ASX Small Cap News 4 February 2025

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The Australian market failed to find much direction after a night of tariff jitters and closed near flat. However, things were a bit more positive at the lower end of the market with the Small Ordinaries Index closing 0.32% higher and the Emerging Companies Index 1.18% higher.

OncoSil Medical Ltd (OSL)

Market Cap: $32.3 million

Share price movement: +40%

OncoSil Medical Limited has announced that 120 German hospitals are now authorized to negotiate funding for their OncoSil pancreatic cancer treatment device under Germany’s innovation funding program (NUB). The device targets locally advanced pancreatic tumors using Phosphorous-32 (32P) and is administered with chemotherapy for enhanced effectiveness.

This marks a 43% increase from 2024, reflecting growing demand and acceptance of the device in the German healthcare system. The OncoSil device, which administers a targeted treatment for unresectable pancreatic cancer, has received significant approvals, including a “Positive Status 1” classification and coverage directives from the German Ministry of Health. CEO Nigel Lange expressed optimism about the device’s progress and its potential to improve patient outcomes globally. OncoSil continues to expand its reach, with approvals in over 30 countries and ongoing clinical trials.

Vmoto Limited (VMT)

Market Cap: $37.7 million

Share price movement: +8.6%

Vmoto Limited released a 4th quarter market update reveals a significant decline in unit sales, with a total of 3,801 units sold, marking a 33% drop for FY24 compared to FY23. The international market faced a 12% decrease in unit sales amidst a volatile economic environment. Despite these challenges, Vmoto remains operationally cash flow positive and maintains a strong net cash position of $36 million.

Key growth initiatives include joint ventures in Thailand and Mexico focused on electric motorcycles, and an investment in Evotion Labs in Singapore aimed at enhancing EV infrastructure. Vmoto’s APD model received the Good Design Award 2024, showcasing its commitment to innovation. Looking forward, the company aims to improve technology and explore new revenue streams to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market. However, the company reminded shareholders of its plan to delist from the ASX, pending shareholder approval, owing to a purported low valuation ascribed by the market, illiquidity of share trading leading to volatility, no need for capital, and overly burdensome nature of an ASX listing in not commensurate to the benefit received.

 WT Financial Group

Market Cap: $41.1 million

Share price movement: 4.4%

WT Financial Group Limited (ASX: WTL) announced its indicative half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2024, showing a strong performance with a 33.5% increase in underlying revenue to $106.3 million and a 35.8% rise in underlying net profit before tax (NPBT) to $2.45 million compared to the previous year. The company reported a gross profit growth of 26.7% and expects to declare an interim dividend of 0.20 cents per share. CEO Keith Cullen highlighted the strong demand for financial advice and insurance, and the company is also seeing strong demand from advice practices regarding support for M&A, both of which are driving growth of the business. An investor webinar is scheduled for February 6, 2025, to discuss the results further.

Argenica Therapeutics (AGN)

Market Cap: $90.1 million

Share price movement: 2.8%

Argenica Therapeutics announced significant findings from a preclinical study of its neuroprotective peptide, ARG-007, in rats with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study demonstrated that ARG-007 significantly reduced axonal injury and neuroinflammation, crucial factors in TBI outcomes. Key biomarkers like neurofilament heavy protein (NF-H) and amyloid precursor protein (APP) showed levels in ARG-007 treated animals equivalent to those in non-injured controls, indicating effective neuroprotection. Additionally, ARG-007-treated rats displayed improved motor functions, behavioral outcomes, and less weight loss post-injury. These findings reinforce previous pilot studies and highlight ARG-007’s potential as a therapeutic intervention for TBI. Argenica plans to continue larger animal studies to further validate these positive results.

Vonex Limited (VN8)

Market Cap: $14 million

Share price movement: -10%

The Vonex takeover saga continues with the company today announcing a rights issue after the Scheme of Implemtation Deed with MaxoTel did not proceed as it was blocked by rival bidder Swoop Communications (SWP). vonex has been seeking a suitor as it is laden with debt. It thought it had found one in MaxoTel until SWP amassed a blocking stake and made its own rival bid for a higher value but in all scrip. The rights issue is to raise $13.9 million and Maxo Tel has committed to take up its full allocation plus underwrite up to $13 million of any shortfall. The offer price is 15.9% lower than the MaxoTel bid, giving MaxoTel an opportunity to buy more shares with the cash they had committed to their all cash bid, while Swoop may struggle, as it has its own debt levels to consider and its bid was dependent on its being approved by their bankers for more debt.

Xref Limited (XF1)

Market Cap: $23 million

Share price movement: -22.6%

Yesterday is was reported that the Scheme proposing that Seek Limited (SEK) acquired Xref is likely to be voted down. In today’s news, this was confirmed with the results of the meeting. Xref then proceeded to release a market update, resuming their growth strategy. The Company reported cash receipts of $11.6m and cash payments from operations of $11.4m. Capex and finance outflows were additional to this but were not clearly disclosed. The company has $4.9m in cash but (as at 30 June 2024) has $8.3m in debt to Element SaaS, on which XF1 will begin repaying principal. The loan has a 14% interest rate plus an additional 2.75% accruing over the 4 year loan term to be paid at maturity.

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