RE: Interesting week ahead19 Jun 2024 08:22
They have multiple options but getting it right is important. SC was brought in last year and a seriously experienced head to steer them in the right direction on deals etc.
They have money to take them to 2026 but as we know they have things they can sell and milestones from current partners they have deals already with.
It’s not if just WHEN they have finalised a suitable transaction for DX.
As for therapeutics this is building day by day for a huge deal. No doubt a full TO will happen probably later this year.
They can use current cash to pay HCI loan coming up even if no deal on Dx or licences for a Tx warhead deal. Because they can do the deal later in the year and put the cash in the coffers but most likely they will pay down HCI loan and raise with a fund manager at a significantly higher price because of clearing the HCI loan.
The caveat on all of this is that a TO could well be on the cards and in process subject to 2weekly dosing completion. Thats an obvious point for deal delivery. Nobody will jump in before because it would look reckless if something untoward happened and a major got caught out by it. (Not that this will happen)
“Chairman's Statement
I believe that Avacta has reached a pivotal point in its history. The clinical progress of the pre|CISION™ platform and of AVA6000 enable the company to bring singular focus to the therapeutics division, though clinical development and partnering.
We are also aware of the need to continue to evolve the Board of Directors to best suit the needs of an AIM-listed clinical stage cancer treatments company, to strategically manage the diagnostics division for the best outcome for our staff, customers and shareholders alike and, to create financial optionality with respect to the company bond. The Board of Directors and I are excited about what is to come for Avacta.“