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Lombard Medical Technologies PLC

29 August 2013

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Lombard Medical Technologies PLC

("Lombard Medical" or the "Company")

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013

Aorfix(TM) Launch in the US Underway

London, UK, 29 August 2013 - Lombard Medical Technologies PLC (AIM:LMT), the specialist medical technology company focused on innovative vascular products, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.

Operational highlights

-- US FDA approval of Aorfix(TM) for the endovascular repair of AAAs (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms)

o Only endovascular stent graft approved in US for use in cases with neck angulations up to 90 degrees

o Unique 0-90 degree label indication enabling treatment of broadest range of AAA anatomies

o Compelling case for use over competing products supported by extensive body of clinical evidence

o One of only nine PMAs (pre-market approvals) granted by the FDA in H1 2013

-- Aorflex(TM) next generation delivery system approved by the FDA in June for commercial use in the US

   --    Aorfix US commercial launch underway, formal launch event at VEITH Symposium, November 2013 

o Initial commercial cases successfully completed

o Direct sales team of 20 people recruited and product training completed

o Physician training programme commenced

   --    Approval for Aorfix in Japan on track, approval anticipated in H1 2014 

Financial highlights

   --    Total revenue increased 2%, in line with expectations, to GBP2.0m (H1 2012: GBP2.0m) 
   --    Aorfix commercial revenue increased 8% to GBP1.7m (H1 2012: GBP1.6m) 

o Revenue increased 6% in the four main EU markets (UK, Germany, Italy and Spain) to GBP1.1m (H1 2012: GBP1.0m)

o Revenue in Germany increased by 47% offsetting the effect of continued EVAR centre consolidation in the UK

o Revenue outside the main EU markets increased 9% to GBP0.6m (H1 2012: GBP0.5m)

-- Significant increase in demand for Aorfix in Germany and Spain offsetting decline in demand for Aorfix in UK which is expected to stabilise in H2 2013

o Combined demand for Aorfix over the four main EU markets steady with 194 patients treated (H1 2012: 195)

   --    Operating loss increased by 11% to GBP4.8m (H1 2012: GBP4.4m) 
   --    Loss after taxation increased by 14% to GBP4.9m (H1 2012: GBP4.4m) 
   --    Financing 

o Aorfix US approval triggered receipt GBP13.5m (net of expenses) of the c.GBP14.1m Second Tranche of the two tranche April 2011 fundraising as well as the Company's ability to draw down $2.5m from the $5.0m loan facility granted by its exclusive Japanese distribution partner, Medico's Hirata Inc.

o GBP20.9m (net of expenses) raised from a placing, subscription and offer of shares in June

o GBP3.0m Convertible Loan Notes issued to Invesco in 2012 were converted into new Ordinary Shares

   --    Strong cash position - GBP34.3m as at 30 June 2013 (30 June 2012: GBP5.2m) 

Post period events

   --    Appointment of Raymond W. Cohen as Non-executive Chairman in July 

Commenting on the results, Simon Hubbert, Chief Executive of Lombard Medical, said:

"During the period we received FDA approval to commercialise our Aorfix(TM) stent graft device in the US, a milestone event which has transformed the future prospects of the Company. Importantly, approval included a significantly differentiated 0-90 degree label claim, making Aorfix the only device approved to treat both standard and difficult to treat cases of AAAs. Much progress has been achieved since approval in February, including the recruitment and subsequent training of our own direct sales force in June. Physician training programmes are also underway and we have successfully completed a number of commercial cases in centres across the US. We remain confident of capturing a significant share of the large AAA market."

-Ends-

For further information:

 
 Lombard Medical Technologies PLC           Tel: +44(0)1235 750 800 
 Simon Hubbert, Chief Executive Officer 
  Ian Ardill, Chief Financial Officer 
 
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  Matt Clawson 
 
 

About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

AAAs are a balloon-like enlargement of the aorta which, if left untreated, may rupture and cause death. Approximately 4.5 million people are living with AAAs in the developed world and each year 600,000 new cases are diagnosed. In the U.S. aortic aneurysm disease is among the leading cause of death and it is estimated that 1.7 million people over the age of 55 have an AAA. The market for the repair of AAAs in the U.S. is valued at more than $600 million annually, and is forecast to grow to $1.6 billion worldwide by 2015 according to independent market research.

