Our Innovation

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.

Why Invest?

  • Proof of Concept
    • The successful trials with clinical data prove the great potential of InnoMedica's therapies in the treatment of serious diseases such as cancer or Parkinson's.

  • InnoMedica's Nanofactory
    • With its own production facility in Switzerland, InnoMedica guarantees the production of sufficient volumes for the pharmaceutical market and thus increases the security of supply of important medicines.

  • Large markets
    • The demand for gentle cancer treatments and disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseases is increasing worldwide.

  • Favourable time to invest
    • After 10 years of research and development with proof of concept of two products, the timing of an investment is extremely favourable as the market entry approaches.

  • Gradual market entry with temporary authorization to be applied for in Switzerland, Europe, etc.

  • Far-reaching intellectual property rights
    • With the development of the patent portfolio and its own Nanofactory as well as other key competencies, InnoMedica is creating extensive intellectual property rights and important prerequisites for a successful licensing and partnering program.

  • Accelerated market development
    • InnoMedica uses its specifically established licensing and partnering program to open up international markets with license agreements in a targeted and efficient manner.

Key Figures

Nanotechnology platform for an unlimited number of molecules1
Products in the clinic2
Employees54
Financing rounds13
Capital raised since its founding78 millions
Existing shares 15’704’685 registered shares

FAQ

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:

  • Risk profile: A stock exchange listing will substantially expand InnoMedica's shareholder base. The large number of Swiss and foreign shareholders and the participation of institutional investors place increased demands on stability, performance, and profitability. The fulfillment of these criteria is accordingly rewarded with a higher company valuation. InnoMedica believes that it will only fulfil these expectations once it has achieved increasing revenues of at least CHF 10 million per year. In addition, initial sales abroad should also have been realized, possibly supplemented by contracts with distributors or licensing agreements.
  • Reporting: The high transparency requirements of the stock exchange are a valuable disciplinary element for corporations. InnoMedica already fulfils these requirements to a large extent with the annual documentation for the capital increase and accounting in accordance with international accounting standards.
  • Costs: A stock market listing involves considerable administrative and financial expenditure. If possible, these expenses should be paid from initial operating income and not from the risk capital of early investors.
  • Lead partner: A positive share price performance is central to the success of the listing project. InnoMedica negotiates with the key investors and the lead bank to create a solid financial starting position in the run-up to the listing.

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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Where you find us

Administration
InnoMedica Switzerland AG
Gesellschaftsstrasse 16
3012 Bern
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Nanofactory
InnoMedica Switzerland AG
Route de l’Ancienne Papeterie
1723 Marly
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Headquarter
InnoMedica Holding AG
Baarerstrasse 34
6300 Zug