A prudent approach from management (IMO) discontinuing the preparation for trials of Penthrox in China.

Whilst everyone looks to China with dollar signs in their eyes, I think this is a smart move due to the complex regulatory system and geopolitical risks associated with any activity in China.

Extract from announcement:

CEO Brent MacGregor said, “A commercial launch in China is not a strategic priority at this time. We are directing our resources into those projects that have greater capacity to generate shareholder value in the nearer term. “These projects include accelerating penetration of Penthrox in select European markets and in Australia. In the longer-term, we intend to deliver the next wave of growth through Penthrox entry into the US. Following the FDA’s lifting of the clinical hold, this process has already commenced"

Shares are essentially close to a 5-year low, whilst the business is quite different to what it was, I'm quite interested in the potential for Penthrox to further penetrate the European market, and the potential for this grow in the US.

Watching on the sidelines at the moment, not held in Strawman or IRL, but will take a closer look over coming days and may enter with a small parcel here first to wet my appetite.

Interested to hear others thoughts on the business.