In a year when elective procedure volumes fell 20% or more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mauna Kea (“MKEA”) reported FY2020 sales of €6.5m; down 12% YoY. Systems and services sales grew 12% and 16% YoY respectively, whilst consumables sales fell by 32%, reflecting the global drop in procedure volumes in 2020. A positive recovery was evident across all geographies in H2/2020 with Q4/2020 sales increasing 41% YoY to €2.4m, driven by contributions of €1.3m (+44%) from the US, €0.7m (+34%) in APAC a
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Mauna Kea's ("MKEA") Q3/2020 sales exceeded management's expectations, growing 13% YoY to €2.0m (Q3/2019: €1.8m). Systems and services revenue grew 58% and 37% respectively compared to Q3/2019, largely reflecting a rebound in capital sales in all markets. The anticipated fall in consumable sales was also less than expected (16% vs. 23% - 27%);driven by better than expected performance from the US pay-per-use ("PPU") programme. We also note the narrowing YoY sales performance between H1/2020 (-47
In line with expectations, Mauna Kea's ("MKEA") reported a 30% YoY decrease in H1 revenues to €3.2m, reflecting the disruption from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Consumables and system sales were most heavily impacted because of the significant drop in procedure volumes (see our note from July 2020) and reduction in demand for new systems which impacted both direct and distributor sales channels. However, MKEA reported that it expects a bounce back in sales for Q3 & Q4/2020E as a combination of
Mauna Kea announced plans to commence a first in human clinical trial in partnership with Johnson & Johnson's Lung Cancer Initiative to evaluate the feasibility and safety of J&J’s Monarch catheter-based robotics platform in combination with Cellvizio for the diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules. Mauna Kea has remained tight lipped with regards to the company's partnership with J&J since a strategic equity investment of €7.5m in December 2019. In our view, the initiation of the clinical trial re
Mauna Kea reported Q1/2020 sales of €1.5m (-14% YoY), with a strong start to the year offset by the impact of COVID-19. Cellvizio system and services sales for the quarter were flat at €0.6m (-1% YoY) and €0.3m (+0% YoY) respectively, however, sales of consumables decreased 27% YoY to €0.6m as a result of lower procedure related demand as resources for elective procedures are re-allocated to fighting the pandemic worldwide. The impact of COVID-19 on procedure volumes cannot be ignored moving for
Q4/2019 results revealed that Mauna Kea's top line grew 10% YoY to €7.4m for FY2019, despite weaker than expected Q4 sales of €1.7m (-20% YoY). Total FY2019 sales were largely driven by those to clinical customers, which represented 96% of total sales, and a 47% increase in consumable sales indicating high utilisation of the growing Cellvizio installed base. In-line with both ours and management's expectations, straight system sales decreased 14% YoY following the shift to a pay-per-use model wh
Mauna Kea announced a € 7.5m strategic investment from Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc. ("JJDC" - part of Johnson & Johnson ("J&J")) which provides further funding for the development of the Cellvizio platform and will allow the company to execute its strategic growth initiatives as it expands into the interventional pulmonology ("IP") market. A subscription price of €1.40, represents a c.30% premium to the previous close. The agreement also provides J&J with a 24-month period in which
Mauna Kea reported 9M/2019 sales of €5.7m (+24% YoY) on track to reaching our FY2019 revenue estimate of €8.6m. Q3 sales decreased by 7% YoY to €1.8m, driven largely by an increased commercial focus on clinical over pre-clinical sales. As such, performance in Q3 is in line with the strategic priorities set out by management for 2019, with clinical sales accounting for 99% of Q3/2019 total sales vs. 75% in Q3/2018. As we expected, Q3 revenues from Cellvizio straight sales and services declined 32
Earlier this year, Mauna Kea announced successful FDA clearance for the use of the Cellvizio® system in the field of interventional pulmonology ("IP"). This paves the way for entry into the large lung cancer diagnostics market and would allow Mauna Kea to leverage its existing expertise in the field of gastroenterology to maximise adoption. In our view, IP represents a promising commercial opportunity based on (1) a large market with a vast clinical need, (2) Cellvizio's® unique ability to facil
Mauna Kea reported Q2/2019 sales of €2.2m, up 33% YoY. Sales growth was primarily driven by a 58% YoY increase in consumable sales (€1.2m), which accounted for 54% of total revenues and highlight the company's continued focus on maximising utilisation of Cellvizio, one of three key strategic targets set forth by management earlier this year. Sales growth was partly offset by a 21% decrease in service revenues associated with prioritisation of Cellvizio utilisation rather than installation as see
