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SkinBioTherapeutics PLC
21 February 2018
SkinBioTherapeutics plc
Half year results
Manchester, UK - 21 February 2018 - SkinBioTherapeutics plc
(AIM: SBTX or the "Company") a life sciences company focused on
skin health, has announced its half year results for the six months
to 31 December 2017.
Key highlights
-- Significant progress in developing the SkinBiotix(R)
technology; successful initial lysate manufacture scale-up
-- Three different formulation options for the cosmetic
application are being assessed ahead of the human study scheduled
in Q3 2018
-- Anti-infection and eczema programmes progressing -
application frequency and safe dosing levels determined
-- Early stage commercial discussions with significant industry
players continuing with respect to the cosmetic application
-- Cash as at period end at GBP3.6m (2016: GBP0.4m)
Dr. Cath O'Neill, CEO of SkinBioTherapeutics, said:
"We have made significant progress in the past six months around
our SkinBiotix(R) technology and we are on track with the
advancement of all three indications in cosmetics, anti-infection
and eczema.
"Our primary focus has been on developing the cosmetic
application. Manufacturing scale-up and formulation is progressing
to plan. As laid out at IPO, we intend to carry out the human
safety study later this year.
"There is a growing awareness of our SkinBiotix(R) platform
technology from the skin healthcare industry, based on the
reputation of our team and our 'science-led' business approach.
With continued work on our technology and the start of human
studies in Q3, we are building further value for shareholders and a
strong position from which to hold potential commercial
discussions."
The information communicated within this announcement is deemed
to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market
Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 and has been arranged for
release by Doug Quinn, CFO of the Company. Upon the publication of
this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be
in the public domain.
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For more information, please contact:
SkinBioTherapeutics plc Tel: +44 (0) 161 468 2760
Dr. Cath O'Neill, CEO
Doug Quinn, CFO
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated Tel: +44 (0) 20 7213 0880
Advisor)
Tony Rawlinson / Emma Earl / Richard
Nash
Turner Pope Investments (Joint Tel: +44 (0) 20 3621 4120
Broker)
Ben Turner / James Pope
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3861 6625
Northland Capital (Joint Broker)
John Howes / Tom Price
Instinctif Partners Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2020
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Deborah SkinBio@instinctif.com
Bell
Notes to Editors
About SkinBioTherapeutics plc
SkinBioTherapeutics is a life science company focused on skin
health. The Company's proprietary platform technology,
SkinBiotix(R), is based upon discoveries made by CEO Dr. Cath
O'Neill and Professor Andrew McBain.
SkinBioTherapeutics' platform applies research discoveries made
on the activities of lysates derived from probiotic bacteria when
applied to the skin. The Company has shown that the SkinBiotix(R)
platform can improve the barrier effect of skin models, protect
skin models from infection and repair skin models. Proof of
principle studies have shown that the SkinBiotix(R) platform has
beneficial attributes applicable to each of these areas.
SkinBioTherapeutics received seed funding from the Tech Transfer
office of the University of Manchester for the discovery of
SkinBiotix(R). The platform was subsequently spun out of the
University of Manchester in March 2016 and was funded by OptiBiotix
PLC (AIM: OPTI).
The Company joined AIM in April 2017 concurrent with raising
GBP4.5 million from a placing of new ordinary shares.
The Company is based in Manchester, UK. For more information,
visit www.skinbiotherapeutics.com.
Chief Executive's Statement
Since the IPO last year, the SkinBioTherapeutics team has
consistently delivered on the objectives presented in its admission
document.
In the first half of this financial year, the priorities have
been to expand the manufacture and scale-up capability and test the
initial formulations. The progress made across all these areas has
ensured that the Company remains on track to start its first human
study for the cosmetic application in Q3 2018.
The execution and results of the first human study in Q3 2018
will be a key point for the development of the cosmetic product,
which is already generating early, initial interest from potential
commercial partners.
Financial review
Having raised gross proceeds of GBP4.5m through the IPO in April
2017, the Company ended the six month period in a strong position
with GBP3.6m of cash.
R&D expenditure in the period was GBP125k and combined with
other operating expenses of GBP261k resulted in a loss from
operations of GBP386k.
R&D expenditure will continue to increase during the course
of 2018 as the Company progresses towards the cosmetic human study
and further develops the anti-infection and eczema programmes.
Operational review
There have been several operational achievements in the period,
focusing on developing the SkinBiotix(R) technology platform.
-- Manufacture scale-up
The manufacture of the lysate has been successfully replicated
and scaled-up by a third party to 50 times the volume currently
produced in the laboratory. The Company can now produce sufficient
volumes to support the formulation work and the forthcoming
cosmetic human study.
