commercial execution, optimizing our operating footprint, and improving productivity through Azenta Business System. We have strengthened leadership and are increasing operational rigor to drive greater accountability and consistency across the organization.

Given the updated 2026 outlook, we are extending the timeline of our long?range plan targets from 2028 to 2029. This reflects a disciplined and prudent approach to execution in the current environment and, while postponing achievement of the financial targets, does not change our confidence in our strategy. While near?term conditions remain measured, we continue to see a compelling long?term market opportunity and believe the actions underway position Azenta for improved execution, greater consistency, and profitable long?term value creation."

Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results - Continuing Operations

  • Revenue was $145?million, up 1% year over year. Organic revenue, which excludes a 3-percentage point impact from foreign exchange and a 1-percentage point from the acquisition of UK Biocentre Limited, declined 3% year over year, reflecting lower revenue in Multiomics and in Sample Management Solutions.
  • Sample Management Solutions revenue was $81 million, up 2% over year.
    • Organic revenue, which excludes the impact from foreign exchange and the contribution from the acquisition of UK Biocentre Limited, declined 3%, mainly driven by lower revenue in?Core Products, particularly in Automated Stores and Cryogenic Systems, partially offset by higher revenue in Sample Repository Solutions, Product Services and Consumables and Instruments.
  • Multiomics revenue was $64 million, flat year over year.
    • Organic revenue, which excludes the impact?from foreign exchange, was down 2% year over year, primarily driven by lower Sanger Sequencing revenue, partially offset by higher revenue in Next Generation Sequencing and Gene Synthesis.

Summary of GAAP Earnings Results - Continuing Operations

  • Operating loss was $165.8 million. Operating margin was (114.5%), down 102% year over year.
    • Gross margin was 42.8%, down 96 basis points year over year, driven by lower fixed-cost absorption from reduced volumes in North America, as well as costs related to Automated Stores rework, and an increase in inventory reserves recorded during the period.
    • Operating expenses in the quarter were $228 million, up 181% year-over-year, primarily driven by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $149 million. The increase also reflects higher research and development expenses, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and lower restructuring charges.
  • Total other income included $4 million of net interest income and $4 million gain related to the non-cash settlement of a preexisting contractual relationship with UK Biocentre Limited, versus $4 million and $1 million, respectively, in the prior year period.
  • Diluted EPS from continuing operations was ($3.41) compared to ($0.43) in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Diluted EPS from discontinued operations was ($0.08), compared to ($0.61) a year ago. Total diluted EPS was ($3.49), compared to ($1.04) a year ago.

Summary of Non-GAAP Earnings Results - Continuing Operations

  • Adjusted operating loss was $7.0?million. Adjusted operating margin was (4.9%), a decrease of 300 ?basis points year over year.
    • Adjusted gross margin was 44.3%, down?110?basis points compared to the second?quarter?of fiscal 2025, driven by lower fixed-cost absorption from reduced volumes in North America, costs related to Automated Stores rework, and an increase in inventory reserves recorded during the period.
    • Adjusted operating expenses in the quarter were $71?million, up 5% year over year, driven by higher research and development costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $7.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 5.4%, a decrease of 320 basis points year over year.
  • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS was ($0.04), compared to $0.01 one year ago.

Cash and Liquidity as of March 31, 2026

  • The Company ended the quarter with a total balance of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities of $565 million.
  • Operating cash flow was $12 million in the quarter. Capital expenditures were $7 million, and free cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures) was $5 million.

Share Repurchase Program Update

  • On December 8, 2025, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $250 million of our common stock through December 31, 2028, or the 2025 Repurchase Program. Repurchases under the 2025 Repurchase Program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions (including under an accelerated share repurchase agreement), or by other means, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, subject to market and business conditions, legal requirements, and other factors. We are not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program, and share repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time at our discretion. As of the date of this press release , there have been no repurchases under the 2025 Repurchase Program.

Updated Fiscal 2026 Guidance - Continuing Operations

  • The Company now expects total reported revenue from continuing operations to range between approximately $603 to $621 million for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
  • Total organic revenue, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange and the contribution from the acquisition of UK Biocentre Limited, is now expected to range between down approximately 2% to up 1% relative to fiscal 2025, compared to prior guidance of 3% to 5% growth.
    • Organic revenue for Sample Management Solutions is now expected to grow approximately low-single-digits, versus prior expectations of mid-single-digit growth.
    • Organic revenue for Multiomics is now expected to decline approximately mid-single-digits, versus prior expectations of low-single-digit growth.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to decline in a range of approximately 125 basis points to flat relative to fiscal 2025, compared to prior expectations of approximately 300 basis points expansion. This outlook excludes an expected dilution of approximately 35 basis points from the UK Biocentre acquisition.
  • Free Cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures) is now expected to improve approximately 10% to 15% year-over-year, compared to prior expectations of approximately 30% improvement.

