Basilea reported a strong set of interim 2018 results; H118 total revenues grew to CHF59.9m (+30%, H117 CHF46.2m). Notable is Cresemba’s (invasive mould infections) performance; its revenue contribution increased 30% to CHF26.3m (H117 CHF20.3m), which includes royalties on sales of CHF10.8m (H117 CHF5.3m) received from partners. Zevtera (severe bacterial infections) sales remain lacklustre; however, the US opportunity is key and the two required registration ceftobiprole trials (SAB and ABSSSI) are now underway. We value Basilea at CHF1,239m.
