# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001005286
**File Stem:** 0001005286-23-000059
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001005286-23-000059.hdr.sgml**: 20230316

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001005286-23-000059

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230316

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230316

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230316

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC. \DE\
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001005286
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 943025618
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0528

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-27446
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23739268

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3515 LYMAN BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** CHASKA
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55318
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9523684300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3515 LYMAN BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** CHASKA
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55318

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LANDEC CORP \CA\
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19951222

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): **March 16, 2023**

**LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Delaware** | **000-27446** | **94-3025618** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission file number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |

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| **3515 Lyman Boulevard** | **3515 Lyman Boulevard** | |
| **Chaska,** | **Minnesota** | **55318** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(952) 368-4300**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**Not Applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock | LFCR | The NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On March 16, 2023, Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its consolidated financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended November 27, 2022. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 incorporated herein by reference, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

Also on March 16, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing that its board of directors intends to initiate a process to evaluate the Company's potential strategic alternatives to maximize value for stockholders. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 incorporated herein by reference, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exhibit.

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| <u>[99.1](lndc-20230316.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release, dated March 16, 2023](q2fy23financialpressreleas.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99](strategicalternativespr.htm)[.2](strategicalternativespr.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release, dated March 16, 2023](strategicalternativespr.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 16, 2023

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| **LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.** | **LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.** |
| By: | /s/ John D. Morberg |
|  | John D. Morberg |
|  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Contact Information:**

**Investor Relations**

Jeff Sonnek

(646) 277-1263

<u>jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com</u>

**Lifecore Biomedical Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results**

*Company Announces Intention to Explore Strategic Alternatives*

*Signs Term Sheet with Key Customer to Materially Expand Commercial Relationship*

*Expands Development Pipeline from 24 to 25 Active Projects as of Fiscal Second Quarter-end*

*Subsequently Transitioned Three Projects to Commercialization with FDA Approval in Fiscal Third Quarter, Expanding Commercial Products from 26 to 29 with 14 Customers*

*Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Call Scheduled for March 17th, 2023 at 8:30 am Eastern Time*

CHASKA, MN – March 16, 2023 - Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. ("Lifecore" or the "Company"), a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization ("CDMO"), reported results for the fiscal 2023 second quarter ended November 27, 2022.

**ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES:**

Concurrently with the issuance of this press release, Lifecore also announced its intention to explore the Company's potential strategic alternatives to maximize value for stockholders, which may include an evaluation of a potential sale of the Company, potential debt or equity financing transactions, or other possible strategic transactions.

**CEO COMMENTS:**

James G. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifecore, commented, "We continue to make important progress toward unlocking the potential of Lifecore as a CDMO business and today announced that we intend to explore the Company's strategic alternatives to maximize value for our stockholders. Today, we also announced the entry into a term sheet with an existing customer that contemplates a meaningful expansion of our relationship with this customer and includes substantial up-front payments, demonstrating the quality of our development portfolio as well as the benefits of our significant capacity investment strategy we have executed over the past several years. During the second quarter, our revenues and adjusted EBITDA were negatively impacted by timing differences resulting from delayed customer orders and postponed onboarding of new development projects. Despite these issues and the near term challenges the Company faces with its current capital structure, we believe Lifecore remains an excellent business with attractive growth characteristics and a compelling development pipeline that we intend to convert into stockholder value."

**LIFECORE FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2023 BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:**

As previously reported, on December 13, 2021, the Company closed on the sale of its Curation Foods' fresh packaged salads and vegetables business (the "Eat Smart Disposition"), and as such, those results are reflected as discontinued operations in all periods presented within the Company's financial statements reported herein. The operations associated with the Company's remaining

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Curation Foods assets are reflected as part of the Curation Foods segment in all periods presented within the Company's financial statements reported herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated revenues of $38.8 million, a decrease of (10.7)% year-over-year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated gross profit of $7.1 million, a decrease of $7.6 million, or 51.7% year-over-year, primarily due to a $5.0 million decline in the Lifecore segment due to decreased revenue and unfavorable sales mix, and a $2.6 million decline in Curation Foods due to the impact from lower sales volume in combination with higher fruit costs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated net loss from continuing operations of $12.4 million, which includes a non-cash intangibles impairment charge of $1.3 million related to the avocado products business and $4.1 million of restructuring and other non-recurring charges such as legal expenses, both net of tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $(0.4) million, compared to $8.2 million in the prior year period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lifecore segment EBITDA of $3.0 million, compared to $9.1 million in the prior year period, reflecting timing of sales and unfavorable mix versus the prior year period.