The next stage will be to achieve industrial size scale-up,
which is underway.
-- Formulation and human study
A third-party provider has successfully produced three different
formulation options for the cosmetic application; a gel, a cream
and a lotion.
SkinBioTherapeutics is currently assessing each form against its
in-house human skin models to determine the performance of the
technology when contained within each formulation. Subject to the
results, modifications to the formulations may be required before
the Company select one form to progress to the human volunteer
study scheduled for Q3 2018.
The first in human study will be carried out over a 30 day
period to assess skin hydration and barrier function. In parallel
studies, the formulations will also be assessed in human volunteers
to ensure that no inflammation to the skin occurs.
If positive, these data will allow the Company to use the term
'dermatologically tested' for its formulations.
-- Further studies and other programmes
Further work has progressed well with the anti-infection and
eczema programmes.
A 'time-course' study has confirmed that the frequency of
application required for protection is three times daily. This
indicates that for protection against Staphylococcus aureus
infection, for both the eczema and anti-infection programmes,
application will be required every five hours.
In addition, the Company has finalised a dosing level at which
the technology can be used safely, for all three programmes. The
team has also confirmed the modifying property of SkinBiotix(R) on
the protein composition of the skin; the technology increases the
expression of proteins which are essential for the barrier
characteristics of skin.
With this programme progression, the management team has been
able to build upon extensive industry relationships and early stage
commercial discussions continue regarding both the cosmetic
application and the core SkinBiotix(R) technology.
Outlook
The microbiome remains a popular field of science, with
increasing focus on the skin microbiome. SkinBioTherapeutics has
observed that the cosmetic industry is transitioning to products
and applications with scientific validation. This reaffirms
SkinBioTherapeutics' strategic approach to establish itself as a
'science led' business.
Having science at the business' core has been a key focus of
discussions to date and with the completion of the initial human
study, planned for later this year, the management team can further
commercial negotiations in partnering and licensing
opportunities.
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2017
Notes 6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Audited Audited
GBP GBP GBP
Continuing operations
Other income 12 (3,000) 5
Research and development costs (125,283) (89,952) (156,726)
Initial public offering costs - (70,335) (211,477)
Operating expenses (261,252) (85,549) (304,501)
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Loss from operations (386,523) (248,836) (672,699)
Finance costs - (6,154) (15,540)
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Loss before taxation (386,523) (254,990) (688,239)
Taxation 4 43,479 25,627 42,685
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Loss for the period (343,044) (229,363) (645,554)
Other comprehensive income - - -
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Total comprehensive loss for
the period (343,044) (229,363) (645,554)
Basic and diluted loss per
share (pence) 6 (0.29) (0.58) (1.11)
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Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2017
Note As at As at As at
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Audited Audited
GBP GBP GBP
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 242,745 162,213 215,412
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total non-current assets 242,745 162,213 215,412
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Current assets
Other receivables 35,812 72,804 151,189
Other current assets 86,164 25,627 42,685
Cash and cash equivalents 3,649,476 397,180 3,922,903
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total current assets 3,771,452 495,611 4,116,777
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total assets 4,014,197 657,824 4,332,189
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 5 1,187,085 394,048 1,187,085
Share premium 3,577,640 - 3,577,640
Other reserves 134,709 93,151 98,559
Accumulated deficit (992,799) (233,564) (649,755)
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total equity 3,906,635 253,635 4,213,529
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings - 313,003 -
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total non-current liabilities - 313,003 -
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 107,562 91,186 118,660
Total current liabilities 107,562 91,186 118,660
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total liabilities 107,562 404,189 118,660
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Total equity and liabilities 4,014,197 657,824 4,332,189
--------------------------------- ------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Statement of Cash Flows
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2017
6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Audited Audited
GBP GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss before tax for the period (386,523) (254,990) (688,239)
Convertible loan interest paid as equity - 6,154 15,540
Share option expenses 36,150 - 98,559
(Increase) / decrease in trade and other
receivables 115,377 (42,197) (120,582)
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other
payables (11,098) 57,545 85,019
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Net cash used in operating activities (246,094) (233,488) (609,703)
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for intangible assets (27,333) (25,999) (79,198)
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash used in investing activities (27,333) (25,999) (79,198)
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issue of equity instruments
of the company - - 3,955,137
Net proceeds from issue of convertible
loan notes - 400,000 400,000
