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We consider IP Group a compelling healthcare play with 31% of its end-2022 portfolio invested in life sciences companies, or 47% including Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT). These investments provide exposure to drugs developed for a variety of indications, including different types of cancer, autoimmune diseases (eg rheumatoid arthritis), as well as respiratory and kidney diseases. Investors may benefit from the platform established by management over the past decade and nurtured over many years, with nine life sciences companies expected to deliver major data over the next 24 months or so. Exposure to IP Group’s innovative portfolio is now available at a wide discount to NAV of c 60%.

We consider IP Group a compelling healthcare play with 31% of its end-2022 portfolio invested in life sciences companies, or 47% including Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT). These investments provide exposure to drugs developed for a variety of indications, including different types of cancer, autoimmune diseases (eg rheumatoid arthritis), as well as respiratory and kidney diseases. Investors may benefit from the platform established by management over the past decade and nurtured over many years, with nine life sciences companies expected to deliver major data over the next 24 months or so. Exposure to IP Group’s innovative portfolio is now available at a wide discount to NAV of c 60%.

IP Group - Deep dive into the life sciences portfolio

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end-2022, only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The NAV decline during 2022 was primarily due to the £428.5m loss from listed holdings (before foreign exchange (FX), mostly Oxford Nanopore Technologies, ONT), while private holdings posted gains before FX of c £101.4m (or 5.8% of opening NAV). Excluding ONT, IP Group posted a £25.2m profit in 2022. Most notably, its four major cleantech holdings posted a valuation uplift of c £120m in FY22. IP Group now trades at a 58% discount to end-2022 NAV which, together with a strengthened balance sheet, largely up-to-date portfolio marks and several potential portfolio catalysts, provides a certain degree of downside protection.

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end-2022, only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The NAV decline during 2022 was primarily due to the £428.5m loss from listed holdings (before foreign exchange (FX), mostly Oxford Nanopore Technologies, ONT), while private holdings posted gains before FX of c £101.4m (or 5.8% of opening NAV). Excluding ONT, IP Group posted a £25.2m profit in 2022. Most notably, its four major cleantech holdings posted a valuation uplift of c £120m in FY22. IP Group now trades at a 58% discount to end-2022 NAV which, together with a strengthened balance sheet, largely up-to-date portfolio marks and several potential portfolio catalysts, provides a certain degree of downside protection.

IP Group - Priority companies making progress in 2022

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end 2022, down 20% year-on-year in total return terms but only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The NAV decline during 2022 was primarily due to the £428.5m loss from listed holdings (before FX changes, mostly Oxford Nanopore Technologies, ONT), while private holdings contributed gains before FX of c £101.4m (or 5.8% of opening NAV). Excluding ONT, IP Group posted a £25.2m profit in 2022. The company will focus on driving short- to medium-term returns from its more developed holdings and devote resources to its ‘priority companies’, which it believes will underpin its self-sustaining model (its top 20 holdings make up 71% of portfolio value).

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end 2022, down 20% year-on-year in total return terms but only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The NAV decline during 2022 was primarily due to the £428.5m loss from listed holdings (before FX changes, mostly Oxford Nanopore Technologies, ONT), while private holdings contributed gains before FX of c £101.4m (or 5.8% of opening NAV). Excluding ONT, IP Group posted a £25.2m profit in 2022. The company will focus on driving short- to medium-term returns from its more developed holdings and devote resources to its ‘priority companies’, which it believes will underpin its self-sustaining model (its top 20 holdings make up 71% of portfolio value).