**CONSOLIDATED FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS:**

Fiscal second quarter 2023 results compared to fiscal second quarter 2022 are as follows:

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| *(Unaudited and in thousands, except per-share data)* | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Change | Change |
|  | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % |
| Revenues | $38802 | $43452 | $(4650) | (11)% |
| Gross profit | 7108 | 14715 | (7607) | (52)% |
| Net income (loss) | (12449) | 4229 | (16678) | N/M |
| Adjusted net income (loss)\* | (7005) | 5497 | (12502) | N/M |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share | (0.42) | 0.14 | (0.56) | N/M |
| Adjusted diluted net income (loss) per share\* | (0.24) | 0.19 | (0.43) | N/M |
| EBITDA\* | (5800) | (35866) | 30066 | 84% |
| Adjusted EBITDA\* | (357) | 8204 | (8561) | N/M |

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*\* See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this release as to how the Company defines these non-GAAP financial measures and for a reconciliation thereof.*

Revenues decreased $4.7 million year-over-year, which was primarily a result of a $3.3 million decrease in Lifecore segment revenues.

Gross profit decreased $7.6 million year-over-year. Results were driven by a $5.0 million decrease in the Lifecore segment and a $2.6 million decrease in the Curation Foods segment.

Net loss from continuing operations decreased $16.7 million to a loss of $12.4 million for fiscal second quarter 2023, which includes a non-cash intangibles impairment charge of $1.3 million related to the avocado products business and $4.1 million of restructuring and non-recurring charges, net of taxes, related to consolidating and optimizing operations associated with Project SWIFT. This compares to net income of $4.2 million in the prior year period, which includes $1.3 million of restructuring and non-recurring charges, net of tax, related to consolidating and optimizing operations associated with Project SWIFT.

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**SEGMENT RESULTS:**

**Lifecore Segment:**

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| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Change | Change | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Change | Change |
| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % |
| Revenue: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;CDMO | $16032 | $21363 | $(5331) | (25)% | $34279 | $39152 | $(4873) | (12)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fermentation | 5659 | 3583 | 2076 | 58% | 11114 | 7746 | 3368 | 43% |
| Total revenue | $21691 | $24946 | $(3255) | (13)% | $45393 | $46898 | $(1505) | (3)% |

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Lifecore is the Company's CDMO business focused on product development and manufacturing of sterile injectable products. Lifecore continues to expand its presence in the robust CDMO marketplace by utilizing its specialized capabilities to partner with and provide value-added services to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Lifecore continues to seek to drive growth with a focus on building its business development pipeline, maximizing capacity and advancing product commercialization for innovative new therapies that improve patients' lives.

In the fiscal second quarter 2023, Lifecore realized total revenues of $21.7 million, representing a decline of (13.0)% as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by a 25.0% decrease in its CDMO business, which was partially offset by a 57.9% increase in its Hyaluronic Acid (HA) raw material manufacturing (fermentation) business. The decrease in CDMO revenue was primarily due to a shift in the timing of shipments to customers, and lower development revenue associated with a delay in onboarding new customers. The increase in HA raw material manufacturing revenue was primarily due to a deviation in shipment timing in the prior year period, which was influenced by excess channel inventory as a result of the global pandemic's negative impact on elective procedures.

Lifecore's development pipeline increased to 25 active development programs under contract as of the end of fiscal 2023 second quarter. These projects are delineated as follows: early phase or proof of concept (7), Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical development (9), and Phase 3 clinical development or scale-up/commercial validation activity (9). Lifecore currently manufactures 26 commercial products for 13 clients, which remains unchanged from fiscal first quarter 2023.