Mauna Kea announced successful reimbursement coverage for the use of confocal laser endomicroscopy ("CLE") for Barrett's Esophagus ("BE") in France. This further validates the clinical utility of Cellvizio and is testimony to Mauna Kea's ability to deliver on its strategic milestones for 2019, as set out in our recent report. With reimbursement in place in France, Mauna Kea is delivering on its promise to drive revenue generation outside the US by providing clinicians with a strong incentive for
Mauna Kea reported strong Q1/2019 sales of €1.7m (65% YoY) with consumables sales of €0.9m (96% YoY) representing 51% of total sales, thus highlighting continued progress toward maximising utilisation of Cellvizio, which represents one of three key strategic targets set out by management for 2019. While total sales growth was in part driven by softer sales in Q1/2018, total consumable sales grew 10% vs. Q4/2018, indicating Cellvizio's increasing utilisation, which we continue to consider a key p
Mauna Kea reported FY2018 total sales of €6.8m (1% YoY) with sales of €2.1m (37% YoY) in Q4 highlighting the increasing traction for Cellvizio and validating the transition to the new pay-per-use ("PPU") model in the US. Total sales growth was largely driven by a 17% increase in consumables sales, the key performance indicator for PPU, in our view. As we expected, FY2018 revenues from Cellvizio straight sales declined (-13% YoY) as a result of the move to the new sales model, but this decline wa
Mauna Kea reported Q4/2018 financial results slightly below our expectations, however, with sales of €2.1m (37% YoY), Q4 represents the strongest quarter for Mauna Kea in 2018, thus highlighting the increasing traction for Cellvizio and validating the transition to the new pay-per-use ("PPY") model in the US. Total sales were largely driven by consumables sales of €0.8m, of which €0.3m were associated with PPY (112% YoY). As we expected, FY2018 revenues from Cellvizio straight sales declined (-1
Mauna Kea reported Q3/2018 financial results in line with our expectations. Total sales of €1.9m (4% YoY) were largely due to €0.8m consumable sales (31% YoY), of which €0.3m were associated with the new pay-per-use program (81% YoY). The reported 10% decrease in revenue from systems is associated with the revenue lag under the new consignment business model, which remains a key focus for Mauna Kea. We see the continued growth in installed base of consignment systems as a key performance indicat
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In an encouraging sign of building US momentum, Yourgene has announced it has signed a multi-year licence and supply agreement with a major US precision medicine company to enable it to offer a new reproductive health screening service from its own laboratories. The agreement encompasses a non-exclusive licence to Yourgene’s proprietary bioinformatics Flex analysis software and a supply agreement for sample preparation reagents and instrumentation. Notably, this includes the Ranger sample enrich
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As midsummer’s day looms (where has this year gone?), there is greater optimism, in general, than may have been anticipated a few months ago. A post-pandemic, ‘vaccine-driven’ recovery demonstrated by increased consumer spending as lockdown measures are lifted has been one of the catalysts. The FTSE 100 has been range-bound in the last month 6,900-7,100. We have seen a combination of broadly positive company results across a range of sectors, further examples of M&A activity and a sequence of ne
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VLG has acquired BBI Healthcare (BBIH) for up to £36m which fully deploys proceeds from the Nov’20 placing. BBIH is of high strategic value; it is growing, highly profitable and a leader in Women’s Health & Energy/Diabetes Management with 3 brands (2 market leaders). It is well invested, has manufacturing capacity, and made a 28% EBITDA margin in FY20. The price equates to c12x EBITDA before synergies, which will be significant and immediate. We upgrade FY21 EPS by 12.5% (part year) and FY22 by
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A comprehensive FY’21 (May Y/E) trading statement touts a strong FY’21 outturn in line with our expectations that shows 8x topline growth, building strength in the ImmunoINSIGHTS service business and sets the tone for future upgrades. We leave estimates unchanged, but believe forecasts are prudently pitched with risk to the upside. Notably Investors should take confidence in that management believes that, eight days into the new financial year and a strong start to FY’22, it has visibility on up
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This morning Oncimmune issued a Trading Update for FY2021, ending 31st May, highlighting strong revenue growth, successful fundraising and investment, plus a number of new key ImmunoSIGHTS contracts signed in Q4. Growth in demand for blood-based lung cancer test EarlyCDT® was also noted, both in the UK (NHS) and US. Positive FY2022 guidance highlighted an ongoing increase in IMMUNOSIGHTS contracts, and potential investment in a new US laboratory and accompanying business development team. We mai
