DNB Markets - Episurf Medical: Moving forward despite Covid-19
The company’s overall Q4 report (19 February) was strong, given the headwind among almost all elective procedures in Q4. However, underlying sales still increased YOY in 2020, a good sign. During the year, the amount of published clinical data increased (and should continue to rise in 2021) and this strengthens the company’s competitive position. Focus going forward will be on the EPIC-knee trial and the patellofemoral implant aimed to be filed in the US this year. We have lifted our fair value for the shares to SEK2.5–8 (previously SEK1.9–6.5).Q4 earnings hurt by the pandemic. Sales of