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05: ISSUE 43
Feature:
Bio Advances - Biophan, MIV Therapeutics. Stream's Revenue Flows.
Biophan
(OTCBB:
BIPH) CEO Michael Weiner recently stated: "There is no longer any
excuse for not making and certifying devices to be safe with MRI machines."
And he should know. Biophan now holds
127 issued or pending US patents as well as 46 international patents (issued
or pending) improving the safety and efficacy of implantable devices. There
is little doubt that Biophan is not only at the forefront of making implantable
devices safer for MRI patients, it is the leader in the sector.
Mr. Weiner goes on to state that
by virtue of Biophan's extensive and growing IP portfolio, it is able to:
"...supply manufacturers with a toolkit of solutions to resolve the MRI-safety
and image-quality problems inherent in many medical devices, both on the
market and on the drawing boards."
We
continue to suggest that risk-oriented investors should have and accumulate
a core BIPH position in their smallcap portfolio.
Since we brought BIPH to the readership
in December 2003 at 35 cents, the shares, while at times volatile, have
performed nicely for investors. Currently $2.80, that represents an 8 times
return over that period. We believe that the shares continue to be in an
uptrend and could well test and potentially take out the old high of $3.50.
There is little doubt that the company has progressed markedly since those
initial days and built its vision into a reality.
Living with Reality
That reality will likely save patient
lives. Thanks to Biophan, millions of patients--new, current and future--will
eventually, we believe, be able to access life saving MRI tests without
the fear of implanted devices either compromising their health or simply
precluding them from these critical diagnostic tests.
The ongoing R&D of Biophan, coupled
with dozens of issued or pending patent clusters means that the big diagnostic
device companies will have little choice than to review and, in our opinion,
eventually license the company's technology. That of course translates
into exciting revenue potential for both the company and its shareholders.
Biophan, as with MIV Therapeutics
below, is both a technology and demographic play. Certainly the enhanced
safety of devices is paramount, but the natural growth of the multi-billion-dollar
device market as boomers enter their fifties and sixties will likely deliver
unparalleled growth. It's not a matter of if it materializes: the market
is already here and will rise exponentially for at least the next two decades.
With Biophan's intellectual property
portfolio growing monthly, virtually any future device will likely include
one of its patented technologies. Do the math.
The potential for shareholders is,
in our opinion, compelling to say the least. You should really own at least
a few shares in the long-term portion of your smallcap portfolio.
And
no less compelling, MIV Therapeutics.
I have received some emails over
the months musing as to whether BIPH and MIV Therapeutics (OTCBB:
MIVT) are actually competitors. While they could be classed as
constituents of the same space--improving the efficacy of implantable devices--I
would stop short of seeing them as competitors. Complementary, perhaps.
The technology of MIVT is vast in
its potential applications. Its proprietary coating technologies look destined
to improve the life, safety and efficacy of implantable devices such as
cardiac stents--both bare metal and drug eluting. As well, the recent acquisitions
noted in previous articles bring strong R&D in the case of SagaX and
state-of-the-art manufacturing with the bolting on of India's Sahajanand
Medical Technologies. As well, the potential for licensing opportunities
with big medical device companies is about the only crossover MIVT may
have with BIPH.
We
brought you MIVT in March at 34 cents. The shares have moved nicely with
a 76 percent move to 60 cents. We believe that the shares are in a good
uptrend and could soon take out the old high of 72 cents. As with BIPH,
MIVT is a long-term hold. The potential is no less amazing, in our opinion.
Risk-oriented
investors should begin or continue to accumulate MIVT shares at these levels.
We firmly believe that the best is
yet to come for MIV Therapeutics.
Both companies are demographic plays.
Both have the types of technologies that aren't merely interesting, but,
in our opinion, could well become the gold standard in the future development
of safer, longer lasting implantable devices.
MIV's technology is based on a biocompatible
coating made from the natural substance hydroxyapatite. This amazing technology
has already proven itself in animal trials to delay or eliminate the types
of side effects such as inflammation or thrombosis leading to strokes that
were characteristic of early stent technology. Micro-layering hydroxyapatite
with polymers for the time release of inflammation and restenosis inhibiting
drugs will markedly advanced the development of cardiac stents as well
as other implantable devices. As well, the AEPD technology brought in courtesy
of SagaX will undoubtedly further cut down on the debilitating or deadly
strokes that can occur as a result of cardiac implant surgery.
A double whammy
As a potential cardiac patient--who
isn't?--I welcome the technologies of both companies. As an investor, I
am excited about the long-term potential both on the development and revenue
fronts. Both companies, though still formative to varying degrees seem
to have the types of technologies that will be readily accepted and implemented
either by themselves or with the muscle of partners with both the industry
reach and also very deep pockets.
I would suggest that each deserves
a place in a portfolio. It, and likely your health, will benefit nicely
over the coming months and years.
Stream's
Revenue Flows
Some
decent Q1 numbers from another front, Cable operator Stream Communications
(OTCBB:
SCNWF). First quarter revenues increased 67-percent to C$1.4 million
over the same quarter 2004. The six cable and Internet acquisitions that
the company has completed over the last year have borne significant revenue
fruit for shareholders. We expect this trend, as well as good revenue growth,
to continue through Q2 2005 and beyond.
While the shares have been stable
right around our April Alert price of 74 cents, we feel that it is only
a matter of time before the shares resume a move to the upside. That said,
the next week will likely prove whether the shares have indeed put in a
decent bottom. Accumulation appears warranted at these levels and
on dips. The aggressive and acquisitive approach of the company has already
proven to quickly add good shareholder value.
Stream is a significant player in
a market that is large and in need of its products and services. As the
number eight cable provider in Poland in a field of hundreds of companies,
we expect Stream to rise up that ladder further and bring significant revenues
to shareholders. The experience of cable growth in the US over the last
20 years gives some indication of the buoyancy of both the business model
and the potential.
Stream is an extremely unique company
that should well be of interest to risk-oriented investors.
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