Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 2026 Emergent BioSolutions Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press star 1-1 on your telephone. You'll then hear an automated message advising that your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press star 1-1 again. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your first speaker today, Frank Fargo, Vice President, Treasurer. Please go ahead.

Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us as Emergent discusses its operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2026. As is customary, today's call is open to all participants. It's being recorded and is copyrighted by Emergent BioSolutions. In addition to today's press release, a slide presentation accompanying this webcast is available to all webcast participants. Turning to slide two. During today's call, immersion may make projections and other forward-looking statements related to its business, future events, prospects, or future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our current intentions, beliefs, and expectations regarding future events. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this conference call. and Jessica Perl. Thank you for joining us today. regarding the company's operating performance. Please refer to the table included in today's press release. Turning to slide three, the agenda for today's call includes remarks from Joe Papa, President and Chief Executive Officer, who will provide an update on the company's leadership in public health preparedness, business performance, and key highlights. Rich Lindahl, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, will then review the first quarter of 2026 financial results and provide an update on full year 2026 guidance.

Joe will conclude with a discussion of the company's key catalysts for growth, followed by a question and answer session. Finally, for the benefit of those who may be listening to the replay of this webcast, this call was held and recorded on April 30th, 2026.