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See that they stopped when it got to the more searching ones, with regards to the following
5) Itaconix was a project partner in a funded grant looking into
New Branched Polymers Excipients and Emulsions for Enhanced Drug Delivery
Project Partners:
Clinton Health Access Initiative CHAI Itaconix (UK) Limited Medicines Patent Pool
https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/R024804/1
Can you advise on this and if there are any potential future commercial advantages to this research?
6) New IP since last presentation
Asymmetric And Symmetric Monomer Mixtures Of Esters Of Itaconic Acid And Corresponding Copolymers
Can you elaborate on commercial implications?
10) Additional partners
Canaccord has stated that possibly 2 partners to be announced this year 1 for composites and 1 in Hygiene. Can you update us on this please?
At least it is a bit clearer that the impact of the consolidation will not start to have an effect for a few months, from an American investor perspective.
As I have stated previously the potential here is massive and not just in the main three areas we are involved in, but the countless other areas there ITX ingredients can be substituted in for the more nasty petrochemical ones.
Hold and continue to add for me
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Lifted from ADFN
Canaccord Genuity view
Robust 1H result Itaconix has this morning reported strong 1H results in line with its July trading statement: revenue $4.0mn +32% y/y, EBITDA loss of $0.4mn, and net cash of $10.9mn, all as expected. We are making no material changes to our near-term forecasts, with some minor changes to the rate of progress of earnings beyond 2024. Cleaning products continues to be in take-off, with revenue from these products up 33% y/y and continued strong margin development. Cash flow was also good, with notably low capex, modest growth in SG&A and continued good control of working capital. We note that the additional funds raised in February are allowing Itaconix to move more rapidly on certain product development, notably on a lower-cost production methodology and on matching the performance of incumbent fossil-based polymers in targeted applications. We remain BUYers with an unchanged target of 400p."
"Valuation: BUY and 400p target unchanged
We base our price target on multiples and on the value that we believe Itaconix's differentiated, plant-based technology platform would have to an industrial third party. At our target the stock would have a market value of around £53mn/$68mn, which is around 4.5x/3.3x 2025E/26E EV/revenue, which we believe would be highly attractive to an industrial buyer looking at markets with gross margins in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually."
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Hi F
Looks like we are just keeping expectations in check then, as this looks very promising in the statement below, just putting the final touches to what will is expected to be a huge revenue cash cow for ITX
"· Polymer research and process development on the Company's plant-based superabsorbents have succeeded in achieving absorption performance that is closer to the incumbent acrylate superabsorbent polymers. These breakthroughs are milestones towards the Company's goal of introducing a more competitive product with broader market appeal in late 2024 or 2025. "
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Cheers Thordon
Passed on that one as John, did not appear to be happy that we could track imports via Bill of Laden, will leave that one for the next presentation lol
We must either be really busy or have big contracts looming?
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Last try
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Itaconix-Corporation
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Apologies
https://www.indeed.com/q-itaconix-corporation-l-stratham,-nh-jobs.html?vjk=16cefe63b3d7444f
Try this link, previous on appears not to link.
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Hi DB
Hopefully have covered most of the bases, just away to log on and post the questions.
The big thing at the moment for me is the number of positions we are advertising for, the three that are currently on Indeed and presumably the other position of second shift production supervisor which must have been filled.
Your 20p (£10) for 23 may still have legs lol
Very interesting times ahead.
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WOW
Now 3 positions being advertised all stated as urgently required !!!!
https://www.indeed.com/q-itaconix-corporation-l-stratham,-nh-jobs.html?vjk=e7057f15bc7e0e90
Production operator - weekends as required
Customer Operations Manager
Executive Assistant.
So looking forward to tomorrow's RNS
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Hi W
That is the $64 million dollar question.
I honestly think that we are in the best place we have ever been here as regards ITX.
Continuing to break records as regards revenues, getting ever closer to breakeven.
Taking on more staff, improving awareness digitally, constantly increasing raw material imports, and lots more.
Hopefully tomorrow will signal a total change in investor confidence in ITX and see us start tho move the SP significantly North of where we are currently.
Circa £24,5 million MC is ridiculously low in my opinion.
Let's see what tomorrow brings, may be some buying going into the close?
AIMHO
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Things must be moving at a pace now?
Executive Assistant position urgently requires filled
https://www.indeed.com/q-itaconix-corporation-l-stratham,-nh-jobs.html?vjk=e7057f15bc7e0e90
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Hi S
Remember update first thing tomorrow morning.
A few question I have formulated for tomorrow, dependant on what the update contains, as some of them may be covered by the RNS.
1) There has been a position advertised for a “Second Shift Production Supervisor” at ITX (urgently required), is this to cope with increased production requirements or to fill a position which is being vacated, as a matter of interest what is our operational production hours (are we talking 6.00am Monday till 18.00 pm on Friday?) https://www.indeed.com/q-itaconix-corporation-l-stratham,-nh-jobs.html?vjk=2974f23d38daf414
2) Are there any other new positions which have been filled in the last few months that you can advise us on and are there any more likely to be required in the near future?
3) We have seen an increase the digital presence on the internet, what has been the response to this if any?
4) The consolidation was done to facilitate increased activity in the US
“The Directors consider that it is in the best interests of the Company's long-term development as a public quoted company to support share trading through the Company's US OTC listing, with a more manageable number of issued ordinary shares and corresponding share price.”