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Net cash generated by financing activities - 400,000 4,355,137
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and
cash equivalents (273,427) 140,513 3,666,236
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the period 3,922,903 256,667 256,667
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the period 3,649,476 397,180 3,922,903
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Statement of Changes in Equity
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2017
Share Share Other Retained
capital premium reserves earnings Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
As at 1 Jul 2016 1,000 393,048 - (4,201) 389,847
Loss for the period - - - (229,363) (229,363)
Issue of shares 393,048 (393,048) - - -
Costs of share issue - - - - -
Issue of convertible loan
notes - - 93,151 - 93,151
Conversion of convertible
loan notes - - - - -
Share-based payments - - - - -
As at 31 Dec 2016 394,048 - 93,151 (233,564) 253,635
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
As at 1 Jan 2017 394,048 - 93,151 (233,564) 253,635
Loss for the period - - - (416,191) (416,191)
Issue of shares 500,000 4,000,000 - - 4,500,000
Costs of share issue - (544,863) - - (544,863)
Issue of convertible loan
notes - - - - -
Conversion of convertible
loan notes 293,037 122,503 (93,151) - 322,389
Share-based payments - - 98,559 - 98,559
As at 30 Jun 2017 1,187,085 3,577,640 98,559 (649,755) 4,213,529
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
As at 1 Jul 2017 1,187,085 3,577,640 98,559 (649,755) 4,213,529
Loss for the period - - - (343,044) (343,044)
Issue of shares - - - - -
Costs of share issue - - - - -
Issue of convertible loan
notes - - - - -
Conversion of convertible
loan notes - - - - -
Share-based payments - - 36,150 - 36,150
As at 31 Dec 2017 1,187,085 3,577,640 134,709 (992,799) 3,906,635
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Share capital is the amount subscribed for shares at nominal value.
Share premium is the amount subscribed for share capital in excess
of nominal value.
Other reserves arise from the equity element of a convertible
loan issued and converted in the period to 30 June 2017, and from
share options granted on 5 April 2017
Retained earnings represents accumulated profit or losses to date.
Notes to the half yearly report
1. General information
SkinBioTherapeutics plc is a public limited company incorporated
in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act and quoted on the AIM
market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: SBTX). The address of its
registered office is 15 Silk House, Park Green, Macclesfield, SK11
7QJ.
The principal activity of the Company is the development of
technology to protect, manage and restore skin utilising proteins
found in the human microbiota.
The financial information set out in this half yearly report
does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of
the Companies Act 2006. The statutory financial statements for the
year ended 30 June 2017, prepared under International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), have been filed with the Registrar of
Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was
unqualified and did not contain statements under Sections 498(2)
and 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
Copies of the annual statutory accounts and the half yearly
report can be found on the Company's website at
http://www.skinbiotherapeutics.com/.
2. Significant accounting policies and basis of preparation
2.1 Statement of compliance
This half yearly report has been prepared using the historical
cost convention, on a going concern basis and in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by
the European Union, IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and the
Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS,
using accounting policies which are consistent with those set out
in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2017.
2.2 Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
There are no IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are effective
for the first time in this financial period that would be expected
to have a material impact on the Company.
3. Segmental reporting
The Company has one reportable segment, namely the research and
development of the Skinbiotix technology, all within the United
Kingdom.
Notes to the half yearly report
4. Taxation
6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
Income taxes recognised in profit 31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
or loss 2017 2016 2017
GBP GBP GBP
Current tax
R&D tax credit 43,479 25,627 42,685
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Tax credit for the period 43,479 25,627 42,685
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5. Share capital
Issued share capital 31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
comprises 2017 2016 2017
GBP GBP GBP
118,708,494 ordinary shares of
GBP0.01 each 1,187,085 394,048 1,187,085
(31 Dec 2016 - 39,404,800 ordinary
shares of GBP0.01 each)
6. Loss per share
6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2017 2016 2017
GBP GBP GBP
Basic and diluted loss
per share
Loss after tax (GBP) (343,044) (229,363) (645,554)
Weighted average number
of shares 118,708,494 39,404,800 58,307,324
Basic and diluted loss per share
(pence) (0.29) (0.58) (1.11)
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As the Company is reporting a loss from continuing operations for the
year then, in accordance with IAS 33, the share options are not considered
dilutive because the exercise of the share options would have an anti-dilutive
effect. The basic and diluted earnings per share as presented on the
face of the income statement are therefore identical.
7. Events after the reporting date
The Company has evaluated all events and transactions that occurred
after 31 December 2017 up to the date of signing of the financial statements.
No material subsequent events have occurred that would require adjustment
to or disclosure in the financial statements.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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