Long-Range Plan Update

  • In connection with the revised 2026 outlook, the Company is extending the timeline of its long-range plan by one year, from 2028 to 2029. The Company continues to believe in the strength of its market opportunities, strategic priorities, and long-term value creation framework.

Sale of B Medical Systems

  • On December 23, 2025, we entered into a definitive Sale and Purchase Agreement with Thelema S.À R.L. for the sale of B Medical Systems business, for a purchase price of $63 million. As previously disclosed, the transaction was expected to close on or before March 31, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the buyer securing required financing. On March 27, 2026, the Company was informed by Thelema that it has not yet secured the financing required to complete the transaction and, as a result, the transaction did not close by March 31, 2026. Thelema has indicated that it requires additional time to complete its financing arrangements. The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, including the buyer securing the required financing, and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on a revised timeline or at all. The parties have not amended or terminated the agreement as of the date of this press release.

Azenta does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis for the measures on which it provides forward-looking non-GAAP guidance as the Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure, without unreasonable effort, because of the inherent difficulty in accurately forecasting the occurrence and financial impact of the various adjusting items necessary for such reconciliations that have not yet occurred, are dependent on various factors, are out of the company's control, or cannot be reasonably predicted. Such adjustments include, but are not limited to, transformation costs, restructuring charges, costs related to acquisitions and divestitures costs, governance-related matters, goodwill and intangible impairments, stock-based compensation, and other gains and charges that are not representative of the normal operations of the business.

Conference Call and Webcast
Azenta management will webcast its second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call on May 06, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call, Company management will respond to questions concerning, but not limited to, the Company's financial performance, business conditions and industry outlook. Management's responses could contain information that has not been previously disclosed.

The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and, together with presentation materials and supplemental information referenced on the call, will be hosted at the Investor Relations section of Azenta's website at https://investors.azenta.com/events. The supplemental information is being posted at the time of this earnings release, and the presentation materials will be posted ahead of the earnings call. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the website for convenient on-demand access.

Regulation G - Use of Non-GAAP financial Measures
The Company supplements its GAAP financial measures with certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors a better perspective on the results of business operations, which the Company believes is more comparable to the similar analyses provided by its peers. These measures are not presented in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. These measures should always be considered in conjunction with appropriate GAAP measures. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most nearly comparable GAAP measures is included at the end of this release following the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations. Certain amounts in the tables that supplement the consolidated financial statements may not sum due to rounding. All percentages are calculated using unrounded amounts.

"Safe Harbor Statement" under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Azenta's actual financial and business results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. They are based on the facts and assumptions known to management at the time they are made. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's guidance and outlook for fiscal year 2026, including revenue, organic revenue growth, earnings, Adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow expectations; expectations regarding the timing, execution and benefits of operational, commercial and organizational transformation initiatives; anticipated productivity improvements and cost actions; expectations regarding demand trends and end market conditions; statements regarding the Company's long range plan and multi-year financial targets, including the extension of the long range plan timeline to 2029.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to execute on and realize the expected benefits from its transformation and operational improvement initiatives; changes in customer demand, purchasing behavior or funding conditions in the markets the Company serves; macroeconomic, geopolitical or regulatory developments; the impact of foreign currency fluctuations; the Company's ability to effectively manage costs, improve productivity and achieve anticipated margin improvements; supply chain disruptions; competitive dynamics; the ability of customers to meet payment obligations; uncertainty regarding the timing or completion of the B Medical Systems divestiture; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10 K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10 Q and Current Reports on Form 8 K. Because forward looking statements relate to future events and are based on current expectations, they are inherently subject to significant uncertainties, particularly with respect to projections and assumptions extending over multiple years. As a result, actual outcomes may differ materially from those projected.

Azenta expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling life science organizations around the world to bring impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Our global team delivers and supports these products and services through our industry-leading brands, including GENEWIZ, FluidX, Ziath, 4titude, Limfinity, Freezer Pro, and Barkey.

Azenta is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.

AZENTA INVESTOR CONTACTS:

Yvonne Perron
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations
ir@azenta.com

Maria Isabel Cuartas
Manager Investor Relations
ir@azenta.com

                                                           
          AZENTA, INC.


