DITCHPIG
- 30 Apr 2004 15:09




UBS AG buy 8,825,000 6.7% |
FDA clearance for Cystic Fibrosis DNA Test |
Sales of the eSensor instrument and CF test will commence in the first half of 2006 as planned.. . James White, CEO of Osmetech said: 'Gaining FDA clearance for our first microarray based test developed for our new eSensorTM molecular diagnostics instrument is a major step forward for our Molecular Diagnostics Division and will help to establish Osmetech as a key player in the fast growing moleculardiagnostics market. In addition, this FDA clearance helps to validate our microarray technology for routine use in the laboratory.Critical Care DivisionThe Division has a strong product portfolio and is well placed to continue the growth of instrument placements throughout the world, leading to revenues from proprietary consumables for a number of years to come.Sales of OPTI instruments and consumables remained strong resulting from increased sales of the new touchscreen version of the long-established OPTI (CCA). In 2006 we will start to see an important contribution to sales from the new OPTI LION portable electrolyte analyser and the OPTI R blood gas and electrolyte analyser with reusable consumable as these products are rolled out internationally.' Molecular Diagnostics DivisionFollowing FDA approval of the eSensorTM platform Osmetech are now looking to progress discussions with strategic partners who are looking for cost effective and easy to use instrumentation and consumables to work on other complex assays both in the healthcare and non healthcare markets. The next Osmetech Molecular test targeted for FDA submission will be the CYP 450 pharmacogenomics assay, which is currently in development. James White, CEO of Osmetech commented: 'We have been delighted with the rapid integration of the CMS business acquired in July. The powerful combination of the eSensor product together with OPTI GENE provides Osmetech Molecular Diagnostics with an excellent position in this rapidly developing and growing market sector. Both products remain on schedule for launch and revenue generation in the first half of 2006' |
Sales to year end up over 40% |
Osmetech has reported a strong rise in sales in the latter part of 2005 with growth driven byabove-forecast revenues at its Critical Care blood gas analysis division.. Sales for the Critical Care division in calendar year 2005 exceeded $14.7m, representing an increase of over 60% compared to the calendar year 2004. Approximately half of this overall growth is due to sales to veterinary distribution partner, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. |
Vetstat Exceeds Idexx Expectations |
Sales of the VetStat electrolyte and blood gas analyser have been very encouraging and continue to exceed expectations. IDEXX's sales successes and continuing marketing efforts should result in further strong growth for the foreseeable future. As the installed base of instruments becomes established, revenues from proprietary consumables are expected to increase as a proportion of this veterinary business. Following a deal with leading US vetinary hopsital chain Banfield, Idexx are contracted to supply an additional 450 Vetstat devices over the coming year.Good progress is also being made with IDEXX on the development and supply contract to create a new platform for measuring critical care parameters based on Osmetech's proprietary optical fluorescence technology and consumables. It is anticipated that this market leading product is on target for launch late 2006/2007. |
Critical Care Product Range - In Production |
Critical Care Consumable Product Range - In Production |
Molecular Diagnostics Product Range - In Production |




Organisation Shareholding % Gartmore 24,109,657 18.29% Schroder 18,874,284 14.32 UBS AG 8,825,000 6.70TD Waterhouse 7,011,137 5.32 Barclays Nom 6,638,092 5.04 Pershing Keen 5,870,773 4.45HSBC Global Nom 6,544,718 4.97 Roche 2,444,688 1.8 Marlborough UK Micro Cap Director Holdings James White 208,092 Gordon Hall 104,966 D Sandilands 61,597 GB Kuenster 33,054 A Marek 26,190 ADVFN Posters 5,896,564 4.5
Total Holdings 86,648,812 65.7% Mouse Over Images For Product Data |


