MediWound (MDWD) H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference summary
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H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference summary
20 Oct, 2026Strategy and pipeline
Bromelain-based enzymatic platform has 150+ publications, 14 successful clinical trials, and approvals from FDA, EMA and Japan; NexoBrid is the first revenue-generating product.
EscharEx uses the same product at a different concentration for a larger market; near-term focus is the Phase III VALUE trial in venous leg ulcers (VLU).
Diabetic foot ulcer and pressure ulcer indications are planned to advance alongside the VLU program; discussions with large companies cover indications related to eschar removal in burns and wounds.
EscharEx VALUE trial
Global Phase III study compares EscharEx with placebo for the first 2 weeks, followed by standardized treatment; targets 216 patients across ~40 sites, with most sites actively recruiting.
Independent interim review after ~65% enrollment, or ~140 patients, reassesses trial assumptions and sample size; management cited an 85%-90% modeled probability of success under the initial assumptions.
Recruitment completion was expected in Q1 2027; sample size increases could extend timing, with ~3 months cited for an additional 50 patients and top-line results expected 3 months after the interim.
Management said VALUE need not match Phase II effect sizes; a marginal advantage over placebo could be sufficient, while Phase II results were described as excellent.
Management identified VALUE enrollment, safety and top-line results as the key near-term catalysts; the independent monitoring committee’s safety review did not require a change in trial handling.
NexoBrid commercialization and manufacturing
Vericel reported ~80 U.S. burn centers had ordered NexoBrid; adoption requires gradual changes to burn-center protocols and utilization is expected to deepen over time.
Current manufacturing capacity limits supply; the expanded facility is expected to support global demand, with management hoping for higher sales after it is running in mid-2027.
Facility changes requested by European inspectors were described as operational and expected to be completed by year-end; production would then start, with inspections possible after 3 and 6 months and first European approval expected around mid-2027.
The 10-year BARDA contract is valued at up to $197 million; procurement includes Vericel purchases from MediWound, and management cited Vericel’s statement that two-thirds of the agreement is Vericel revenue.
A U.S. backup manufacturing facility under the government agreement was estimated to be ~4 years away and not expected to affect near-term revenue; the new facility has capacity for global demand.
Latest events from MediWound
- VALUE phase III advances, NexoBrid hits record U.S. sales, 2026 guidance reaffirmed.MDWD
Q2 2026 - Validated enzymatic therapies drive strong growth, targeting $1B+ peak sales in chronic wounds.MDWD
Corporate presentation - Enzymatic therapies drive strong growth, with robust data and major market expansion ahead.MDWD
Corporate presentation - Q1 revenue fell but margin improved; BARDA and NexoBrid drive strong H2 2026 outlook.MDWD
Q1 2026 - Enzymatic therapies drive strong growth, with late-stage pipeline and expanding global reach.MDWD
Corporate presentation - 2025 revenue fell to $17M, but gross margin and cash reserves improved.MDWD
Q4 2025 - EscharEx and NexoBrid target major wound care markets with strong clinical and financial momentum.MDWD
TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference - Q3 revenue up 23% YoY, net loss narrowed, $30M equity raised, and EscharEx peak sales at $831M.MDWD
Q3 2025 - Q1 revenue was $4M, gross margin rose to 19%, and NexoBrid U.S. sales reached record highs.MDWD
Q1 2025