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Basilea Pharmaceutica - Strong execution resulting in operating profitability

On the heels of management’s January upward guidance revision, continued strong execution of Basilea’s outlined strategic plan (February 2022) has positioned the company to report (on a preliminary basis) its first year of operating and net profit. Management anticipates FY22 operating profit of c CHF18m, up from the previously guided CHF10–15m loss. We view this as a notable milestone for Basilea, which was achieved despite overall macro market challenges. The company continues to address an important unmet need in anti-infectives and its worldwide traction of the company’s antifungal product, Cresemba (isavuconazole), is a key driver of revenue. In FY23, we expect the company to maximize the potential of Zevtera in the US (new drug application filing anticipated in H123) while also refilling its development pipeline. Our valuation and financial estimates are under review and are expected to be updated following the release of full FY22 results on February 14.
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Basilea Pharmaceutica AG

Basilea Pharmaceutica is an integrated biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of bacterial infections, fungal infections, oncology and skin diseases. Co. focuses on antibiotics and antifungals as well as oncology and dermatology drugs. Co.'s portfolio spans from innovative early-stage through clinical late-stage drug candidates to a marketed product. In the context of its international commercialization organization, Co. has subsidiaries in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

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Sean Conroy

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