DnB opprettholder kursmål og investment intact! (Uten å ta med at dette ikke er eneste søknad Pho jobber med. Dvs Wolf flex scope.)
On Friday 27 March, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied a petition from Karl Storz, dated 21 October 2022, requesting the FDA reclassify diagnostic endoscopic light source systems (product code OAY) from Class III to Class II. Specifically, the petition asked the FDA to (i) reclassify these devices, (ii) establish appropriate special controls and guidance to ensure safety and effectiveness under a 510(k) pathway, and (iii) take any additional actions necessary to implement the reclassification.
While a reclassification would have been positive for Photocure, potentially enabling a next level of growth for Cysview, the current classification does not preclude a future change and the decision does not limit access to the US market. In its response, the FDA outlined the key requirements for reclassification, including additional clinical data and stronger special controls to demonstrate safety and effectiveness under a Class II framework. Importantly, no concerns were raised about the underlying technology. Photocure said it continues to actively support multiple device manufacturers pursuing established alternative regulatory pathways.
We would view a modestly negative share price reaction as fair. While we had not factored in a down classification in our estimates (leaving a positive outcome as upside potential), we believe there has been some market speculation regarding a positive outcome. This potentially significant catalyst for the case is now removed – at least in the short run. Overall, we view the investment case as intact.
Estimates, recommendation and target price are unchanged and as of the most recently published report
PhotoCure BUY
Price NOK 63.7 Target NOK 75
PHO.OL PHO NO Healthcare
Next report: 7 May -26
Best regards
Geir Hiller Holom
Financial Analyst
DNB Bank ASA, DNB Carnegie