**Curation Foods Segment:**

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| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Change | Change | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Change | Change |
| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % |
| Revenue: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Olive oil and vinegars | $2196 | $2508 | $(312) | (12)% | $4755 | $4848 | $(93) | (2)% |
| Avocado products | 14915 | 15381 | (466) | (3)% | 32009 | 32343 | (334) | (1)% |
| Technology |  | 617 | (617) | (100)% |  | 995 | (995) | (100)% |
| Total revenue | $17111 | $18506 | $(1395) | (8)% | $36764 | $38186 | $(1422) | (4)% |

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Curation Foods is the Company's natural food business consisting of avocado products, olive oil and vinegars. The Company continues to focus on divesting its remaining assets in support of its previously announced decision to focus the Company's Lifecore Biomedical segment. On December 13, 2021 the Company closed on the Eat Smart Disposition for $73.5 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments; those results have been reclassified as discontinued operations within the Company's financial statements. On June 2, 2022 the Company sold its BreatheWay business for $3.2 million in cash. BreatheWay was previously represented as the

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"Technology" category within the Curation Foods segment and prior year's results will remain classified in continuing operations. Additionally, subsequent to fiscal second quarter end, on February 7, 2023, the Company sold its avocado products business for $17.5 million, subject to certain adjustments.

Curation Foods realized total revenues from continuing operations of $17.1 million for the fiscal second quarter, representing a decrease of 8.0% as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by a (12.4)% decline in sales from *O* Olive, and a (3.0)% decrease in Avocado Products sales, and a 100% decline in Technology revenue as a result of the sale of the BreatheWay business.

**GOING CONCERN**

As further described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the three months ended November 27, 2022 (the "Current 10-Q"), the Company has evaluated its financial condition, and, based on this evaluation, the Company has determined that the existence of certain conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year following the date the Current 10-Q was filed. As a result of this determination, all outstanding borrowings under the Company's existing credit agreements are classified as short term on the consolidated balance sheets as of November 27, 2022 and May 29, 2022 contained in this earnings release and in the Current 10-Q.

**CASH FLOW & BALANCE SHEET**

Cash used in operations was $4.5 million for the six-month period ended November 27, 2022 compared to $4.3 million of cash used in the prior year period. Cash provided by investing activities decreased $36.2 million versus the prior year period primarily due to the timing of asset sales. Capital expenditures were $6.2 million for the six-month period ended November 27, 2022 primarily focused on supporting Lifecore's long-term growth initiatives. Cash provided by financing activities was $12.7 million for the six-month period ended November 27, 2022, driven by borrowings under the Company's line of credit and the sale of common stock.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $6.8 million as of November 27, 2022. Total bank debt, net of cash, at fiscal 2023 second quarter end was $140.1 million, consisting of its line of credit and term debt, compared to $136.5 million at fiscal 2022 year end.

Subsequent to fiscal second quarter end, on January 9, 2023, the Company announced the closing of a $38.75 million private placement ("PIPE") of newly designated Series A convertible preferred stock. Simultaneously, the Company also amended its credit agreements to provide for, among other things, relief from certain financial covenants at that time.

**RESTATED FISCAL 2022 FORM 10-K/A, AND FISCAL 2023 FIRST QUARTER 10-Q/A FILINGS, FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER FORM 10-Q**

The Company filed its restated Fiscal 2022 Form 10-K/A and Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Form 10-Q/A with the SEC today. These restatements were related to certain non-cash impairment charges related to the Company's Curation Foods business contained in the Company's previously issued (i) audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended May 29, 2022 and (ii) unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended August 28, 2022. As previously announced, the Company sold its packaged salad and fresh vegetable business on December 13, 2021 and its avocado products business on February 7, 2023. The Company's only remaining Curation Food's asset is O Olive Oil & Vinegar.

