Burning Rock Biotech Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Burning Rock Biotech Limited has announced its intention to pursue a direct listing of its American depositary shares (ADSs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Following a prior press release, the FCA has approved the registration document related to this listing. The ADSs will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market and will be fully fungible with LSE-listed ADSs. The company specializes in next generation sequencing for precision oncology, focusing on cancer testing and early detection.

The global oncology liquid biopsy market is projected to grow to $8.6 billion by 2027, driven by applications like minimum residual disease (MRD) testing, monitoring, and early detection of cancer, according to a report by DeciBio Consulting LLC.

This market is expected to achieve a CAGR of 46% from 2022 to 2027, indicating significant demand for less invasive diagnostic tools in oncology.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) held its 2022 annual general meeting where all shareholder resolutions were approved. Key resolutions included the ratification of Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, the re-election of directors Feng Deng, Leo Li, and Licen Lisa Xu, and the adoption of the 2022 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan tied to future stock performance. The Company focuses on next-generation sequencing technology in precision oncology, supporting therapy selection for late-stage cancer patients and early cancer detection.

Burning Rock Biotech (NASDAQ: BNR) reported a 2.8% year-over-year increase in Q2 2022 revenues to RMB130.8 million (US$19.5 million). The central laboratory revenue decreased by 1.8% to RMB78.6 million due to Covid-related restrictions, particularly in Shanghai. However, revenues from pharma services surged by 166.6% to RMB18.1 million. The net loss widened to RMB262.1 million from RMB203.7 million in Q2 2021. The company retains its full-year 2022 revenue guidance at approximately RMB620 million, citing ongoing risks from potential Covid impacts.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) plans to release its unaudited financial results for Q2 2022 on August 31, 2022, before the U.S. market opens. The company anticipates a moderate growth in revenues year-over-year, supported by new product launches and growth in pharma services, despite disruptions from COVID-19 lockdowns. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) has scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 8, 2022, at its Shanghai office. Key proposals include the ratification of Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, re-election of directors Feng Deng, Leo Li, and Licen Lisa Xu, and the adoption of the 2022 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan. The record date for shareholder participation is set for August 4, 2022. The AGM notice and 2021 Annual Report are available on the company's Investor Relations website.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) announced the resignation of Ms. Yunxia Yang from its Board of Directors and the compensation committee. Mr. Feng Deng, an existing director, will replace her on the compensation committee. This change comes as the company continues to focus on precision oncology through next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. Burning Rock is dedicated to therapy selection testing for late-stage cancer patients and cancer early detection, progressing from research to clinical validation.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) announced the launch of the PREVENT study, China's first prospective interventional study aimed at evaluating the OverC™ early cancer detection test in asymptomatic individuals. The study will enroll 12,500 participants and assess six cancer types, which represent about 50% of cancer incidence and 62% of cancer mortality in China. The initiative aligns with government efforts to address cancer challenges and aims to enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for better patient outcomes.

Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR) announced the resignation of Mr. Jing Rong from its Board and appointed Dr. Licen Lisa Xu as an independent director. Dr. Xu brings over 15 years of experience in life sciences, previously holding senior roles at Roche Diagnostics and Illumina. She is currently the chief commercial officer at FlashDx Inc. and has a Ph.D. in molecular biology. Burning Rock focuses on next generation sequencing technology in precision oncology, including therapy selection testing and cancer early detection.