27 August 2024
BELLUSCURA PLC
("Belluscura" or the
"Company" or "Group")
AGM
Trading Statement
Strong
Sales Momentum & Updated Trading Outlook
Belluscura plc (AIM: BELL), a leading medical device developer focused on
lightweight and portable oxygen enrichment technology, will hold
the Company's Annual General Meeting at midday today. At that
meeting the Chairman will make the following statement to
Shareholders.
"Belluscura achieved record sales
for the month of July with revenues of $708,000. This follows the
previous monthly high set in June of $521,000. The Company expects
strong sales to continue with the broader market acceptance of the
X-PLOR® and the upcoming full release of its new patented DISCOV-R™
device.
DISCOV-R
Demand for the new DISCOV-R™
portable oxygen concentrator, which was introduced to the US market
via a soft launch in June 2024, has been strong, with every unit
manufactured in June and July being sold.
The DISCOV-R™ weighs a little over 6
pounds (2.75kg), provides fifty percent (50%) more oxygen than the
leading oxygen concentrator and produces more oxygen by weight than
any portable oxygen concentrator on the market.
The full commercial launch of the
DISCOV-R™ remains planned for the middle of Q4.
Updated Trading Outlook
As the Group approaches the full
commercial launch of the DISCOV-R™ in two months' time, the Board
has re-assessed the trading outlook for the final months of
2024.
The Board anticipates that revenue
for FY24 will be approximately $8 to $10 million (2023:
$825,409) depending on timing of the full
commercial launch of the DISCOV-R. and that
the Company will be EBITDA positive for Q1 FY25.
The Company expects annualised run
rate revenue of $14 million to $16 million by the end of
year.
Liquidity
As reported in the 2023 Annual
Report to support expansion plans for
future development the Group regularly reviews its financing
arrangements and cash flows to ensure there is sufficient funding
in place for working capital.
Summary
Whilst the increased sales of
X-PLOR® units has
resulted in a decrease in raw materials inventory, in order to
sustain revenue growth of the DISCOV-R™, the Company is currently evaluating
debt and credit facilities and other options to meet the
preliminary high customer demand for the
DISCOV-R™.
We are delighted with the growth in
sales and distribution over the past six months for both the
X-PLOR® and DISCOV-R™ portable oxygen concentrators.
Whilst it has taken time to bring
both products to market, and we are grateful for the patience of
our shareholders, we now have two leading lightweight portable
oxygen enrichment concentrators that meet the stringent
requirements of the FDA and we look forward to the full commercial
launch of DISCOV-R™ later in the year.
The Board looks forward to the
remainder of 2024 and into 2025 with a real sense of
confidence"
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For further information please
contact:
Belluscura plc
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Tel: +44
(0)20 3128 8100
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Adam Reynolds, Chairman
Robert Rauker, CEO
Simon Neicheril, CFO
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SPARK Advisory Partners Limited
Nominated Adviser
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Tel: +44
(0)20 3368 3550
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Neil Baldwin / Jade Bayat
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Dowgate Capital Limited
Broker
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Tel: +44
(0)20 3903 7715
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Russell Cook / Nicholas
Chambers
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MHP
Financial PR & Investor Relations
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Tel: +44
(0)20 3128 8100
email: Belluscura@mhpgroup.com
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Katie Hunt/Matthew Taylor
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About Belluscura plc
(https://belluscura.com/)
Belluscura is a UK medical device
company focused on developing oxygen enrichment technology spanning
broad industries and therapies. Our innovative oxygen technologies
are designed with a global purpose: to create improved health and
economic outcomes for the patients, healthcare providers and
insurance organisations.