If regular posters would like to be included in the ADVFN figure and if you are not bothered about the figures being public then post your long-term holding here.IE the number of shares you intend to keep for say more than 6 months?Alternatively if you'd rather keep your holdings secret but still want contribute to the overall figure then drop me a line to ditchpig@ntlworld.com
windys160
- 20 Jan 2005 07:25
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spoke to david sandilands from osmtech invester relation last week interim due in two weeks sounds like it will contain some positive new re vetstat product, he said they have not released any new about the product as it was idexx promoting the product so any news about the deal will not come out until osmetechs interim comes out but was very keen to say that the news flow from osmetech about deals and products will come as i siad to him that the news flow from them is few and very far between his reaction was to say that so companys will release news to say it is wednesday as it were has with osmetech they would only release new when they felt the timing was right was the company and sharholders alike whatever that is supposed to mean ;o when i asked about a possible conslidation of shares again he said it would be possiblity in the future but only be to done the benifit of the company and to the shareholders so let's wait and see, with plenty of products on offer from this company the prospect bold well and let's hope that they don't consoliadate for a few years to come.
windys160
- 20 Jan 2005 07:26
- 126 of 242
sorry about grammer still half asleep
DITCHPIG
- 20 Jan 2005 11:39
- 127 of 242
micram,
Don't take the trade quantities at face value. Over the last few month there have have numerous large trades made at 3.5 quite often T trades. There is a suscpicion that it could be Elenora adding to their pile again.
If the volume of shares traded at 3.5 yesterday had been all sells then most certainly the price would be far lower than it is now.
windys,
thanks for that.
babykitcat
- 20 Jan 2005 13:47
- 128 of 242
next week should be a very interesting week i might even have a 7 day trade on this on for a few bucks or culd just have ANOTHER top up wwill be nice to see what the profits are any one any thoughts?
babykitcat
- 20 Jan 2005 16:16
- 129 of 242
interesting keep getting this from natwest stockbrokers on line when trying to but OMH shares.
Unfortunately a firm quote is not currently available for your order.
sure the NMS is 50000 i just below this strange never had this before on OMH been trying for nearly 20 mins
babykitcat
- 20 Jan 2005 16:30
- 130 of 242
ok cop aload of this you can SELL all you want no problem but u cant buy theses shares at all i just checked!!!
astonvilla
- 20 Jan 2005 17:00
- 131 of 242
ummm that looks good then..........
DITCHPIG
- 20 Jan 2005 18:55
- 132 of 242
Update with wild rumour...
babykitcat
- 20 Jan 2005 19:08
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oblivously not going to happen but last time i seen this the company announced a take over next day.
wonder if there is something in pipeline for tommo (news on research)really strange as i was trying for ages so it was not just my computer i will try first thing tommo and let u know.
For chartist out there i notice the RSI is at 70
DITCHPIG
- 20 Jan 2005 23:45
- 134 of 242
babykitkat,
others are reporting that the quantity available to buy became very limited, however you could sell at 7*nms.
DITCHPIG
- 20 Jan 2005 23:50
- 135 of 242
Bangers, are you reading? Can you give Mr Kitkat a chartist view?
babykitcat
- 21 Jan 2005 00:13
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DP what a year we COULD be install 4!!! thanks
babykitcat
- 21 Jan 2005 08:02
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still cant get a firm price!!! DP any ideas
bangersmam
- 21 Jan 2005 08:45
- 138 of 242
Kitcat.
Charting these smaller stocks is best kept simple. Oscillators like RSI, Stochastics etc are generaly used in conjuntion with each other to find short term entry / exit points but only work well on more actively traded stocks. Small stocks like OMH can go on being 'overbought' (RSI 70) or 'oversold' RSI 30 for days or weeks therefore giving false signals. Far better to keep it simple and use price, volume, moving averages and MACD.
Hope that helps and its just my opinion.
All the best
DITCHPIG
- 21 Jan 2005 09:29
- 139 of 242
so what happens when the pink 200 thingy line turns north Bangers?
babykitcat
- 21 Jan 2005 09:35
- 140 of 242
thats it i managed to get a firm quote
DITCHPIG
- 21 Jan 2005 11:12
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L2 for them that wants it.
Bid
2 200,000 3.60 3.75 200,000 2
Time Name NMS Price Price NMS Name Time
Bid
10:29 EVO 100,000 3.60
10:40 WINS 100,000 3.60
07:51 TEAM 100,000 3.50 -
07:53 KBC 100,000 3.40 -
07:35 MLSB 100,000 3.25 -
07:50 KLWT 100,000 3.25 -
07:52 SCAP 100,000 3.25 -
Offer
- 3.75 100,000 MLSB 07:35
- 3.75 100,000 SCAP 07:52
- 3.80 100,000 KBC 07:53
3.90 100,000 EVO 10:29
- 4.00 100,000 KLWT 07:50
- 4.00 100,000 TEAM 07:51
4.00 100,000 WINS 10:40
babykitcat
- 21 Jan 2005 11:28
- 142 of 242
not 100% on this L2 but thinks this looks good?
DITCHPIG
- 21 Jan 2005 11:33
- 143 of 242
yip!!!
bangersmam
- 21 Jan 2005 14:34
- 144 of 242
Looking very strong now, rising on heavy volume. Seems both MM's EVO & WINS are trying to fill orders, pushing the price up in their competition.