Mesoblast dives deep into red result territory

Company News

by David Murdoch

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has reported a further dive into negative territory with its attributable loss falling to US$76.8 million in the 2017 financial year.

The regenerative medicine company’s revenue was not as great as 2016, falling from US$42.6 million to US$2.4 million for 12 months to 30 June.

Its cash reserves at the end of the financial year hit US$45.8 million. The business plans to use its cash reserves to progress its acute graft versus host disease trials.

The company did not declare a dividend for the year.

Shares in Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) closed 11.8 per cent lower yesterday to $1.42.

 

David Murdoch

David presents the Market Outlook and presents ASX company news. He joined FNN in August 2017.

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