                                                  
      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                           
          (unaudited)


                                                  
      (In thousands, except per share data)




                                                                                                              Three Months Ended                         Six Months Ended

                                                                                                              March 31,                         March 31,


                                                                                                     2026       2025               2026         2025



          Revenue



          Products                                                                               $37,642    $41,955            $78,726      $85,782



          Services                                                                               107,153    101,383            214,711      204,992



          Total revenue                                                                          144,795    143,338            293,437      290,774



          Cost of revenue



          Products                                                                                22,122     24,994             46,871       49,035



          Services                                                                                60,638     55,561            120,825      110,137



          Total cost of revenue                                                                   82,760     80,555            167,696      159,172



          Gross profit                                                                            62,035     62,783            125,741      131,602



          Operating expenses



          Research and development                                                                 9,433      7,602             18,622       14,715



          Selling, general and administrative                                                     67,887     69,795            128,498      139,771



          Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets                                           149,083                      149,083



          Restructuring charges                                                                    1,422      3,580              2,565        4,011



          Total operating expenses                                                               227,825     80,977            298,768      158,497



          Operating loss                                                                       (165,790)  (18,194)         (173,027)    (26,895)



          Other income



          Interest income, net                                                                     4,387      4,489              9,485        8,787



          Other income, net                                                                        4,059      1,158              4,138        2,362



          Loss from continuing operations before                                               (157,344)  (12,547)         (159,404)    (15,746)
income taxes



          Income tax (benefit) expense                                                             (323)     7,243              2,807       11,117



          Loss from continuing operations                                                      (157,021)  (19,790)         (162,211)    (26,863)



          Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax                                          (3,777)  (27,871)          (14,019)    (31,790)



          Net loss                                                                            $(160,798) $(47,661)        $(176,230)   $(58,653)



          Basic net loss per share:



          Loss from continuing operations                                                        $(3.41)   $(0.43)           $(3.53)     $(0.59)



          Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax                                          $(0.08)   $(0.61)           $(0.30)     $(0.70)



          Basic net loss per share                                                               $(3.49)   $(1.04)           $(3.83)     $(1.29)



          Diluted net loss per share:



          Loss from continuing operations                                                        $(3.41)   $(0.43)           $(3.53)     $(0.59)



          Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax                                          $(0.08)   $(0.61)           $(0.30)     $(0.70)



          Diluted net loss per share                                                             $(3.49)   $(1.04)           $(3.83)     $(1.29)



          Weighted average shares used in computing net
loss per share:



          Basic                                                                                   46,063     45,732             45,995       45,658



          Diluted                                                                                 46,063     45,732             45,995       45,658

                                                                                                        
          AZENTA, INC.


                                                                                                 
          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                                                                         
          (unaudited)


                                                                                       
          (In thousands, except share and per share data)




                                                                                                                                                   March 31, September 30,





          Assets



          Current assets



          Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                $234,033       $279,783



          Short-term marketable securities                                                                                                          146,484         61,137



          Accounts receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses ($4,481and $4,649,                                                       131,318        142,181
respectively)



          Inventories                                                                                                                                78,510         74,956



          Short-term restricted cash                                                                                                                  2,410          2,359



          Refundable income taxes                                                                                                                     6,838          9,728



          Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                                  50,214         64,660



          Current assets held for sale                                                                                                               77,178         73,535



          Total current assets                                                                                                                      726,985        708,339



          Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                        171,832        153,954



          Long-term marketable securities                                                                                                           177,831        201,585



          Long-term deferred tax assets                                                                                                                 501            726



          Operating lease right-of-use assets                                                                                                        59,451         54,048



          Goodwill                                                                                                                                  552,396        702,395



          Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                     92,107        101,814



          Long-term income taxes receivable                                                                                                          45,600         45,600



          Other assets                                                                                                                                8,814          6,115



          Noncurrent assets held for sale                                                                                                            68,372         85,006



          Total assets                                                                                                                           $1,903,889     $2,059,582



          Liabilities and stockholders' equity



          Current liabilities



          Accounts payable                                                                                                                          $33,136        $37,722



          Deferred revenue                                                                                                                           39,013         31,569



          Derivative liability                                                                                                                       29,615         33,420



          Accrued warranty and retrofit costs                                                                                                         4,157          4,713



          Accrued compensation and benefits                                                                                                          29,146         35,799



          Accrued customer deposits                                                                                                                  36,217         26,499



          Accrued income taxes payable                                                                                                                8,753          9,416



          Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                                                                             45,739         30,268



          Current liabilities held for sale                                                                                                          31,416         28,268



          Total current liabilities                                                                                                                 257,192        237,674



          Long-term deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                         15,747         18,245



          Long-term operating lease liabilities                                                                                                      55,711         51,244



          Other long-term liabilities                                                                                                                10,892         11,142



          Noncurrent liabilities held for sale                                                                                                        9,670         14,291



          Total liabilities                                                                                                                         349,212        332,596





          Stockholders' equity



          Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding                                                 -



          Common stock, $0.01 par value - 125,000,000 shares authorized, 59,553,293 shares issued and                                                   596            594
46,091,424 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026; 59,320,848 shares issued and 45,858,979
shares outstanding at September 30, 2025



          Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                538,782        529,605



          Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                     (27,471)      (22,213)



          Treasury stock, at cost - 13,461,869 shares at March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025                                                    (200,956)     (200,956)



          Retained earnings                                                                                                                       1,243,726      1,419,956



          Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                              1,554,677      1,726,986



          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                                                             $1,903,889     $2,059,582

                                                                                           
          AZENTA, INC.


