
Cryosite shares surge on strong earnings growth
Cryosite (ASX:CTE) has delivered a strong financial performance for the ten months to April 30, driven by rising infrastructure utilisation and expanding global clinical trial activity.
The company secured a 22% increase in year-to-date revenue to $13.8 million, up from $11.3 million in the prior corresponding period.
EBITDA rose 28% to $3.4 million, culminating in a record EBITDA month in April reflecting substantial operating leverage across all core business streams.
The momentum was heavily supported by accelerating demand within Cryosite's specialised Ultra-Frozen (-80°C) and Cryogenic (-196°C) segments, which continue to benefit from heightened clinical trials and commercial activity in biologics, cell and gene therapies, and mRNA-based medicines.
Further down the ledger, the company's EBIT grew 37% to $2.7 million, whilst net profit after tax climbed 28 per cent to $1.9 million.
The board highlighted a one percentage point expansion in both EBITDA and NPAT margins, reaching 25% and 14%, respectively.
The margin growth was achieved despite incurring additional interest costs tied to a National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) debt facility used to secure the freehold acquisition of its Adderley Street facility.