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Proactive One2One Investor Forum
30 July 2020
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Disclaimer
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Presenter
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Richard Barfield Chief Financial Officer
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OUR VISION
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Global specialized leadershipin Orphan Drug Development and Pharmacovigilance
The Specialist Drug Development GroupFULL SERVICE CRO
RARE DISEASE / ORPHAN & ONCOLOGY
PHARMACOVIGILANCE & DRUG SAFETY
Ergomed Plc is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange as of 2014 and currently
has over 1,000 employees globally
Ergomed CRO is a complete, global Phase I-IV clinical development and trial management service partner
The leading expert in assisting biotech and pharmaceutical companies in orphan drug development
Global leader in pharmacovigilance and specialized multi-lingual Medical Information services in 100+ countries
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At a glance – global platform
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offices worldwide
£68.3m2019 total revenue up 26.1%
Our geographical reach
North America
• World’s largest pharmaceutical market
• 2 offices strategically placed in Boston and North Carolina, that employ over 100 people.
• Ergomed USA revenue growth 2018 to 2019: 77%
Europe
• Second largest pharmaceutical market
• Robust infrastructure throughout Europe
• Comprehensive network of PV and CRO specialists with in-depth knowledge of EU and country specific regulatory requirements
MENA
• Ergomed is one of the few CRO companies that offer clients access to patients in the Middle East and North Africa region
Asia-Pacific
• The Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest growing regions in the CRO industry
• Ergomed works with partners throughout Asia-Pacific
22%+revenue CAGR last six years
>100countries supported by our products
77%US growth
850+employees and 300+ contract staff
125k+clinical patients enrolled
250k+pharmacovigilance case versions processed pa.
>60countries withactive trials
Full service specialist
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outsourcing 66% to 77% (2018 – 2022)
Confidence in market
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target markets in high growth areas
$26.9bn6% p.a. growth (2018 – 2022)
Global CRO market
$14.0bn marketBiotech / specialty pharma
$9.9bn 9% p.a. growth (2018 – 2022)
Oncology
$7.2bn 11% p.a. growth (2018 – 2022)
Orphan drug / rare diseases
$2.4bn 16% p.a. growth (2018 – 2022)
Pharmacovigilance
>50%clinical trials need US presence
USA focus
Target areas for future growth
Sources: GrandView Aspects, clinicaltrials.gov, AT Kearney, William Blair & Company
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Financial summary
Gross profit
£29.5m(2018: £19.3m)
201920182017 17.6
19.329.5
53%
Revenue
£68.3m(2018: £54.1m)
2019
2017 47.654.1
68.3
26.1%
Service fee gross margin
49.8%(2018: 41.1%)
201920182017 40.9
41.149.8
8.7ppts
Adjusted EBITDA
£12.5m(2018: £2.3m)
201920182017 2.8
2.312.5
5.5x
Service fee revenue growth
£59.3m(2018: £46.8m)
2019
2017 17.418.9
24.3
22.327.9
35.1
27%
Order book of contractedfuture revenue
£124.1m(2018: £109.2m)
201920182017 88.2
109.2124.1
13.6%
Geographic revenue growth Cash generated from operations
£11.8m(2018: £0.9m)
201920182017 0.4
0.911.7
13x
USA
UK/EMEA
APAC0.6
39.1
14.5
1.6
41.0
25.6
2019 2018
+5%
+1%
+77%PV 28.8% CRO 23.5%
£59.3m£46.8m
£39.7m
26.1%
2019 performance
Total revenue growth 2019
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COVID-19 Resilience
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Profitable services business model
• Services in both PV and CRO are provided:
• under long-term contracts
• to meet needs of essential medical research
• to meet mandated PV requirements
• Both PV and CRO services usually are or can be delivered remotely
• Ability to flex cost of 300+ contractors
• Discretionary costs can be flexed
Strong balance sheet and forward visibility
• Low customer concentration:
• top 10 clients < 25% of 2019 revenue • generally well financed
• AR ageing c. 88% current or <30 days
• New credit facility £30m
• Contracted order book £124.1m gives c. 95% visibility to 2020 revenue, with further $9.8m order book in PV USA
• Strong pipeline and recent wins
• Expected increase in COVID-19 research
2019 Preliminary Results
£35.4mRevenue in 2019
700+employees
>27%growth in sales, majority new business won
160+customers including 40+ in PV USA
Pharmacovigilance (PV) Services
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PharmacovigilanceThe science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects, or any other drug related problem. (WHO, 2002)
100+countries
Services marketed in
Critical business enabler in both developed and emerging markets
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Consistent growth Revenues (£m)
Excellent client retention Revenues by customer cohort (£m)
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Ashfield Pharmacovigilance IncAcquired 10 January 2020
The acquisition aligns with strategy to grow profitable services business organically and through acquisition and advances important strategic objectives:
• Expanded geographic coverage for PrimeVigilance and enhanced growth • Economies of scale and leverage of prior investments • Enhanced platform for broader services business
Rapid integration progress:
• Immediately rebranded to PrimeVigilance USA Inc • Attended first conference as PrimeVigilance USA Inc – DIA Safety, Washington DC, January 2020 • Business Development functions fully integrated • Significant opportunities PV USA / PV Existing identified, as well as PV USA / CRO • Full SG&A integration well advanced and on track • Substantial technology integration potential in progress
January 2020: First major new client award $2.5m won due to full US pharmacovigilance presence
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$11.6mRevenue reported
Ashfield PV acquisition by numbers(year ended 30 September 2019)
$0.9mAdjusted EBITDA
$9.8mContracted future revenues (order book)
40+PrimeVigilance new clients
$10mTotal cash consideration
2019 Preliminary Results
60+countries
Clinical trials in
£32.9mrevenue in 2019
Clinical research services
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In its Clinical Research Services division, Ergomed undertakes on behalf of our clients all facets of clinical trial management and execution from Phase I to IV.
70+active studies
60+active clients
300+employees and consultants
CRO Revenue Service Fee (2019: £24.3m)
The underlying CRO revenue has been growing at 18% CAGR over the past 5 years, excluding revenue attached to Co-Development projects and acquisitions
Efficient management and control of complex trial protocols
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CRO Contracted order book CRO future revenue (2019: £68.6m)
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SISCO STUDYSILTUXIMAB IN SERIOUS
COVID-19
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Trading Update 21 July 2020 EBITDA for FY 2020 expected to be materially ahead of expectations
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• H1 2020 as compared to H1 2019: • Total revenue up 14.8% • Like for like service fee revenue up 18.0% • PV revenues up 62.1% • CRO underlying service fee revenues down 6.7% • Sales of new business up by 22.9%
• Order book up 22.0% since 1 January 2020 to £151.4m
• Strong cash balance of £14.1m and debt free, with facilities of £30m in place
• Continuing sales growth, healthy order book and financing capability position Ergomed firmly for future growth
“Ergomed has delivered exceptional progress during the first half of the year. We have responded strongly to the
challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, maintaining momentum and improving margins. This excellent performance has
strengthened the platform from which to deliver on our strategy.” Dr Miroslav Reljanović, Executive Chairman
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Summary
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▪ Profitable and cash generative growth.
▪ Strong cash position and credit facilities in place
▪ Historic trend of >20% annual revenue growth, with recent strong growth in key North America market
▪ Acquisition strategy in place
▪ Favorable market drivers in growth sectors
▪ Leadership position in pharmacovigilance and orphan drugs
▪ Resilience and ability to contribute in face of COVID-19 crisis
▪ Global coverage for both CRO and pharmacovigilance
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