IP Group - Focus on high-conviction plays to drive returns

IP Group is well-financed and trading at a discount of c 50% to its H122 NAV/share (137p), which we believe represents a compelling opportunity for long-term and impact investors. If management can deliver on targeted average gross returns of 20% for FY22–26 through a renewed focus on its priority companies, we believe IP Group’s discount to NAV would narrow, further lifting average annual NAV/share over this timeframe. IP Group provides liquid exposure to a growing portfolio of high-growth science-based start-ups from its international ecosystem. The company invests primarily in life sciences, deep tech and renewables, and is increasingly focused on companies that will have an impact, to deliver a sustainable, healthier and tech-enriched future. After a 15+ year gestation period, its model appears to have started to mature in FY19, with returns and realisations accelerating (FY19–21 NAV/share growth of 24%).

IP Group is well-financed and trading at a discount of c 50% to its H122 NAV/share (137p), which we believe represents a compelling opportunity for long-term and impact investors. If management can deliver on targeted average gross returns of 20% for FY22–26 through a renewed focus on its priority companies, we believe IP Group’s discount to NAV would narrow, further lifting average annual NAV/share over this timeframe. IP Group provides liquid exposure to a growing portfolio of high-growth science-based start-ups from its international ecosystem. The company invests primarily in life sciences, deep tech and renewables, and is increasingly focused on companies that will have an impact, to deliver a sustainable, healthier and tech-enriched future. After a 15+ year gestation period, its model appears to have started to mature in FY19, with returns and realisations accelerating (FY19–21 NAV/share growth of 24%). 

IP Group - International investor in impactful innovation

IP Group has released its H122 interim results, which are in line with guidance given at the end of May. They show an NAV per share of 136.7p, an 18% fall over the six months since FY21 year-end that reflects broader market declines. The reduced NAV was largely driven by falls in the quoted portfolio, principally Oxford Nanopore (87% of £395m decline), with the value of the private portfolio rising by £104m to partially offset the quoted decline. To reassure investors over its valuation approach, management obtained external valuations for five of its largest holdings. IP Group held gross cash and deposits of £236m at 30 June 2022 (net cash of £192m). After the period end, management agreed terms on a £120m debt private placement at an average rate of 5.25%, providing £105m of increased liquidity after repaying £15m of short-dated European Investment Bank debt (of £44m outstanding EIB debt at 30 June 2022). IP Group will draw down 50% of the loan notes in December 2022, with the rest in June 2023.

IP Group has released its H122 interim results, which are in line with guidance given at the end of May. They show an NAV per share of 136.7p, an 18% fall over the six months since FY21 year-end that reflects broader market declines. The reduced NAV was largely driven by falls in the quoted portfolio, principally Oxford Nanopore (87% of £395m decline), with the value of the private portfolio rising by £104m to partially offset the quoted decline. To reassure investors over its valuation approach, management obtained external valuations for five of its largest holdings. IP Group held gross cash and deposits of £236m at 30 June 2022 (net cash of £192m). After the period end, management agreed terms on a £120m debt private placement at an average rate of 5.25%, providing £105m of increased liquidity after repaying £15m of short-dated European Investment Bank debt (of £44m outstanding EIB debt at 30 June 2022). IP Group will draw down 50% of the loan notes in December 2022, with the rest in June 2023. 

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IP Group PLC (IPO LN)

IP Group - Deep dive into the life sciences portfolio

We consider IP Group a compelling healthcare play with 31% of its end-2022 portfolio invested in life sciences companies, or 47% including Oxford...

Edison Investment Research

IP Group - Priority companies making progress in 2022

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end-2022, only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The NAV decline during 2022 was primarily due to the...

Edison Investment Research

IP Group - Focus on high-conviction plays to drive returns

IP Group’s NAV per share came in at 132.9p at end 2022, down 20% year-on-year in total return terms but only 2% below the end-June 2022 level. The...

Edison Investment Research

IP Group - International investor in impactful innovation

IP Group is well-financed and trading at a discount of c 50% to its H122 NAV/share (137p), which we believe represents a compelling opportunity for...

Edison Investment Research

IP Group - Public market falls largely priced in

IP Group has released its H122 interim results, which are in line with guidance given at the end of May. They show an NAV per share of 136.7p, an...

Edison Investment Research

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