                                                                               
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


                                                                                            
          (unaudited)


                                                                                          
          (In thousands)




                                                                                                                                           Six Months Ended March 31,


                                                                                                                                      2026                                      2025



          Cash flows from operating activities



          Net loss                                                                                                             $(176,230)                                $(58,653)



          Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:



          Depreciation and amortization                                                                                            27,650                                    32,053



          Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets                                                                            149,083



          Non-cash gain from settlement of preexisting contractual relationship                                                   (3,858)



          Loss on assets held for sale                                                                                             15,965                                    31,848



          Inventory write-downs and other asset write-offs                                                                          1,883                                     4,326



          Stock-based compensation                                                                                                 10,420                                    13,453



          Amortization and accretion on marketable securities                                                                       (682)                                    (983)



          Deferred income taxes                                                                                                   (5,298)                                  (4,183)



          Loss (gain) on disposals of property, plant and equipment                                                                    19                                       (7)



          Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



          Accounts receivable                                                                                                       8,541                                     6,713



          Inventories                                                                                                             (6,700)                                  (5,780)



          Accounts payable                                                                                                        (4,380)                                    1,981



          Deferred revenue                                                                                                          7,141                                    12,042



          Accrued warranty and retrofit costs                                                                                       (122)                                      343



          Accrued compensation and tax withholdings                                                                               (6,245)                                  (1,956)



          Accrued restructuring costs                                                                                                 506                                     1,547



          Other assets and liabilities                                                                                             15,338                                    11,457



          Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                33,031                                    44,201



          Cash flows from investing activities



          Purchases of property, plant and equipment                                                                             (13,595)                                 (15,158)



          Purchases of marketable securities                                                                                    (328,835)                                (236,237)



          Sales and maturities of marketable securities                                                                           266,470                                   184,636



          Acquisition of UK Biocentre, net of cash acquired                                                                       (9,688)



          Proceeds from other investment                                                                                                -                                    2,130



          Net investment hedge settlement                                                                                               -                                    3,043



          Deposit received for the sale of B Medical Systems business                                                               9,000



          Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                  (76,648)                                 (61,586)



          Cash flows from financing activities



          Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                                                    1,179                                     1,553



          Payments of finance leases                                                                                                (411)                                    (457)



          Withholding tax payments on net share settlements on equity awards                                                      (2,420)



          Excise tax payment for settled share repurchases                                                                              -                                 (11,376)



          Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                   (1,652)                                 (10,280)



          Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash                                          (2,128)                                  (4,459)



          Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash                                                             (47,397)                                 (32,124)



          Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period                                                         296,685                                   320,990



          Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period                                                              $249,288                                  $288,866



          Supplemental disclosures:



          Cash paid / (received) for income taxes, net                                                                             $3,466                                  $(4,594)



          Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and                                              $5,296                                    $5,773
accrued expenses





          
            Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed
consolidated balance sheets


                                                                                                                                 March 31,                            September 30,
                                                                                                                                      2026                                      2025



          Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations                                                                     $234,033                                  $279,783



          Cash included in current assets held for sale                                                                             8,763                                    13,206



          Short-term restricted cash                                                                                                2,410                                     2,359



          Long-term restricted cash included in other assets                                                                        4,082                                     1,337



          Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the condensed                                                $249,288                                  $296,685
consolidated statements of cash flows

Notes on Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Continuing Operations
Non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management adjusts the GAAP results for the impact of amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges, purchase price accounting adjustments and charges related to M&A, non-recurring costs related to the Company's business transformation initiatives and share repurchases to provide investors better perspective on the results of operations which the Company believes is more comparable to the similar analysis provided by its peers. Management also excludes special charges and gains, such as impairment losses, gains and losses from the sale of assets, certain tax benefits and charges, as well as other gains and charges that are not representative of the normal operations of the business. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single measure.

