Avantor posts $712 million Q3 loss on $785 million impairment; sales fall 5.3%
Avantor reported third-quarter 2025 results with net sales of $1.62 billion, down 5.3% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $712 million after a $785 million non-cash goodwill impairment tied to its Distribution unit. The company also announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, which it said reflects confidence in its cash generation.
Key points
- Net sales were $1.62 billion, down 5.3%, with an organic decline of 4.7%
- Net loss was $712 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, including the $785 million goodwill impairment; adjusted EPS was $0.22 versus $0.26 a year earlier
- Operating cash flow was $207 million and free cash flow was $172 million for the quarter
- Board authorized a $500 million share repurchase program
The filing
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