Can you advise what has been done since the consolidation to facilitate both an uptick in the SP and a significant uptick in shares being traded by our fellow US investors?
How is this potential being targeted?
5) Itaconix was a project partner in a funded grant looking into
New Branched Polymers Excipients and Emulsions for Enhanced Drug Delivery
Project Partners:
Clinton Health Access Initiative CHAI Itaconix (UK) Limited Medicines Patent Pool
https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/R024804/1
Can you advise on this and if there are any potential future commercial advantages to this research?
6) New IP since last presentation
Asymmetric And Symmetric Monomer Mixtures Of Esters Of Itaconic Acid And Corresponding Copolymers
Can you elaborate on commercial implications?
7) It is now 6/7 months since the circa £10 million was raised, can you summarise what this meant to the company and how it has been used to improve our overall performance/profitability?
8) When will VELAFRESH™ SAP80 and VELASOFT™ BR 300 be launched?
Can you update us on both of these ingredients please and their commercial potential?
What is happening with sustainable Superabsorbents (trial Feb 2022) ?
What is happening with sustainable fashion (first order Dec 2021) ?
9) Additional partners
Canaccord has states that possibly 2 partners to be announced this year 1 for composites and 1 in Hygiene. Can you update us on this please?
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Hi S
I think from the chemical aspect that ITX is an excellent fit as it removes some of the more nastier petrochemical ingredients, but on the biodegradable issue, I think that this may be down to the actual material used in the fabric of the wipe.
https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/hidden-ingredients-in-baby-wipes-and-the-best-baby-wipes/
I am sure that if ITX ingredients are matched up with a more readily biodegradable composition, then we would be on to a winner.
Who is to say that this is not already being worked on?
Maybe worth adding this as a question for Tuesday?
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Hi Thordon
Think this might be the one you found.
https://www.easycoop.com/coop-salviette-intime-lenitive-15-pz-4512298.html
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Posted a link a few days ago, but when I went back to review it, it was blank
This research has just come to an end 30the June 2023
https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/R024804/1
Any thoughts?
EPSRC Reference: EP/R024804/1
Title: New Branched Polymers Excipients and Emulsions for Enhanced Drug Delivery
Principal Investigator: Owen, Professor A
Other Investigators:
Giardiello, Dr M Siccardi, Dr MM Khoo, Professor S
Rannard, Professor S
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Clinton Health Access Initiative CHAI Itaconix (UK) Limited Medicines Patent Pool
Department: Institute of Translational Medicine
Organisation: University of Liverpool
Scheme: Standard Research
Starts: 01 July 2018 Ends: 30 June 2023 Value (£): 1,728,068
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Drug Formulation & Delivery Materials Synthesis & Growth
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Related Grants:
Panel History:
Panel Date Panel Name Outcome
15 Feb 2018 HIPs 2017 and IRC Next Steps Plus Panel Announced
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Hi
Did anyone pick this one up?
Global Director Cleaning & Hygiene , last 9 months
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jim-gordon-85a51a29
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Hi
Excellent time for all those who have been having a moan of late to get their questions answered.
looking forward to the update, should be plenty of positive news too impart to us.
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Hi Thordon
The number of hair related products appears to be expanding very quickly?
Also across Europe and Asia as well.
Should be news out this week, now that Labour day is past.
A few more that I have come across
https://us.lookfantastic.com/white-hot-infinity-mousse-5.07-fl.-oz/14301024.html
https://natureclean.ca/products/laundry-detergent-pacs-fragrance-free
https://www.revolutionbeauty.com.au/revolution-beauty-planet-revolution-clear-care-eye-fix/13463815.html
https://nuestapets.com/products/eliminator-2-pack-natural-pet-stain-and-odor-eliminator-2-pack/
https://furryplanet.com.sg/products/puracy-pet-stain-odor-remover-cucumber-mint-739ml
https://usbaz.com/products/pet-life-unlimited-carpet-refresher-for-dog-cat-all-pet-homes-juniper-leaf-16oz
https://www.ecco-verde.co.uk/maternatura/wild-pansy-volumising-hair-styling-mousse
https://www.sheamoisture.com/coconut-and-hibiscus-defining-styling-gel-15-oz/764302020660/
https://fekkai.com/products/natural-shea-butter-defining-gel-curl-memory
https://www.organicmilano.com/en/product/hair-pump-mousse-hair-curly-reinforcing-200-ml-anarkhia-bio-new/
https://maternatura.it/en/products/crema-fissante-piega-noci-di-macadamia
https://takekhairbeauty.com/products/shea-moisture-jamaican-black-castor-oil-strong-hold-styling-gel
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Just for info
https://www.altfuelchem.org/2023-afcc-track-3-session-det
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Session 5
https://www.altfuelchem.org/advisory-board
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Hi Thordon
Worth a read
https://gtr.ukri.org/project/5A517421-4303-4355-902D-77C82814B98E
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Hi DB
Good to hear from you, take it you have been busy?
Think that they may be looking to do 6.00 am on a Monday till 6.00 pm on a Friday?
5 day shifts and 4 night shifts?
Cannot believe we are still seeing some selling at circa 3.6p in old money, but maybe needs must, or trying to be smart?
The next update in a week or so should be very interesting, just waiting for another large shipment of Itaconic acid to be delivered, which should also add to our assumptions that production is ramping upwards, 14 weeks between the last deliveries and we are at 8 weeks now, so lets see when this arrives.
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