**WITHDRAWAL OF FISCAL 2023 GUIDANCE**

Due to the Company's announcement of its intention to explore strategic alternatives, the Company is withdrawing its previously announced full year fiscal 2023 guidance.

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**CONFERENCE CALL**

The live webcast can be accessed via Lifecore's website on the Investor Events & Presentations page. The webcast will be available for 30 days.

**Date:** Friday, March 17, 2023

**Time:** 8:30 a.m. Eastern time

**Webcast link:** <u>http://ir.lifecore.com/events-presentations</u>

To participate in the conference call via telephone, dial toll-free: (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780. Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time so the operator can register your name and organization.

A replay of the call will be available through Friday, March 24, 2023 by calling toll-free: (844) 512-2921 or direct (412) 317-6671, and entering code 13737061.

**About Lifecore Biomedical**

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of complex sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes and vials. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable grade Hyaluronic Acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories to bring their innovations to market. For more information about the Company, visit Lifecore's website at www.lifecore.com.

**Non-GAAP Financial Information**

This press release contains non-GAAP financial information, including with respects to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, Lifecore segment adjusted EBITDA, Curation Foods segment adjusted EBITDA, and Other segment adjusted EBITDA. The Company has included reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. See the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliations" in this release for definitions of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, Lifecore segment adjusted EBITDA, Curation Foods segment adjusted EBITDA, and Other segment adjusted EBITDA.

The Company has disclosed these non-GAAP financial measures to supplement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude/include certain items that are included in the Company's results reported in accordance with GAAP. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful additional information to investors about trends in the Company's operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to the potential differences in methods of calculation and items being excluded/included. These non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP.

**Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbor created under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other safe harbors under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "project", "plan", "intend", "believe", "may", "might", "will", "should", "can have", "likely" and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including such factors among others, as the outcome of any evaluation of the Company's strategic alternatives or any discussions with any potential

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bidders related thereto, the Company's ability to negotiate a favorable forbearance arrangement with the lenders, or at all, and the potential exercise by the lenders of their available remedies under our credit agreements, including the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings thereunder, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, the ability of the Company to conduct its strategic review process in a timely manner or at all, the Company's ability to successfully complete the transition of the Company's business and operations to focus on Lifecore, the timing and needs related to capital expenditures, the timing and expenses associated with operations, the ability to achieve acceptance of the Company's new products in the market place, government regulations affecting our business, the timing of regulatory approvals, uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the impact of our responses to it, and the mix between domestic and international sales. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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**LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS**

*(In thousands, except par value)*

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| | November 27, 2022 | May 29, 2022 |
|  | *(Unaudited)* |  |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |
| Current Assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $6830 | $1643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses | 35689 | 48172 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 77524 | 66845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7049 | 7052 |
| Total Current Assets | 127092 | 123712 |
| Property and equipment, net | 118852 | 118531 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 7951 | 8580 |
| Goodwill | 13881 | 13881 |
| Trademarks/tradenames | 7400 | 8700 |
| Customer relationships | 1292 | 1400 |
| Other assets | 2605 | 3002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Assets | $279073 | $277806 |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Current Liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $27971 | $15802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued compensation | 4602 | 9238 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other accrued liabilities | 10426 | 7647 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of lease liabilities | 5013 | 5026 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue | 731 | 919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit | 48000 | 40000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt, net | 98953 | 98178 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 195696 | 176810 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 8999 | 9983 |
| Deferred taxes, net | 10 | 126 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 201 | 190 |
| Total Liabilities | 204906 | 187109 |
| Stockholders' Equity: |  |  |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 30,297 and 29,513 shares issued and outstanding at November 27, 2022 and May 29, 2022, respectively | 30 | 30 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 174036 | 167352 |
| Accumulated deficit | (99899) | (76099) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |  | (586) |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 74167 | 90697 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $279073 | $277806 |

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**LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME**

