First Berlin Equity Research has published a research update on Haemato AG (ISIN: DE000A289VV1). Analyst Ellis Acklin reiterated his BUY rating and maintained his EUR 33.00 price target.

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Preliminary figures showed good profitability despite the absence of the corona test business, which boosted 2021 numbers. Results again included a strong contribution from the Lifestyle & Aesthetics (L&A) segment, which helped keep the gross margin north of 8%. Sales of €248m were in line with FBe (€250m), while EBIT (€8.3m) landed within the guided range (€8m to €10m) and narrowly missed FBe (€8.6m). The 2023 guidance calls for sales of €220m to €250m and EBIT of €6m to €8m reflecting the increase in Germany’s mandatory pharmaceutical discount from 7% to 12% for 2023. We factored this into our forecasts last month. Haemato brass plan to further expand the high margin L&A segment to buffer against volatility in Specialty Pharma. We stick to our Buy rating and €33 TP.