OSLO, Norway, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO) today reported Hexvix®/Cysview® revenues of NOK 114.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 20% over the prior-year period (Q4 2022: NOK 94.9 million), and EBITDA of NOK 29.9 million (NOK -16.9 million) following solid business development for the Company. Total revenues increased 37% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to Q4 2022, including a milestone payment from Asieris related to the license agreement for Cevira®. Photocure has an ambition to deliver 40-70 new and upgraded Saphira™ tower installations in 2024, consolidated product revenue growth of 6% to 9% (constant currency), and positive EBITDA excluding business development expenses.
“Hexvix/Cysview revenue increased 20% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, and we delivered EBITDA of NOK 29.9 million. Our U.S. business grew despite the ongoing phase down of flexible BLC. In Europe, we continued to see positive developments with sales growth in Germany and strong signs of traction in high-potential underpenetrated territories, known as our Priority Growth Markets. Additionally, our partner Asieris announced acceptance of their new drug application for Hexvix in China, and that they plan to present the positive Phase III results for Cevira at the EUROGIN 2024 HPV Congress in March,” says Dan Schneider, President & Chief Executive Officer of Photocure.
Photocure reported total group revenues of NOK 142.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 (NOK 104.2 million), and EBITDA* of NOK 29.9 million (NOK -16.9 million), driven by a combination of unit volume growth, price increases and a benefit from foreign exchange. Hexvix/Cysview revenues ended at NOK 114.2 million in the quarter (Q4 2022: NOK 94.9 million). EBIT was NOK 22.5 million (NOK -23.1 million) and the cash balance at the end of the period was NOK 259.5 million.
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