*(Unaudited)*

*(In thousands, except per share amounts)*

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| | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
| | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 |
| Product sales | $38802 | $43452 | $82157 | $85084 |
| Cost of product sales | 31694 | 28737 | 68797 | 59934 |
| Gross profit | 7108 | 14715 | 13360 | 25150 |
| Operating costs and expenses: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 2118 | 1856 | 4166 | 3729 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general and administrative | 10773 | 8012 | 21435 | 17482 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 1300 |  | 1300 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring costs | 823 | 707 | 1870 | 2541 |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 15014 | 10575 | 28771 | 23752 |
| Operating (loss) income | (7906) | 4140 | (15411) | 1398 |
| Interest income | 16 | 19 | 31 | 46 |
| Interest expense | (4219) | (3094) | (7897) | (9772) |
| Other (expense) income, net | (336) | 79 | (515) | 188 |
| Net (loss) income before tax | (12445) | 1144 | (23792) | (8140) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (4) | 3085 | (8) | 4736 |
| Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $(12449) | $4229 | $(23800) | $(3404) |
| Discontinued operations: |  |  |  |  |
| Loss from discontinued operations | $— | $(42409) | $— | $(44714) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) |  | (261) |  | 200 |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | (42670) |  | (44514) |
| Net loss | (12449) | (38441) | (23800) | (47918) |
| Diluted net loss per share |  |  |  |  |
| (Loss) income from continuing operations | $(0.42) | $0.14 | $(0.80) | $(0.12) |
| Loss from discontinued operations |  | (1.45) |  | (1.51) |
| Total diluted net loss per share | $(0.42) | $(1.30) | $(0.80) | $(1.63) |
| Shares used in diluted per share computation | 29634 | 29471 | 29605 | 29448 |

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**LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

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| | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
| | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |
| Net loss | $(23800) | $(47918) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill | 1300 | 32057 |
| Depreciation, amortization of intangibles, debt costs, and right-of-use assets | 7237 | 10959 |
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment related to restructuring, net |  | (92) |
| Deferred taxes | (13) | (4963) |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1893 | 1306 |
| Gain on sale of BreatheWay | (2108) |  |
| Net loss on disposal of property and equipment held and used | 22 | 22 |
| Provision (benefit) for expected credit losses |  | 196 |
| Other, net | 86 | (111) |
| Changes in current assets and current liabilities: |  |  |
| Accounts receivable, net | 12483 | 4541 |
| Inventories | (10679) | (9770) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (585) | (1784) |
| Accounts payable | 11730 | 15148 |
| Accrued compensation | (4636) | (5090) |
| Other accrued liabilities | 2777 | 1163 |
| Deferred revenue | (188) | 30 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (4481) | (4306) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |
| Proceeds from sale of BreatheWay, net | 3135 |  |
| Sale of investment in non-public company |  | 45100 |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (6182) | (13010) |
| Proceeds from sales of property and equipment |  | 1082 |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (3047) | 33172 |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |
| Payments on long-term debt | (76) | (41426) |
| Proceeds from lines of credit | 8800 | 26000 |
| Payments on lines of credit | (800) | (13000) |
| Payments for debt issuance costs |  | (132) |
| Taxes paid by Company for employee stock plans | (209) | (512) |
| Proceeds from sale of common stock | 5000 |  |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 12715 | (29070) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 5187 | (204) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1643 | 1295 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $6830 | $1091 |
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
| Purchases of property and equipment on trade vendor credit | $2700 | $1105 |

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**LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.**

