outlook27 Jul 2016 11:21
Outlook
We have made a positive start to the current financial year and I am emboldened by the knowledge that the positive benefits of having "sticky" revenues from embedded products will ensure about 70% of the Group's ongoing revenues are already, in effect, secured. Our challenges are to win new customers and execute our pipeline in a timely manner; we have invested in personnel to achieve this. Additionally, we are looking to successfully execute our R&D pipeline where the investment that we have made, and continue to make, begins to produce cash flow.
ChondroMimetic represents a significant value creating opportunity but to deliver this we need to be smart about how we execute our plan to ensure we are not putting at risk shareholder value.
It was through my colleague Kevin Wilson that we had the opportunity to be introduced to Cre8ive with whom we have formed a joint venture. I am very excited by this opportunity because I believe in and trust the people Kevin introduced. The Company has an initial JV Board meeting in Hong Kong in July, and while the scale of the opportunity is significant and exciting, it will take time to gain traction. Consequently, the Board views contributions from the joint venture being realised largely in the years beyond this current one.
The Company is on a journey and whilst we have continued our journey positively this year, we require a higher level of momentum as we move on to the next stage in our development as a Company dedicated to enhancing shareholder value. I remain hugely committed to ensuring the success of Collagen Solutions and I know that commitment is shared throughout the Company. I would like to thank all of our employees and my fellow Directors for their hard work and dedication throughout 2015/16.
I look forward to updating you further throughout the year. Thank you for your support.