Trading has strengthened significantly since restrictions eased in April, especially in the UK. UK brand sales are now up 64% YTD (+18% vs 2019). Further distribution gains are being made, including in the USA and online sales have tripled, albeit off a small base. Net cash has increased to £6.6m (Dec’20, £4.9m). Risk appears to lie to the upside vs prudent forecasts. The re-rating looks well supported to us, and we look forward to the H1 update in July
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MED3000 is a breakthrough therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). It works much faster than existing therapies, has a better side-effect profile and can be sold over the counter. However, the market has been sceptical on management’s ability to secure a major European out-licensing deal and to complete a small US study due to its cash constrained position. Following the completion of £12m fundraise Futura is funded through to at least the end of 2024 which includes several major catalysts over th
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AVO’s goal is to deliver an affordable and novel PT system, called LIGHT, based on state-of-the-art technology developed originally at the world-renowned CERN. Over the past two years, important technical milestones have significantly derisked the project. Now, AVO is working on the verification and validation phase, prior to LIGHT being used on the first patients to support CE marking. In its recent technical update, the company highlighted progress made over the past three months towards a ful
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Venture Life Group has announced the acquisition of BBI Healthcare, a leading Women's Health and Energy Management/Diabetes company. Venture Life will pay up to £36.0m for the business, which generated revenues of £10.2m and adjusted EBITDA of £2.6m in FY20A. We believe the acquisition will fit well within Venture Life, significantly expanding the group's own brand revenues and providing a number of revenue growth and operational leverage opportunities. The acquisition has been financed by exist
Warpaint has issued a highly positive AGM trading update (covering the financial YTD). Trading is said to have been “encouraging”, with UK brand sales some 18% ahead of pre-covid levels, with good progress in international markets and online sales reported at 3x a year ago. We leave forecasts unchanged at this stage of the year, with 2021F at EPS of 5.3p, although we see growing scope for upgrades if the current momentum can be sustained into H2 2021, and if significant additional Covid disrupti
Creo Medical has published its final results for the 12 months to Dec-20. In line with recent trading statements, the company generated revenues of £9.4m through the year and closed the year with cash of £45.1m. Operating loss was £23.5m (Cenkos est. £25.4m) reflecting increased R&D and commercial activities. Despite COVID-19 impacting the adoption of Creo's products, the company had a strong year, completing two acquisitions and achieving additional regulatory clearances. We note that Creo ende
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NetScientific, the life sciences and sustainability technology investment and commercialisation group, announced intraday on Thursday 10 June 2021 that it had raised gross proceeds of approximately £7.7m in an oversubscribed fundraising at a price of 130p, a 10.3% discount to the previous day close of 145p. A total of 5,958,123 placing shares will be admitted to trading on 29 June 2021, subject to placing agreements and shareholder approvals. The placing significantly strengthens the balance sh
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The UK market showed a continued recovery in the first quarter albeit the indices are still well short of their all-time peaks, unlike many of their international peers. The FTSE 100 has risen by 1,186 points (21.4%) since the end of October and the FTSE 250 by 4,304 points (25.0%). The comparable performance since the start of the year is less spectacular- the FTSE 100 has risen by 253 points (3.9%) and the FTSE 250 has risen by 1,070 points (5.0%). The factors behind the sustained rally are fa
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Warpaint started 2020 strongly and, despite covid restrictions, delivered a resilient profit and cashflow performance over the rest of the year. H2 growth in the UK stands out, reflecting new distribution wins with major retailers. This is a core part of the strategy with further potential as retailers/consumers seek a strong value-led proposition. After a positive Q1, and with restrictions being lifted, we have reinstated forecasts. Given operating leverage a 10% 3-yr sales CAGR drives a 60% EP
ReNeuron (RENE) is clinical stage developer of stem cell therapies and technologies which offer promising regenerative potential in previously untreatable diseases. RENE’s lead human retinal progenitor cell (hRPC) programme is in Phase IIa studies in US and UK for the debilitating congenital group of blindness causing diseases, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). RENE has developed promising data to show that hRPC provides a robust and consistent benefit in the key clinical measure of Visual Acuity, and
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