Order Book and Bookings Growth
Order backlog reached $296.8 million at quarter end, up 8% from the beginning of the year. Bookings for Q3 were $77.9 million, a year-over-year increase of 32%, driven by higher bookings in North America (nuclear and oil & gas), Italy and China.
Significant Contract Win with OPG
Secured a valve order of more than CAD 20 million from Ontario Power Generation (Pickering Nuclear Generation Station refurbishment). First shipment scheduled January 2027 with deliveries completed by January 2028, reinforcing Velan's leadership in nuclear supply.
Positive Adjusted EBITDA and Sales Level
Adjusted EBITDA of $9.5 million on sales of $71.7 million for Q3, reflecting execution of higher-margin projects and tight operating expense control. Sales were $71.7 million (down 2.4% YoY), but the company still produced healthy adjusted EBITDA.
Return to Net Profit
Net income of $3.0 million ($0.14 per share) in Q3 2026 compared to a net loss of $47.8 million ($2.22 per share) in the prior-year quarter — a substantial improvement in reported net results. Adjusted net income was $4.0 million.
Strong Available Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents of $36.3 million and short-term investments of $0.4 million at quarter end. Including credit facilities, working capital financing, letters of credit and guarantees, management cites approximately $86 million of liquidity available to execute strategy and support expansion.
Strategic Partnership and Potential Access to Capital
Velan Holding has agreed to sell its 15.6 million multiple voting shares (~72% of outstanding shares and ~93% of voting rights) to Birch Hill at CAD 13.10 per share. Management positions the transaction as a strategic partnership that will provide Birch Hill's operational expertise and access to capital to accelerate execution of the strategic plan.
Cost Management and Administrative Reductions
Administration costs decreased to $16.5 million (23% of sales) from $17.0 million (23.2% of sales) year-over-year, reflecting cost-reduction initiatives.