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SciDev (ASX:SDV) to launch capital raise following June quarterly

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ASX:SDV      MCAP $108.3M
15 July 2020 10:30 (AEDT)
SciDev (ASX:SDV) - Managing Director & CEO, Lewis Utting

Source: Switzer Financial Group

Yesterday afternoon, SciDev (SDV) entered a trading halt ahead of a capital raise announcement.

SciDev will remain in a trading halt until the earlier commencement of normal trading of Monday, July 20, or unless the announcement is released earlier.

Prior to entering a trading halt, the water treatment specialist released its quarterly report for the June period.

SciDev reportedly compiled $8.1 million in cash receipts from customers for the June quarter, which represents a 36 per cent increase on the March quarter.

SciDev also experienced its second cash flow positive quarter in a row.

Despite this, sales dropped 24 per cent on the March quarter, which SciDev attributes to COVID-19. The company claims the pandemic led to weakened demand, specifically in North America, for its specialised technologies.

Additionally, the delay in a number of overseas projects has caused anticipated revenue from those projects to be included in the 2021 financial year as opposed to FY20.

While the company had a generally cashflow positive quarter and $7.6 million in leftover finance facilities, it’s preparing for an upcoming capital raising.

Company shares last traded for 68.5 cents each on July 14.

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