**SEGMENT RESULTS**

*(Unaudited and in thousands)*

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Change | Change | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Change | Change |
| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | Amount | % |
| Revenues: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Curation Foods | $17111 | $18506 | $(1395) | (8)% | $36764 | $38186 | $(1422) | (4)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lifecore | 21691 | 24946 | (3255) | (13)% | 45393 | 46898 | (1505) | (3)% |
| Total revenues | $38802 | $43452 | $(4650) | (11)% | $82157 | $85084 | $(2927) | (3)% |
| Gross profit: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Curation Foods | $433 | $3000 | $(2567) | (86)% | $585 | $7671 | $(7086) | (92)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lifecore | 6675 | 11715 | (5040) | (43)% | 12775 | 17479 | (4704) | (27)% |
| Total gross profit | $7108 | $14715 | $(7607) | (52)% | $13360 | $25150 | $(11790) | (47)% |
| Net (loss) income from continuing operations: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Curation Foods | $(3295) | $(747) | $(2548) | (341)% | $(6017) | $(1030) | $(4987) | (484)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lifecore | 916 | 5682 | (4766) | (84)% | 1419 | 6262 | (4843) | (77)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (10070) | (706) | (9364) | (1326)% | (19202) | (8636) | (10566) | (122)% |
| Total net (loss) income from continuing operations | $(12449) | $4229 | $(16678) | N/M | $(23800) | $(3404) | $(20396) | (599)% |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Curation Foods | $— | $(42670) | $42670 | (100)% | $— | $(44514) | $44514 | (100)% |
| Net loss | $(12449) | $(38441) | $25992 | 68% | $(23800) | $(47918) | $24118 | 50% |
| EBITDA: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Curation Foods | $(3543) | $(42974) | $39431 | 92% | $(5161) | $(44301) | $39140 | 88% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lifecore | 3033 | 9130 | (6097) | (67)% | 5450 | 11420 | (5970) | (52)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (5290) | (2022) | (3268) | (162)% | (9824) | (5008) | (4816) | (96)% |
| Total EBITDA | $(5800) | $(35866) | $30066 | 84% | $(9535) | $(37889) | $28354 | 75% |

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**Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliations**

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization. We define adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before certain restructuring and other non-recurring charges. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" above for further information regarding the Company's use of non-GAAP financial measures.

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| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 | November 27, 2022 | November 28, 2021 |
| Net loss | $(12449) | $(38441) | $(23800) | $(47918) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net of interest income | 4203 | 3075 | 7866 | 9726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax (benefit) expense | 4 | (3085) | 8 | (4736) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 2442 | 2585 | 6391 | 5039 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total EBITDA | $(5800) | $(35866) | $(9535) | $(37889) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other non-recurring charges (1) | 4143 | 1400 | 6821 | 4029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 1300 |  | 1300 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | 42670 |  | 44514 |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $(357) | $8204 | $(1414) | $10654 |

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| *(Unaudited and in thousands)* | Lifecore | Curation Foods | Other | Total |
| <u>Three months ended November 27, 2022</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income | $916 | $(3295) | $(10070) | $(12449) |
| Interest expense, net of interest income | (16) |  | 4219 | 4203 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 290 | (836) | 550 | 4 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1843 | 588 | 11 | 2442 |
| Total EBITDA | 3033 | (3543) | (5290) | (5800) |
| Restructuring and other non-recurring charges (1) | 65 | 633 | 3445 | 4143 |
| Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets |  | 1300 |  | 1300 |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $3098 | $(1610) | $(1845) | $(357) |
| <u>Six months ended November 27, 2022</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income | $1419 | $(6017) | $(19202) | $(23800) |
| Interest expense, net of interest income | (31) | 1 | 7896 | 7866 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 448 | (1901) | 1461 | 8 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3614 | 2756 | 21 | 6391 |
| Total EBITDA | 5450 | (5161) | (9824) | (9535) |
| Restructuring and other non-recurring charges (1) | 125 | 568 | 6128 | 6821 |
| Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets |  | 1300 |  | 1300 |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $5575 | $(3293) | $(3696) | $(1414) |
| <u>Three Months Ended November 28, 2021</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income | $5682 | $(43417) | $(706) | $(38441) |
| Interest expense and loss on debt refinancing, net of interest income | (19) | 136 | 2958 | 3075 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 1794 | (579) | (4300) | (3085) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1673 | 886 | 26 | 2585 |
| Total EBITDA | 9130 | (42974) | (2022) | (35866) |
| Restructuring and other non-recurring charges (1) |  | (1) | 1401 | 1400 |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | 42670 |  | 42670 |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $9130 | $(305) | $(621) | $8204 |
| <u>Six Months Ended November 28, 2021</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income | $6262 | $(45544) | $(8636) | $(47918) |
| Interest expense and loss on debt refinancing, net of interest income | (39) | 273 | 9492 | 9726 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 1977 | (797) | (5916) | (4736) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3220 | 1767 | 52 | 5039 |
| Total EBITDA | 11420 | (44301) | (5008) | (37889) |
| Restructuring and other non-recurring charges (1) |  | 467 | 3562 | 4029 |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | 44514 |  | 44514 |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $11420 | $680 | $(1446) | $10654 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During fiscal year 2020, the Company announced a restructuring plan to drive enhanced profitability, focus the business on its strategic assets, and redesign the organization to be the appropriate size to compete and thrive. This included a reduction-in-force, a reduction in leased office spaces, and the sale of non-strategic assets. Related to these continued activities, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, the Company incurred (1) $0.8 million of restructuring charges, primarily related to legal costs, and $3.3 million of certain non-recurring charges primarily related to consolidating and optimizing operations associated with Project SWIFT.

