• Revenue: GBP63,000 for the first half of the year.

• Operating Loss: GBP2.3 million, down from GBP3.2 million in the previous year.

• Cash Balance: GBP16,000 at the end of June; GBP500,000 at the end of September.

• Inventory: Just under GBP320,000 as of June 30, 2024.

• Biological Assets: Value of the product growing as of June 30, 2024.

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Release Date: October 09, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Celadon Pharmaceuticals PLC has successfully signed a joint venture and license agreement with Valeos, which is expected to generate GBP1.5 million annually for the next five years.

• The company has completed its 12th harvest from Phase 1 and is on track to complete its 16th harvest by the end of the year.

• Celadon has developed significant intellectual property (IP) over the past four to five years, which is now being monetized through licensing agreements.

• The partnership with Valeos provides Celadon with a footprint in Europe, facilitating supply to a German pharmaceutical company and reducing costs associated with Brexit.

• Celadon has secured contracts that could potentially generate GBP40 million in revenue, enhancing its position when seeking further capital from investors.

Negative Points

• Regulatory challenges have significantly delayed Celadon's time to market, extending expected timelines from three to six months to over 12 months.

• The company reported a low revenue of GBP63,000 for the first half of the year, with an operating loss of GBP2.3 million.

• Celadon's cash balance was critically low at GBP16,000 at the end of June, although it improved to GBP500,000 by the end of September after fundraisings.

• The financial markets have been challenging, impacting Celadon's ability to raise capital quickly, which is necessary for growth.

• There have been delays in onboarding testing clinics, affecting revenue generation and the overall financial performance of the company.

Q & A Highlights

Q: How is Celadon Pharmaceuticals protected against new operators entering the UK market? A: James Short, CEO, explained that the UK market is large enough to accommodate multiple players. Celadon maintains a competitive edge through its focus on developing intellectual property (IP) and producing a different product than new entrants. The company collaborates with other operators and emphasizes its first-mover advantage in the market.

Q: What is the significance of Celadon's IP development? A: James Short highlighted that Celadon's IP development is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. The IP not only enhances revenue and yield but also positions the company ahead of the curve in the industry. This strategic focus on IP development is a key differentiator for Celadon.