                                                                                                  
   
          Quarter Ended


                                                                    March 31, 2026                                 December 31, 2025                               March 31, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                           
          (*)


                        Amounts in thousands, except 
 
          $                        per  
   
          $                               per    
 
         $                           per
per share data                                                                 diluted                                             diluted                                        diluted
                                                                                share                                               share                                          share



          Net loss from continuing                      $(157,021)                    $(3.41)          $(5,190)                           $(0.11)        $(19,790)                       $(0.43)
operations



          
            Adjustments:

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          Amortization of completed                          2,076                        0.05              1,860                               0.04             2,308                           0.05
technology



          Amortization of other                              3,563                        0.08              3,551                               0.08             3,803                           0.08
intangible assets



          Transformation costs(1)                              440                        0.01              1,202                               0.03             5,183                           0.11



          Restructuring charges                              1,422                        0.03              1,143                               0.02             3,580                           0.08



          Impairment of goodwill and                       149,083                        3.24
intangible assets(2)



          Merger and acquisition costs(3)                    2,175                        0.05                 13                               0.00               688                           0.02



          Non-recurring other income(4)                    (3,858)                     (0.08)                                                              (2,130)                        (0.05)



          Tax adjustments(5)                                                                                                                                 6,900                           0.15



          Tax effect of adjustments                            331                        0.01              1,570                               0.03                98                           0.00



          Other adjustments                                     13                        0.00                 13                               0.00              (17)                          0.00



          
            Non-GAAP adjusted net              $(1,776)                    $(0.04)            $4,162                              $0.09              $623                          $0.01
income (loss) from
continuing operations



          Stock-based compensation,                          6,268                        0.14              3,862                               0.08             8,031                           0.18
     pre-tax



          
            Tax rate                               13 %                                         13 %                                               17 %



          Stock-based compensation,                          5,453                        0.12              3,360                               0.07             6,690                           0.15
net of tax



          Non-GAAP adjusted net income                      $3,677                       $0.08             $7,522                              $0.16            $7,313                          $0.16
excluding stock-based
compensation - continuing
operations





          Shares used in computing                                                     46,063                                               45,929                                          45,732
non-GAAP diluted net income
per share

                                                                                          
          
          Six Months Ended


                                                                                    March 31, 2026                                            March 31, 2025
                                                                                                                                                 
              (*)



          
            Amounts in thousands, except per share data  
 
          $                        per       
          
         $                              per
                                                                                               diluted                                                       diluted
                                                                                                share                                                         share



          Net loss from continuing operations                           $(162,211)                    $(3.53)                    $(26,863)                          $(0.59)



          
            Adjustments:

---


          Amortization of completed technology                               3,935                        0.09                         3,808                              0.08



          Amortization of other intangible assets                            7,113                        0.15                         8,376                              0.18



          Transformation costs(1)                                            1,642                        0.04                         8,229                              0.18



          Restructuring charges                                              2,565                        0.06                         4,011                              0.09



          Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets(2)                  149,083                        3.24



          Merger and acquisition costs(3)                                    2,188                        0.05                         2,258                              0.05



          Non-recurring other income(4)                                    (3,858)                     (0.08)                      (2,130)                           (0.05)



          Tax adjustments(5)                                                                                                         7,300                              0.16



          Tax effect of adjustments                                          1,901                        0.04                         1,106                              0.02



          Other adjustments                                                     26                        0.00                           (9)                             0.00



          
            Non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing         $2,384                       $0.05                        $6,086                             $0.13
operations



          Stock-based compensation, pre-tax                                 10,130                        0.22                        12,904                              0.28



          
            Tax rate                                               13 %                                                    17 %



          Stock-based compensation, net of tax                               8,813                        0.19                        10,710                              0.23



          Non-GAAP adjusted net income excluding stock-based               $11,197                       $0.24                       $16,796                             $0.37
compensation - continuing operations





          Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted net                                                45,995                                                         45,658
income per share



    (*)  
  See footnote (1) on Page 1.



 
 (1)    Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to the
             Company focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges.
             These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing the Company's operations, processes and
             systems to permanently alter the Company's operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational,
             successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve
             significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write
             downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-
             party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.



 
 (2)    Represents a non-cash goodwill impairment charge recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as a result of the Company's
             quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026, including $112.4 million for the Multiomics reporting unit
             and $36.6 million for the Sample Management Solutions reporting unit.



 
 (3) 
  Includes expenses related to governance-related matters.



 
 (4)    The Company recognized $3.9 million non-cash gain from the settlement of the pre-existing contractual relationship with UK
             Biocentre Limited in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The Company received $2.1 million of cash proceeds from a cost method
             investment which had no cost basis in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. These are non-recurring and non-operational gains.



 
 (5)    Tax adjustments for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 are primarily driven by $6.4 million of tax expenses related
             to a one-time repatriation of historical earnings from China.