## Exhibit 99.2

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Exhibit 99.2 Lifecore Biomedical Announces Intent to Explore Strategic Alternatives CHASKA, MN – March 16, 2022 – Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. ("Lifecore" or the "Company"), a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization ("CDMO"), today announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") intends to initiate a process to evaluate the Company's potential strategic alternatives to maximize value for stockholders. As part of the process, the Board intends to consider a full range of strategic alternatives, which could include a sale of the Company, potential debt or equity financing transactions, or other possible strategic transactions. The Company has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as its financial advisor to assist with the strategic review process, and has retained Latham & Watkins LLP as its legal counsel. The Company expects to commence its strategic process once the Company has obtained a forbearance agreement from its lenders that would provide forbearance and waivers under the Company's existing credit agreements necessary to facilitate the Company's strategic review process. James G. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifecore, commented, "The management team and the Board intend to explore viable options that will maximize value for our stockholders. Regardless of the process or outcome, Lifecore will remain committed to serving our customers, supporting our employees and growing our business. We operate in a dynamic industry that is underpinned by growing demand for specialized CDMO services, which Lifecore is well positioned to capitalize on today, and in the years ahead, with its more than 40 years of expertise developing complex products." The Company has not set a timetable for completion of this strategic review process, nor has it made any decisions related to its strategic alternatives at this time, and does not intend to comment further on the status of this process. There can be no assurance that this strategic review will result in the Company pursuing a transaction or that any transaction, if pursued, will be completed on attractive terms, or at all. Similarly, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to reach a forbearance agreement with its lenders on favorable terms, on terms that will allow the Company to run its strategic review process, or at all. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any offer or sale of any securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which or to any person to whom such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Lifecore Biomedical Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of complex sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes and vials. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable grade Hyaluronic Acid, Lifecore brings more than 40

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories to bring their innovations to market. For more information about the Company, visit Lifecore's website at www.lifecore.com. Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbor created under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other safe harbors under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "project", "plan", "intend", "believe", "may", "might", "will", "should", "can have", "likely" and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including such factors among others, as the outcome of any evaluation of the Company's strategic alternatives or any discussions with any potential bidders related thereto, the Company's ability to negotiate a forbearance agreement with its lenders that would provide forbearance and waivers under the Company's existing credit agreements necessary to facilitate the Company's strategic review process, or at all, and the potential exercise by the lenders of their available remedies under our credit agreements, including the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings thereunder, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, the ability of the Company to conduct its strategic review process in a timely manner or at all, the Company's ability to successfully complete the transition of the Company's business and operations to focus on Lifecore, the timing and needs related to capital expenditures, the timing and expenses associated with operations, the ability to achieve acceptance of the Company's new products in the market place, government regulations affecting our business, the timing of regulatory approvals, uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the impact of our responses to it, the mix between domestic and international sales, and the ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the refocusing of the Company's business on Lifecore. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Contact Information: Investor Relations Jeff Sonnek (646) 277-1263 jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com Media Relations Dan McDermott (646) 577-1811 dan.mcdermott@icrinc.com

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