Swedish healthcare stocks among the winners of the week on the Nordic growth exchanges

Developments during the week at the Nordic growth exchanges

The Kapital Partner Nordic Growth Exchanges (KPNGX) index rose 2% last week. The Swedish S30 index rose 2.7%, while the Danish C25 index rose 3.1%. 505 out of 917 companies in the KPNGX index delivered a positive return last week. The 3 best performing stocks on the Nordic growth exchanges were FRISQ Holding AB (+67%), Eurocine Vaccines AB (+55%) and VO2 Cap Holding AB (+47%). The loser of the week was Arcane Crypto AB, down 30%.

KPNGX index development since 01.01.2020

The KPNGX index consists of all listed companies on the Nordic growth exchanges, including Nasdaq First North Growth Market, Spotlight Stock Market and EuroNext Growth.

The sentiment on the Kapital Partners index last week:

The positive percentage shows the proportion of companies within the indices that delivered a positive return during the week.

Developments at sector level on the Nordic growth exchanges

There were gains in all sectors except academic & educational services, which fell 0.9% compared to the previous week. Energy was the best performer, up 5.5%. Utilities, healthcare and industrials outperformed the KPNGX index, which rose 2%.

Sector returns for the KPNGX index last week

The 3 best performing stocks on the Nordic growth exchanges last week

The week’s winning stocks on the Nordic growth exchanges all made minor comebacks after being challenged in 2022. However, after the rises, the companies are still down year-to-date by 31-72% respectively.

FRISQ Holding AB (+67%) (Nordnet) is active in the healthcare sector. The company develops digital tools adapted for communication between the different actors in the healthcare sector. The company’s solutions are designed to support healthcare professionals and enable patients to become more involved in their own care. Through services adapted for tablet and mobile, patients receive comprehensive information on ongoing treatment, medication and care history.

FRISQ Holding AB did not report any company-specific news during the week. The stock remains down 72% year-to-date in 2022 after last week’s surge.

Share price development of FRISQ Holding AB year to date

Eurocine Vaccines AB (+55%) (Nordnet) is a pharmaceutical company. It develops vaccines using its proprietary Endocine™ technology platform, which are then licensed to partners for further development and commercialisation. The development is done in collaboration with other companies in the industry. The Endocine™ technology platform is also offered to other companies for development in certain indications.

Eurocine Vaccines AB announced on Thursday that the investment company, Flerie Invest AB, has increased its share position in Eurocine Vaccines AB.

Share price development of Eurocine Vaccines AB year to date

VO2 Cap Holding AB (+47%) (Nordnet) is an acquisition company. The company specialises in the investment, ownership and continuation of media and technology companies. The vision is to create long-term good returns for shareholders by owning and developing growth companies with value potential.

Share price development of VO2 Cap Holding AB year to date

Developments during the week on First North Denmark

The Kapital Partner First North Danmark (KPFNDK) index rose 0.2% during the week, and the KPFNDK index continues to be one of the best performing stock indices in the Nordic region relative to the other indices year to date. However, since 1 January 2020, the index has delivered a negative return.

KPFNDK index development since 01.01.2020

Developments during the week on First North Denmark at company level

24 out of 51 companies in the KPFNDK index delivered a positive return. Hove A/S was the best performer of the week with an increase of 11%. However, after last week’s performance, Hove A/S is still down year-to-date by 23%. NORD.investments A/S was the loser of the week after a fall of 11%.

Development on First North Denmark last week

Winner of the week on First North Denmark: Hove A/S

Hove A/S (+11%) (Nordnet) is active in the industrial sector. The company specialises in lubrication solutions for industrial machinery and tools. The product range includes mainly lubricants. In addition to the main business, various other related products are offered.

Price development of Hove A/S year to date

Developments during the week for the Nordic healthcare stocks

The Kapital Partner Healtcare (KPHC) index rose 2.4% during the week. 176 out of 293 companies in the index rose during the week. IRRAS AB (+72%) was the winner of the week. AlzeCure Pharma AB was the worst performer, falling 17%.

Development of the KPHC index since 01.01.2020

IRRAS AB (+164%) (Nordnet) is a medical technology company. The company focuses on developing solutions for surgical procedures for brain diseases. The company has currently developed a technology platform focused on the management of a number of components related to hemorrhagic stroke and chronic subdural hematoma, primarily in the area of fluid management and intracranial bleeding.

Share price development of IRRAS AB year to date

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