                                                                    
 
 Quarter Ended                                Six Months Ended



          
            Dollars in thousands              March 31,         December 31,         March 31,    March 31,                    March 31,
                                                               2026                  2025 2025                        2026            2025


                                                                                             (*)                                       (*)



          GAAP net loss                                 $(160,798)            $(15,432)         $(47,661)   $(176,230)                    $(58,653)



          Less: Loss from discontinued operations          (3,777)             (10,242)          (27,871)     (14,019)                     (31,790)



          GAAP net loss from continuing operations       (157,021)              (5,190)          (19,790)    (162,211)                     (26,863)



          
            Adjustments:

---


          Interest income, net                             (4,387)              (5,098)           (4,489)      (9,485)                      (8,787)



          Income tax expense                                 (323)                3,130              7,243         2,807                        11,117



          Depreciation                                       8,338                 8,207              7,818        16,545                        15,297



          Amortization of completed technology               2,076                 1,860              2,308         3,935                         3,808



          Amortization of other intangible assets            3,563                 3,551              3,803         7,113                         8,376



          Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation $(147,754)               $6,460           $(3,107)   $(141,296)                       $2,948
and amortization - Continuing operations






                                                                    
 
 Quarter Ended                                Six Months Ended



          Dollars in thousands                           March 31,         December 31,         March 31,    March 31,                    March 31,
                                                               2026                  2025 2025                        2026            2025


                                                                                             (*)                                       (*)



          Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation $(147,754)               $6,460           $(3,107)   $(141,296)                       $2,948
and amortization - Continuing operations



          
            Adjustments:

---


          Stock-based compensation                           6,268                 3,862              8,031        10,130                        12,904



          Restructuring charges                              1,422                 1,143              3,580         2,565                         4,011



          Impairment of goodwill and intangible            149,083                    13                         149,083
assets(1)



          Merger and acquisition costs(2)                    2,175                 1,202                688         2,188                         2,258



          Transformation costs(3)                              440                    12              5,183         1,642                         8,229



          Non-recurring other income(4)                    (3,858)                                (2,130)      (3,858)                      (2,130)



          Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,         $7,776               $12,692            $12,245       $20,454                       $28,220
depreciation and amortization - Continuing
operations



    (*)  
  See footnote (1) on Page 1.



 
 (1)    Represents a non-cash goodwill impairment charge recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as a result of the Company's
             quantitative goodwill impairment analysis as of March 31, 2026, including $112.4 million for the Multiomics reporting unit
             and $36.6 million for the Sample Management Solutions reporting unit.



 
 (2) 
  Includes expenses related to governance-related matters.



 
 (3)    Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to the
             Company focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges.
             These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing the Company's operations, processes and
             systems to permanently alter the Company's operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational,
             successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve
             significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write
             downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-
             party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.



 
 (4)    The Company recognized $3.9 million non-cash gain from the settlement of the pre-existing contractual relationship with UK
             Biocentre Limited in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The Company received $2.1 million of cash proceeds from a cost method
             investment which had no cost basis in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. These are non-recurring and non-operational gains.

                                                        
          
          Quarter Ended



          
            Dollars in thousands              March 31, 2026                     December 31, 2025                  March 31, 2025

                                                                                                                            (*)



          GAAP gross profit                 $62,035 42.8 %           $63,706       42.9 %  $62,783                  43.8 %



          
            Adjustments:

---


          Amortization of completed           2,076  1.4 %             1,860        1.3 %    2,308                   1.6 %
technology



          Other Adjustments                           - %                          - %     (9)                (0.0 %)



          Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit    $64,111 44.3 %           $65,566       44.1 %  $65,082                  45.4 %

                                               
  
            Six Months Ended



   
            Dollars in thousands              March 31, 2026                           March 31, 2025
                                                                                         
           (*)



   GAAP gross profit                    $125,741 42.9 %                   $131,602  45.3 %



   
            Adjustments:

---


   Amortization of completed technology    3,935  1.3 %                      3,808   1.3 %



   Transformation costs(1)                         - %                        52   0.0 %



   Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit       $129,676 44.2 %                   $135,462  46.6 %



    (*) 
  See footnote (1) on Page 1.



 
 (1)   Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to the
            Company focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges.
            These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing the Company's operations, processes and
            systems to permanently alter the Company's operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational,
            successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve
            significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write
            downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-
            party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.

