Norne tilfreds med q2 rapporten.
Solid 2Q report with strong growth and positive EBITDA Photocure released a solid 2Q report this morning with figures slightly better than expected. The company reports strong growth in the US and Europe despite the 2Q a year ago being very strong. We will not change our estimates and TP much following the report, while the recommendation will depend on the share price reaction to the report.
2Q revenues and EBITDA a bit better than expected Photocure released its 2Q22 report this morning with figures slightly better than expected. Revenues of NOK 101m were not far from our NOK 97m projection, while EBITDA came in positive at NOK 1.4m vs a small negative figure estimated by us of NOK -2.5m. New BLC installation figures were announced earlier with 5 flexible scopes installed and 0 rigid due to Karl Storz delaying new equipment launch to expected late 3Q (2H in Europe). We see no drama here, as we estimated a total of 6 prior to preannouncement. More importantly, PHO reports strong client pipeline for new BLC tower installations once they are available.
Better sales growth in North America and the US, but staffing shortages still there North American sales grew 24% (12% expected) with 4% grow in unit sales, 3% price increase and a massive 11% positive FX impact due to stronger USD. Staffing shortages still impacting sales, but unit sales were the highest ever per quarter in 2Q. European sales grew 6% (-7% expected) led by a strong 10% unit sales growth a bit offset by FX impact. German sales were very strong on the back of inventory purchases by several hospitals ahead of price increases from August 1st .
COVID restrictions are mostly gone COVID-related access restrictions to hospitals eased during the quarter even if they are still more restrictive in the US vs Europe. Situation should further improve in the US in 2H and access should remain open in Europe.
No significant changes to estimates and TP post 2Q All in all, 2Q report brought no big surprises with figures a bit better than expected and situation gradually improving. Our estimates and TP should not change much, while recommendation will depend on the share price reaction to the report.