RE: What you got?30 Dec 2023 12:58
Hi Aquae,
I want to clarify my stance on the proposed acquisitions. I believe that you and I share the same understanding of the board's decision and the reasoning behind it, which SA explained in the last interview. From what has been made public, I don't have any issues with the first two acquisitions. They are expected to be profitable and will help in building a commercial profile. It will also benefit AxisBiotix in cross-selling. Furthermore, these acquisitions have a modest value, so I'm not worried about excessive dilution.
IF I am correct on the initial acquisition currently over 12 months down the road is the one I think it is, it will be one of the largest, and most accretive, even so, the value is not highly dilutive even if paid for with 100% SBTX shares. Again, IF it is the Company I think it is, it gives SBTX at least two access routes into the NHS with topical and wound care. If SA and Manprit pull this off there will be some hat-tipping and humble pie eaten.
Regarding Croda revenues, I am not making any assumptions about their delivery. Thus, I prefer larger acquisitions that can help mitigate excess dilution after the Croda revenues come in, especially if they are substantial. I am slightly concerned that the TW keeps mentioning Β£25m in revenues, as we have no guidance on the time it would take to achieve these numbers. I worry that the expectations for the first 12 months may be set too high and may come back to affect us, as these could be seen as the CEO's expectations. TW is correct, the figure is SA's based on c10% of Matrixl revenues, but I am sure SA is thinking three-plus years down the line.
Croda/Sederma could surprise us, and for this reason, I try not to second guess the market. Short-termism can do serious damage to PI's wealth.
Constantly dwelling on past events can be frustrating. However, we must acknowledge that the board needs to adapt to Croda's needs, not the other way around. If Croda presents a valid reason for adopting a more scientific validation process that benefits all parties involved, then it is our responsibility to accept it. We should refrain from blaming SA and the board for any delays in timelines. We investors chose to invest in an early-stage fledgling whose strategy is largely aligned with a global partner and accept who the dominant partner is. It is not SBTX.