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Charles River Laboratories Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference summary

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Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference summary10 Mar, 2026

Demand environment and industry trends

  • Demand closely tied to biotech funding, with recent signs of recovery after a prolonged trough; Q4 and early 2024 were strong.

  • Big pharma has stabilized after pipeline recapitulation, while biotech shows pent-up demand awaiting sustained capital inflows.

  • Bookings and proposals are flat to up, cancellations have normalized, and backlog is healthy at about nine months.

  • R&D budgets are at least flat, with expectations for increased IND filings as capital markets improve.

  • Venture capital and big pharma are accelerating funding cycles, supporting a positive outlook.

Technology, AI, and efficiency

  • Significant investments in technology aim to reduce paperwork and increase operational speed.

  • AI and NAMS (new alternative methods) are seen as complementary, mainly accelerating discovery but not replacing core wet lab work.

  • Data sharing remains a challenge due to client reluctance, slowing AI adoption.

  • AI's impact is expected to be gradual, potentially taking a decade to become transformative.

  • Validation for regulatory acceptance is a major hurdle for AI and NAMS in safety studies.

Portfolio strategy and acquisitions

  • Recent acquisitions across all segments have added $200 million in revenue, focusing on core strengths and vertical integration.

  • Divestiture of the CDMO business is expected to improve margins and refocus on core operations.

  • New deals include a NAMS company for biologics and an NHP supply business, both expected to enhance margin and supply certainty.

  • Vertical integration in NHPs ensures quality, supply, and operational control, supporting client needs.

  • Ongoing investments in R&D and targeted acquisitions are guided by internal and board-level committees.

Rationale for divesting the CDMO business
AI and NAMs utility in discovery versus safety
Strategic approach to safety services in China
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. is a concract research organization providing drug discovery, non-clinical development and safety testing services in the United States, Europe, Canada and the Asia Pacific regions. The Company provides research models and related services to support clients from target identification through non-clinical development. The Company operates through three segments: Research Models and Services (RMS), Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), and Manufacturing Support.

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