Mesa Laboratories Inc. (MLAB) reports earnings

The report was filed on February 4, 2025

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Mesa Laboratories Inc. (MLAB+3.68%) has submitted its 10-Q filing for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024.

The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing an increase in revenues to $62,840,000 from $53,473,000 in the same quarter the previous year. This increase is attributed to the acquisition of GKE and organic growth in several divisions.

Gross profit for the quarter was $39,754,000, compared to $33,402,000 in the previous year, with the increase attributed to higher revenues and lower intangible asset amortization.

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Operating expenses for the quarter were $33,975,000, up slightly from $33,469,000 in the previous year, primarily due to higher performance-based compensation expenses.

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The company reported an operating income of $5,779,000 for the quarter, compared to an operating loss of $67,000 in the previous year.

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Interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs increased to $2,842,000 from $1,856,000, due to refinancing activities related to the company's credit facility.

Net loss for the quarter was $1,676,000, compared to a net income of $2,116,000 in the previous year. The loss is attributed to higher interest expenses and foreign currency losses.

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Cash provided by operating activities was $34,143,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $31,250,000 in the previous year.

Mesa Laboratories had a working capital of $(45,033,000) as of December 31, 2024, impacted by the classification of convertible notes as current liabilities.

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The filing also details the company's acquisition of GKE, which contributed $18,971,000 to revenues in the nine months ended December 31, 2024.

The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and improving operational efficiencies through the Mesa Way system.

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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Mesa Laboratories Inc. quarterly 10-Q report dated February 4, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.