As an independent, self-financed pharmaceutical company, InnoMedica has been pursuing the goal of ensuring efficient delivery of existing and known active ingredients to the target site in the body using newly developed nanotechnology in order to counteract the side effects of drugs. The nanotechnology developed in-house is patent-protected and offers the possibility of using countless molecules tested in medicine to develop new drugs – a step forward in treatment for patients. The company's focus also enables it to tap into different areas of application with countless potential pipeline products. The direct link between development and pharmaceutical production is a key factor in InnoMedica's innovative strength. The establishment of its own production facility means flexibility and the highest degree of independence.
With its own Nanofactory in Marly near Fribourg, findings from development are tested promptly and flexibly in technologically optimized manufacturing processes. This allows the know-how gained to flow back into development. InnoMedica's self-acquired knowledge in manufacturing, pharmacy, and nanobiochemistry has enabled it to position itself well in international competition and thus has a broad pipeline of new products and international patents in nanotechnology and its applications
InnoMedica is also developing more cost-efficient alternatives for standard processes such as product filling that meet the company's specific requirements. With the implementation of closed vial filling, the production volumes of the clinical trials could be provided easily and safely without investing in expensive filling systems or using external service providers. InnoMedica has also developed a semi-automatic filling robot and, together with external partners, expanded this into an automated closed vial filling line in order to handle the filling of larger quantities cost-effectively.
In terms of financing the company, InnoMedica has also taken a unique path since 2013 by gaining broad public support from the early beginnings of the projects. Together with around 1,500 shareholders, two drugs using nanotechnology in the fields of oncology and neurology have already been brought to the clinic for patients.
The InnoMedica Holding AG share (Valor: 55.897.390; ISIN: CH0558973902) is a registered share, which is electronically booked into the respective securities account of the shareholder. The InnoMedica share is a non-listed, freely tradable security. There are 15,704,685 shares outstanding (with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each). As this is a registered share, an entry must be made in the share register so that the shareholder can exercise the voting rights of the shares. For this purpose, the holder must grant the bank an authorisation. Depending on the bank, this may be necessary each time shares are purchased.
Shares can be subscribed in a capital increase, allowing InnoMedica to realize the targeted progress of the projects. InnoMedica has carried out annual capital increases since 2013, which have expanded the shareholder base to around 1,500 shareholders and raised a total of CHF 78 million in capital. The capital increases were generally carried out in April/May. By submitting the completed subscription form and paying in the corresponding amount, the share subscription is taken into account in the allocation after completion of the capital increase. In each case, a minimum subscription set out in the capital increase applies, which must be adhered to.
Outside of the capital increases, InnoMedica offers interested buyers the opportunity to place a purchase request as part of OTC trading. If a matching is possible within the scope of the desired investment, InnoMedica will support the processing of the share purchase, in which case an expense allowance will be charged. In the case of such a purchase, the amount paid does not flow into the company.
InnoMedica offers shareholders who do not have their own bank custody account the opportunity to hold their shares directly with the company. This service has so far been provided free of charge. InnoMedica issues a confirmation of the current shareholding at the end of the year and in the event of changes to the shareholding. Shareholders are obliged to report any changes to their personal details directly.
For unlisted companies without income, the tax value is calculated on the net asset value (gross), whereby a flat-rate deduction of 30% is applied (net). This value is significantly lower than the share value, as the latter takes into account the forecast development of the company. As no revised financial statements are available as at 31 December, this is based on the net asset value of the previous year.
The main shareholders of InnoMedica are the Halbherr, Yamazaki, Früh and Bron families. Combined in a shareholder pool, they jointly control 34.9% of the company's shares.
Regardless of the company, an IPO must always be assessed in the context of the economic situation. In the biotech sector, in particular, companies with a stock market listing have recently had to show patience and have found themselves exposed to extremely unfavorable circumstances. The number of IPOs has plummeted. However, the market situation is not the only condition that must be met for an IPO. If the following conditions are also met, InnoMedica plans to go public:
InnoMedica prepares the annual report for the previous year in the first half of each year and makes it available to shareholders in electronic and physical form. As a result of the capital increases carried out annually to date, InnoMedica prepares a business plan that informs investors and interested parties about milestones already achieved and upcoming milestones. Information is also provided on the financial planning and the next steps, provided that the capital increase is fully subscribed. InnoMedica also informs shareholders about relevant milestones for achieving the company's goals via the newsletter.
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AdministrationInnoMedica Switzerland AGGesellschaftsstrasse 163012 BernGoogle Maps
NanofactoryInnoMedica Switzerland AGRoute de l’Ancienne Papeterie1723 MarlyGoogle Maps
HeadquarterInnoMedica Holding AGBaarerstrasse 346300 Zug