Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a> is reportedly drawing takeover interest from Boston Scientific. Shockwave can potentially be one of Boston Scientific's largest ever acquisitions. Probable pricing still offers upside potential.</li>
<li>Shockwave has an addressable market opportunity of $8.5 billion. The company has guided for 2023 revenue of $660–680 million, which represents 35–39% YoY growth.</li>
<li>Addition of Shockwave will bolster Boston Scientific’s cardiovascular portfolio. No official announcement has been made by any of the companies. There is no certainty they will lead to a deal.</li>
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Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US) is reportedly drawing takeover interest from Boston Scientific. Shockwave can potentially be one of Boston Scientific's largest ever acquisitions. Probable pricing still offers upside potential.
Shockwave has an addressable market opportunity of $8.5 billion. The company has guided for 2023 revenue of $660–680 million, which represents 35–39% YoY growth.
Addition of Shockwave will bolster Boston Scientific’s cardiovascular portfolio. No official announcement has been made by any of the companies. There is no certainty they will lead to a deal.


Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US): Initial Thought on Takeover Talk and Probable Pricing

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/acotec-scientific-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32176:1" rel="noopener">Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK)</a> is an early-mover in peripheral drug coated balloon market in China and holds a dominant 85%+ market share.  </li>
<li>On November 7, Acotec received its first FDA approval for Vericor, a peripheral support catheter designed to enhance access to peripheral vessels.</li>
<li>Acotec started 2022 on a strong note, with revenue increasing 25% y/y in H1 2022 due to increasing adoption of the company’s product in Chinese hospitals.</li>
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Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK) is an early-mover in peripheral drug coated balloon market in China and holds a dominant 85%+ market share.  
On November 7, Acotec received its first FDA approval for Vericor, a peripheral support catheter designed to enhance access to peripheral vessels.
Acotec started 2022 on a strong note, with revenue increasing 25% y/y in H1 2022 due to increasing adoption of the company’s product in Chinese hospitals.


Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK): Base Business, Geography Expansion, New Launch to Drive Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a> reported strong 3Q22 result, with revenue growing 102% y/y to 131.3 million, beating consensus by $7.5 million. EPS stood at $0.92, beating consensus by 35%.</li>
<li>Revenue growth was driven by the launch of Shockwave C2, in the U.S. in February 2021, continued recovery from the pandemic impact, and increased adoption of Shockwave products.</li>
<li>Shockwave now expects 2022 revenue of $483–488 million, representing 104–106% y/y growth. This compares to previous revenue guidance of $465–475 million and current consensus of $478.9 million.</li>
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Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US) reported strong 3Q22 result, with revenue growing 102% y/y to 131.3 million, beating consensus by $7.5 million. EPS stood at $0.92, beating consensus by 35%.
Revenue growth was driven by the launch of Shockwave C2, in the U.S. in February 2021, continued recovery from the pandemic impact, and increased adoption of Shockwave products.
Shockwave now expects 2022 revenue of $483–488 million, representing 104–106% y/y growth. This compares to previous revenue guidance of $465–475 million and current consensus of $478.9 million.


Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US): Continued Triple-Digit Sales Growth in Q3; 2022 Guidance Raised

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a> had a solid Q2 across the board, with total revenue surging 116% y/y, driven by a 139% y/y jump in coronary products (73% of revenue).</li>
<li>The company raised 2022 revenue guidance to $465–475 million (+96–100% y/y). Revenue guidance was raised for the second time this year.</li>
<li>Shockwave shares gained 28% since I published bullish insight on the company on June 7. I believe further stream is still left.</li>
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Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US) had a solid Q2 across the board, with total revenue surging 116% y/y, driven by a 139% y/y jump in coronary products (73% of revenue).
The company raised 2022 revenue guidance to $465–475 million (+96–100% y/y). Revenue guidance was raised for the second time this year.
Shockwave shares gained 28% since I published bullish insight on the company on June 7. I believe further stream is still left.


Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US): Recovery from COVID Drove Q2 Sales; 2022 Revenue Guidance Raised

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a>, with its differentiated local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque, seeks to establish a new standard of care through IVL.  </li>
<li>The company is advancing IVL system for multiple large addressable markets totaling over $8.5B. Shockwave’s revenue has five-year CAGR of 244%, with continued improvement in gross margins.</li>
<li>Ongoing clinical programs to expand geographies and indications should further accelerate growth. Recently, the company obtained marketing approval in China and Japan.</li>
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Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US), with its differentiated local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque, seeks to establish a new standard of care through IVL.  
The company is advancing IVL system for multiple large addressable markets totaling over $8.5B. Shockwave’s revenue has five-year CAGR of 244%, with continued improvement in gross margins.
Ongoing clinical programs to expand geographies and indications should further accelerate growth. Recently, the company obtained marketing approval in China and Japan.


Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US): An Emerging High-Quality Cardiovascular Devices Idea

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Shockwave Medical, Inc. manufactures medical devices. The Company offers intravascular devices and balloon dilatation catheters for patients with calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical serves customers worldwide.

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