                                                     
          
            Sample Management Solutions                                 
          
          Multiomics


                                                            
          
            Quarter Ended                                      
          
          Quarter Ended


                        Dollars in thousands                   March 31,                                December 31,                      March 31,                              March 31,                         December 31, March 31,
                                                       2026                         2025                         2025                           2026                       2025                 2025
                                                                                                                      (*)                                                                                  (*)



          GAAP gross profit                 $37,084     45.7 %          $35,785         43.9 %          $36,147                45.3 %     $24,951       39.2 %          $27,921         41.5 %      $26,636      41.9 %


                        Adjustments:

---


          Amortization of                     1,389      1.7 %            1,177          1.4 %            1,449                 1.8 %         687        1.1 %              683          1.0 %          859       1.4 %
completed technology



          Other Adjustments                               - %                           - %             (9)              (0.0 %)                     - %                           - %                       - %



          Non-GAAP adjusted                 $38,473     47.4 %          $36,962         45.4 %          $37,587                47.1 %     $25,638       40.2 %          $28,604         42.6 %      $27,495      43.3 %
gross profit

                                                            
       
         Segment Total


                                                            
       
         Quarter Ended


                        Dollars in thousands              March 31,                         December 31,                          March 31,
                                                     2026                       2025                          2025
                                                                                                                   (*)



          GAAP gross profit                 $62,035   42.8 %         $63,706        42.9 %             $62,783              43.8 %


                        Adjustments:

---


          Amortization of                     2,076    1.4 %           1,860         1.3 %               2,308               1.6 %
completed
technology



          Other Adjustments                             - %                         - %                (9)            (0.0 %)



          Non-GAAP adjusted                 $64,111   44.3 %         $65,566        44.1 %             $65,082              45.4 %
gross profit

                                                             Sample Management Solutions            
          
          Multiomics


                                                   
  
            Six Months Ended              
          
          Six Months Ended



          
            Dollars in thousands              March 31, 2026                          March 31, 2025                              March 31, 2026   March 31, 2025

                                                                                                         (*)                                                       (*)



          GAAP gross profit                 $72,867 44.8 %                 $75,290       46.8 %   $52,874       40.4 %                 $56,312         43.4 %



          Adjustments:



          Amortization of completed           2,565  1.6 %                   2,088        1.3 %     1,370        1.0 %                   1,720          1.3 %
technology



          Transformation costs(1)                     - %                     52        0.0 %                   - %                                  - %



          Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit    $75,432 46.4 %                 $77,430       48.1 %   $54,244       41.4 %                 $58,032         44.7 %

                                               
   
            Segment Total


                                             
   
            Six Months Ended



 
            Dollars in thousands               March 31, 2026                           March 31, 2025
                                                                                        
           (*)



 GAAP gross profit                    $125,741  42.9 %                   $131,602  45.3 %



 Adjustments:



 Amortization of completed technology    3,935   1.3 %                      3,808   1.3 %



 Transformation costs(1)                          - %                        52   0.0 %



 Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit       $129,676  44.2 %                   $135,462  46.6 %



    (*) 
  See footnote (1) on Page 1.



 
 (1)   Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to the
            Company focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges.
            These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing the Company's operations, processes and
            systems to permanently alter the Company's operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational,
            successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve
            significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write
            downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-
            party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.

                                                      Sample Management Solutions                         
       
  Multiomics


                                                             Quarter Ended                                          Quarter Ended



      
            Dollars in thousands    March 31,            December 31,            March 31,   March 31,                  December 31,         March 31,
                                                 2026                     2025    2025                       2026                           2025 2025


                                                                                       (*)                                                         (*)



      GAAP operating income (loss)            $1,668                   $3,731              $(1,236)   $(10,759)                      $(5,044)          $(6,372)



      
            Adjustments:

---


      Amortization of completed technology     1,389                    1,177                 1,449          687                            683                859



      Transformation costs(1)                     55                       57                 2,606



      Other adjustments                            3                       12                  (10)           5                                             (23)



      Non-GAAP adjusted operating income      $3,115                   $4,977                $2,809    $(10,067)                      $(4,361)          $(5,536)
(loss)

                                                          Total Segments                     
        
   Corporate                                  
          
          Total


                                                          Quarter Ended                                 Quarter Ended                                                  Quarter Ended


                        Dollars in thousands        March        December       March        March                    December            March            March                     December            March
                                                      31,              31,          31,           31,                          31,               31,               31,                           31,               31,
                                             2025


                                                                                                                                      (*)                                                            (*)
                                                     2026             2025 (*)                  2026                         2025  2025                          2026                          2025  2025



          GAAP operating loss                   $(9,091)        $(1,313)    $(7,608)   $(156,699)                    $(5,924)        $(10,586)       $(165,790)                     $(7,237)        $(18,194)



          
            Adjustments:

---


          Amortization of                          2,076            1,860        2,308                                                                       2,076                         1,860             2,308
completed technology



          Amortization of other                                                             3,563                        3,551             3,803             3,563                         3,551             3,803
intangible assets



          Transformation costs(1)                     55               57        2,606           385                        1,145             2,577               440                         1,202             5,183



          Restructuring charges                                                             1,422                        1,143             3,580             1,422                         1,143             3,580



          Impairment of goodwill                                                          149,083                                                        149,083
and intangible assets(2)



          Merger and acquisition                                                            2,175                           13               688             2,175                            13               688
costs(3)



