Ergomed - Solid FY22 marked by broad-based growth
Ergomed reported FY22 results broadly in line with our expectations. Group revenues grew 22.5% y-o-y to £145.3m, underpinned by sustained demand for both the CRO and PV segments and supported by the ADAMAS acquisition and foreign exchange benefit. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11.5% y-o-y, although margins were comparatively lower (19.5% versus 21.4% in FY21) due to previously flagged incremental investments in technology and senior management hires. The order book remained robust at £295m (up 23.1% over FY21), boding well for medium-term sales potential. Year-end net cash of £19.1m was an improvement over the £12m reported in H122 (after the £24.2m net cash purchase of ADAMAS in February 2022) and, with £80m in undrawn credit facilities, Ergomed remains well-capitalised to fund future growth. We make minor adjustments to our estimates and roll forward our model. We upgrade our valuation slightly to 1,577p/share from 1,573p/share previously.Ergomed is engaged in the provision of specialized services to the pharmaceutical industry and the development of new drugs. Co. focuses on oncology, neurology and immunology and the development of orphan drugs. Co. is building a portfolio of co-development partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Co. has two business segments: clinical research services, which provides clinical development services to clients ranging from pharmaceutical companies to small and mid-sized drug development companies; and drug safety and medical information services, which includes Co.'s subsidiary, PrimeVigilance Limited, a pharmacovigilance and medical information services company.
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