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Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 4C – March Quarter 2025
Highlights:
1. Products launched in December 2024 and January 2025 are accelerating
Acrux’s product based revenue growth. New product launches are driving up
March’s quarterly profit share income, due for May receipt, and will be
significantly up on December’s quarterly profit share income reported as
received in the Current quarter.
2. The Placement to sophisticated and professional investors and the Share
Purchase Plan were concluded raising $3.989 million before costs. Attaching
Options have been issued to eligible shareholders.
3. Acrux received $1.729 million short term funding from Radium Capital in April,
representing approximately 80% of RDTI claimable for the 8 months to
February.
Melbourne, Australia; 30 April 2025: Specialty topical pharmaceuticals development company
Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR, “Acrux” or the “Company”) is pleased to release its quarterly cashflow for
the three months ended 31 March 2025 along with the accompanying business update.
Key Activities:
•
The March quarter sees the first full quarter of sales for Nitroglycerin 0.4%, Ointment, which
was launched in December 2024. Dapsone 5%, Gel, with the range completing 90 gram pack
size, launched in January 2025 making this product more attractive to customers. Acrux’s
profit share income from the March quarter’s sales is receivable from our commercial licensees
in May.
•
For Nitroglycerine 0.4%, Ointment our licensee is encouraged by their initial launch volumes
achieved at favourable pricing, with additional new customers for this product coming on line
from the beginning of April. For Dapsone 5%, Gel our licensee indicates growing market
penetration as a result of the completion of the range following January’s launch of the 90 gram
pack size. Newly acquired customers are resulting in an increasing market share.
•
The launch in the United States of Acrux’s next new product, Dapsone 7.5%, Gel is imminent
with launch stocks being prepared for delivery.
•
These new products coupled with other revenue generating products from our portfolio of
topical generics (Prilocaine 2.5% and Lidocaine 2.5%, Cream and Evamist®) are expected to
support material increases in product based customer revenues to be achieved in future
periods and underpinning the progression towards Acrux’s key objective of having a portfolio
of commercialised products generating sustainable and growing revenues.
•
In April $1.729 million was received from Radium Capital in the form of a short term loan
secured by the FY25 Research and Development Tax Incentive (‘RDTI’) rebate. This loan
balance represents approximately 80% of the estimated RDTI claimable balance on
expenditure for the 8 months to February 2025.
•
Acrux concluded the Placement to sophisticated and professional investors and the Share
Purchase Plan to existing shareholders in December 2024 raising $3.839 million, before
applicable costs. An Extraordinary General Meeting was held on 3 February 2025 granting
shareholder approval for Acrux’s Directors to participate in the Placement. Accordingly, their
commitments of $0.15 million were received in February bringing total Capital Raising funds
received to $3.989 million, before applicable costs. The Attaching Options offered to and
accepted by subscribers and Lead Managers were issued in February and April and are
exercisable at 5.25 cents before 19 February 2027.
Acrux’s CEO, Michael Kotsanis, said:
“We are encouraged by the initial feedback on sales of our recently launched products.
Nitroglycerin 0.4%, Ointment which was launched in December 2024 and the range extension
of Dapsone 5%, Gel which was launched in January 2025. Along with the progression of our
launch planning for Dapsone 7.5%, Gel these launches are important steps in our strategy of
building a growing portfolio of revenue generating products which can sustain our future
product development aspirations.”
Appendix 4C
For the March Quarter Acrux reports Net Cash used in Operating Activities of $2.237 million and
Cash and Cash Equivalents of $1.036 million
The major components of Net cash outflows from operating activities comprised:
• $0.755 million external Research and Development expenditure and
• $1.151 million staff costs.
Staff costs reflect all employment related expenses for the Company’s employees and Non-executive
Directors. Cash payments and superannuation related to the remuneration of Non-executive
Directors are additionally disclosed as a Related Party payment at Item 6.
Looking ahead to the June Quarter:
• In April $1.729 million was received from Radium Capital in the form of a short term loan
secured against FY25 RDTI receivable. The FY24 RDTI balance was received in the
December quarter.
• Our licensee for Nitroglycerin 0.4%, Ointment and Dapsone 5%, Gel reports better than
expected launch volumes achieved in the March quarter which is expected to result in greater
Receipts from customers in May.
ENDS
Approved for release by the Acrux Board of Directors.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Kotsanis
Acrux Limited
CEO & Managing Director
P: + 61 3 8379 0100
E: michael.kotsanis@acrux.com.au
About Acrux
Acrux is a specialty pharma company with a successful track record of developing and
commercialising a pipeline of topically applied pharmaceutical products. Drawing on 25 years of
experience, Acrux has successfully marketed through licensees a number of products worldwide with
emphasis on the United States.
Acrux is formulating and developing a range of topical generic products by leveraging its highly skilled
workforce, on-site laboratories, GMP manufacturing suite, technical, clinical and commercial
experience to bring affordable products to market. Acrux encourages collaboration and is well
positioned to discuss commercial partnering and product development opportunities.
For further information on Acrux, visit www.acrux.com.au
Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity: Acrux Ltd
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
72 082 001 152
March 2025
Consolidated statement of cash flows
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Current
quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 months)
$A’000
11
168
(755)
(1,765)
(b) product manufacturing and operating costs
-
(4)
(c) advertising and marketing
-
-
(12)
(26)
(1,151)
(3,756)
(300)
(1,125)
-
-
(a) research and development
(d) leased assets
(e) staff costs
(f)
administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
12
35
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
(42)
(198)
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
2,976
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
(2,237)
(3,695)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(25)
(48)
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
2.2
other non-current assets
Proceeds from disposal of:
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current
quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 months)
$A’000
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(25)
(48)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
150
3,989
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities
-
-
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
(117)
(508)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
468
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(59)
(2,120)
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings
-
(4)
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(26)
1,823
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
3,325
2945
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
(item 1.9 above)
(2,237)
(3,695)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
(25)
(48)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
(26)
1,823
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held
(1)
11
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
1,036
1,036
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
Current quarter
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the
accounts
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
$A’000
Previous
quarter
$A’000
1,035
3,324
Call deposits
-
-
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (provide details)
1
-
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter
(should equal item 4.6 above)
1,036
3,324
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates
included in item 1
47
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates
included in item 2
-
Current quarter
$A'000
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for
an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at
quarter end
$A’000
Amount
drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
7.1
Loan facilities
-
-
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other
120
6
7.4
Total financing facilities
120
6
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and
whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to
be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
114
Acrux received $1.73 million from Radium Capital in April, broadly representing 80% of the
estimated RDTI claimable for the 8 months to February 2025. These loan funds are
repayable later in 2025 when the FY25 RDTI is received and attract an annualised interest
rate of 16%. Acrux may draw down additional funds under this facility based on future
eligible R&D expenditure.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(2,237)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
1,036
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
114
1,150
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
0.5
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
8.6
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: Yes, noting that the expected value of quarterly R&D expenditure is dependent on
the timing of project milestones.
8.6.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer: Yes. In April 2025 $1.73 million was received from Radium Capital broadly
representing 80% of the estimated RDTI claimable for the 8 months to February
2025. Furthermore, the March quarter sales activity reported by our partners is
materially higher than the December quarter which will translate to higher Receipts
from customers in the form of profit shares for the June quarter.
8.6.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: Yes
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies
which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
30 April 2025
Authorised by: The Board of Directors, Acrux Ltd
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been
prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the
corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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