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LUN 33.59 −2.5% NTR 94.27 −1.8% LALI 0.055 −8.3% SCD 0.170 +0.0% HWY 0.370 +0.0% FCI 0.385 +1.3% GGAU 0.180 −5.3% KIRO 0.650 +1.6% LBNK 0.430 +0.0% BARU 0.040 +0.0% VCU 1.09 −4.4% NOBL 0.095 −5.0% SHL 0.355 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% FYL 0.090 +0.0% NUAG 5.55 +1.8% LUN 33.59 −2.5% NTR 94.27 −1.8% LALI 0.055 −8.3% SCD 0.170 +0.0% HWY 0.370 +0.0% FCI 0.385 +1.3% GGAU 0.180 −5.3% KIRO 0.650 +1.6% LBNK 0.430 +0.0% BARU 0.040 +0.0% VCU 1.09 −4.4% NOBL 0.095 −5.0% SHL 0.355 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% FYL 0.090 +0.0% NUAG 5.55 +1.8%
Earnings

LSL PHARMA GROUP REPORTS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE RECORD QUARTERLY REVENUES AND Q3 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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Executive Summary

  • LSL Pharma Group reported its fourth consecutive quarter of record revenues for Q3 2025, with total revenues reaching $7.6 million (up 89% year-over-year) and Year-to-Date (YTD) revenues of $21.4 million (up 73% year-over-year).
  • The company secured Health Canada approval for six sterile ophthalmic solutions (eye-drops) for glaucoma and allergies, with commercial launches expected in Q2 2026.
  • LSL Pharma expanded its Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) segment through the acquisition of Du-Var Laboratory Inc. for $2.9 million in financial debt, adding 30,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity.
  • The company completed a $2.3 million non-brokered private placement and redeemed $3.3 million in publicly listed convertible debentures, while securing remaining portions of secured loans from BDC and Desjardins.

Key Details

  • Q3 2025 Financials:
    • Revenues: $7.6 million (vs. $4.0 million in Q3 2024; +89%).
    • YTD Revenues: $21.4 million (vs. $12.4 million in YTD 2024; +73%).
    • Adjusted EBITDA: $1.2 million for Q3 (vs. $0.5 million; +153%) and $3.1 million for YTD (vs. $1.6 million; +90%).
    • Net Loss: $1.8 million for Q3 (vs. $0.4 million) and $1.7 million for YTD (vs. $1.2 million).
    • Operating Profit: $0.5 million for Q3 (vs. $0.1 million) and $1.3 million for YTD (vs. $0.5 million).
  • Segment Performance:
    • CMO Revenues: $6.6 million in Q3 (+179% YoY) and $18.8 million YTD (+201% YoY). Organic CMO growth (excluding acquisitions) was 70% QoQ and 42% YTD.
    • Eye-Care Revenues: $1.0 million in Q3 (-40% YoY, down from competitor out-of-stock events in prior year) and $2.6 million YTD (-57% YoY).
  • Corporate Actions & Financing:
    • Private Placement: Closed a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $2.3 million.
    • Debt Redemption: Redeemed $3.3 million in publicly listed convertible debentures, resulting in a $0.8 million loss on debt settlement.
    • Loan Securing: Secured the remaining $1.6 million portion of the Secured BDC loan and Secured Desjardins loan.
    • Leverage Ratio: Total net borrowings to net tangible assets ratio was 0.47:1 at end of Q3 2025 (vs. 0.41:1 at YE 2024).
  • M&A (Du-Var Laboratory Inc.):
    • Acquisition Consideration: $2.9 million (representing Du-Var's financial debt).
    • Capacity Added: 30,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
    • Expected Impact: Increase CMO revenues by more than 25%.
    • Du-Var Financials (12 months ended Aug 31, 2025): Revenues of $4.4 million, Net Loss of $2.1 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million. Total Assets: $6.9 million; Liabilities: $5.1 million.
  • Balance Sheet Highlights (as of Sept 30, 2025):
    • Total Assets: $60.2 million (+12% vs. YE 2024).
    • Total Current Assets: $20.7 million (+33% vs. YE 2024), driven by a $4.2 million increase in inventory.
    • Shareholders' Equity: $25.4 million (+$0.5 million vs. YE 2024).
    • Working Capital: $7.2 million.
    • Operating Loans (less Cash): $6.3 million (vs. $2.3 million at YE 2024).

Notable Quotes

  • "We achieved record revenues in Q3-25 for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting the contribution of Dermolab acquired late last year. By acquiring Du-Var Laboratory, we can already project good growth of our CMO segment for the next year," said François Roberge, President and CEO.
  • "With the first 6 eye-drops now approved by health Canada we are well positioned to execute our strategic plan for 2026, as we approach the FDA decision regarding the certification of our Steri-Med site to manufacture Avaclyr and other products for the US market," added Mr. Roberge.
  • "Once again we have been able to acquire another CMO asset while committing nominal cash resources. The integration of Du-Var Laboratory has begun and we look forward to leveraging Du-Var's capabilities, and generate synergies to contribute to the profitability of LSL Pharma," said Luc Mainville, Executive Vice-president and CFO.
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