          Other adjustments                            8               12         (33)                                                                          8                            12              (33)



          Non-GAAP adjusted                     $(6,952)            $616     $(2,727)        $(71)                       $(72)              $62          $(7,023)                         $544          $(2,665)
operating income (loss)

                                                     Sample Management Solutions                          Multiomics


                                                           Six Months Ended                            Six Months Ended



      
            Dollars in thousands    March 31,                            March 31,  March 31,                        March 31,
                                                 2026                       2025                   2026                 2025

                                                                                 (*)                                          (*)



      GAAP operating income (loss)            $5,398                                $2,786   $(15,802)                         $(9,566)



      Adjustments:



      Amortization of completed technology     2,565                                 2,088       1,370                             1,720



      Transformation costs(1)                    112                                 2,709



      Other adjustments                           17                                   (3)          5                                 3



      Non-GAAP adjusted operating income      $8,092                                $7,580   $(14,427)                         $(7,843)
(loss)

                                                           Total Segments                                   Corporate                                     Total


                                                          Six Months Ended                               Six Months Ended                            Six Months Ended



         
            Dollars in thousands     March 31,                         March 31,   March 31,                         March 31,     March 31,                   March 31,
                                                     2026                  2025                      2026                 2025                         2026           2025


                                                                                (*)                                           (*)                                       (*)



         GAAP operating loss                   $(10,404)                          $(6,780)  $(162,623)                         $(20,115)    $(173,027)                   $(26,895)



         Adjustments:



         Amortization of completed technology      3,935                              3,808                                                        3,935                        3,808



         Amortization of other intangible                                                        7,113                              8,376          7,113                        8,376
assets



         Transformation costs(1)                     112                              2,709        1,530                              5,520          1,642                        8,229



         Restructuring charges                                                                   2,565                              4,011          2,565                        4,011



         Impairment of goodwill and intangible                                                 149,083                                          149,083
assets(2)



         Merger and acquisition costs(3)                                                         2,188                              2,258          2,188                        2,258



         Other adjustments                            22                                                                                             22



         Non-GAAP adjusted operating income     $(6,335)                            $(263)      $(144)                               $50       $(6,479)                      $(213)
(loss)



    (*)  
  See footnote (1) on Page 1.



 
 (1)    Transformation costs represent non-recurring expenses for strategic projects with anticipated long-term benefits to the
             Company focused on cost reduction and productivity improvement that do not meet the definition of restructuring charges.
             These costs are directed at simplifying, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing the Company's operations, processes and
             systems to permanently alter the Company's operations for the long term. For a project to be considered transformational,
             successful completion of the project must be expected to bring long-term material benefits to the organization and involve
             significant changes to process and/or underlying technology. Transformation costs primarily relate to one time asset write
             downs associated with changes in technology, one time inventory write downs relating to restructuring actions, and third-
             party consulting costs associated with process and systems re-design.



 
 (2)    Represents non-cash goodwill impairment charges recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as a result of the Company's
             annual and interim impairment assessment, including $112.4 million for the Multiomics reporting unit and $36.6 million for
             the Sample Management Solutions reporting unit.



 
 (3) 
  Includes expenses related to governance-related matters.

                                                      Sample Management Solutions                          Multiomics                                            Azenta Total


                                                             Quarter Ended                               Quarter Ended                                          Quarter Ended


                        Dollars in millions March 31,               March 31,     Change   March 31,                    March 31,    Change     March 31,                      March 31,      Change
                                                 2026                     2025                    2026                          2025                     2026                            2025


                        Revenue                   $81                      $80         2 %         $64                           $64        0 %          $145                            $143          1 %



          Acquisitions                           (1)                              (2) %                                                - %          (1)                                      (1) %



          Currency                               (2)                              (3) %         (2)                                  (3) %           (4)                                      (3) %
exchange rates


                        Organic revenue           $78                      $80       (3) %         $62                           $64      (2) %          $140                            $143        (3) %






                                                      Sample Management Solutions                         Multiomics                                            Azenta Total


                                                           Six Months Ended                            Six Months Ended                                       Six Months Ended


                        Dollars in millions March 31,               March 31,     Change   March 31,                    March 31,    Change     March 31,                      March 31,      Change
                                                 2026                     2025                    2026                          2025                     2026                            2025


                        Revenue                  $163                     $161         1 %        $131                          $130        1 %          $293                            $291          1 %



          Acquisitions                           (1)                              (1) %                                                - %          (1)                                      (0 %)



          Currency                               (4)                              (3) %         (3)                                  (2) %           (7)                                      (2) %
exchange rates


                        Organic revenue          $157                     $161       (2) %        $128                          $130      (1) %          $285                            $291        (2) %

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