BTG’s close period update saw a revision to its FY16 revenue guidance, targeting sales in the lower half of $660-708m (at $1.61/£). This is based on slower-than-expected Varithena sales, despite a strong performance in the Interventional Oncology (IO) and EkoSonic businesses. We have made a number of changes to our forecasts, and even with a decrease to near-term Varithena sales, our FY16e total revenue has increased owing to upwards revisions to IO and a large increase in Lemtrada royalties. We continue to expect ongoing investment for the future, with our FY16e net profit largely unchanged. Our updated valuation is $5.31bn or $13.87/ADR.

30 Oct 2015
Varithena slows, but IO strong and Lemtrada leaps

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Varithena slows, but IO strong and Lemtrada leaps
BTG’s close period update saw a revision to its FY16 revenue guidance, targeting sales in the lower half of $660-708m (at $1.61/£). This is based on slower-than-expected Varithena sales, despite a strong performance in the Interventional Oncology (IO) and EkoSonic businesses. We have made a number of changes to our forecasts, and even with a decrease to near-term Varithena sales, our FY16e total revenue has increased owing to upwards revisions to IO and a large increase in Lemtrada royalties. We continue to expect ongoing investment for the future, with our FY16e net profit largely unchanged. Our updated valuation is $5.31bn or $13.87/ADR.