About Lombard Medical

Lombard Medical Technologies PLC (AIM: LMT) is a medical device company focused on device solutions for the $1.3 billion per annum abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair market. The Company's lead product, Aorfix(TM), is an endovascular stent graft which has been specifically designed to solve the problems that exist in treating complex tortuous anatomy, which is often present in advanced AAA disease. Aorfix is the only stent graft approved for AAA neck angulations of up to 90 degrees and is currently being commercialized worldwide. Aorfix is the first AAA stent graft not of U.S. origin to gain FDA approval. The Company is headquartered in Oxfordshire, England with U.S. operations in Irvine, CA.

Further background on the Company can be found at www.lombardmedical.com.

Chief Executive's Review

The first half of 2013 was one of the most significant periods in Lombard Medical's history, dominated by the news in February that the Company's Aorfix(TM) device received FDA approval for commercial sale in the US. US approval of Aorfix, the Company's product for the treatment of AAAs, provides a strong platform for future growth in the world's largest EVAR market and will create significant shareholder value going forward.

In addition to achieving US approval of Aorfix, Lombard Medical also received FDA approval for Aorflex(TM), the Company's next generation delivery system for the Aorfix stent graft which is already commercially available in Europe. The Company also completed the recruitment of its own direct sales force and is well advanced in the process of building its US business infrastructure, which includes relocating its US commercial headquarters to Irvine, California in Q3 2013.

The US commercial launch of Aorfix is underway and a number of Aorfix procedures have been successfully completed post FDA approval. The Aorfix physician training programme is being rolled out across the US and has met with high levels of physician enrolment. A formal launch event of Aorfix with the new Aorflex delivery system, will take place at the 40th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues (VEITH Symposium) in New York City in November 2013.

Revenue

Total revenue increased by 2%, in line with expectations, to GBP2.0m (H1 2012: GBP2.0m).

Aorfix commercial revenue increased by 8% to GBP1.7m (H1 2012: GBP1.6m). Aorfix revenue in the main four EU markets (UK, Germany, Italy and Spain) grew by 6% to GBP1.1m (H1 2012: GBP1.0m). The particularly strong growth in revenue and demand seen in Germany and Spain during the period helped to counter the impact of UK EVAR centre consolidation. Combined demand for Aorfix over the four main EU markets held at the 2012 level with 194 patients treated (H1 2012: 195 patients). Demand and revenue differ due to the effect of distributor stocking/destocking in Italy and Spain.

Aorfix commercial revenue outside of the main EU markets increased by 9% to GBP0.6m (H1 2012: GBP0.5m) driven largely by distributors in the EMEA region. Commercial revenues of non-Aorfix product from our Lombard Medical Scotland facility decreased by 18% to GBP0.3m (H1 2012: GBP0.4m).

Aorfix regulatory approval in the US sets the stage for significant growth

The FDA's decision in February to approve commercialisation of Aorfix in the US is a significant milestone for the Company and the key driver of future growth.

The FDA's approval included a label indication for the treatment of patients with angulations at the neck (top) of the aneurysm of up to 90 degrees. This gives Aorfix the broadest label for such a device on the US market and makes it the only endovascular stent graft approved for use in high angle (>60 degrees) cases. Such a high angle indication can already be found on the European label for Aorfix. It is estimated that approximately 30% of all patients have some tortuosity either at the neck of the aneurysm or in the iliac arteries, and it is to this segment of patients that Aorfix is targeted with its uniquely flexible design.

US EVAR market - a substantial and growing market

The US EVAR market was estimated to be $625 million in 2012 and is expected to grow to $964 million in 2018, representing a CAGR of 7.5 per cent.

The competitive landscape in the US is more favourable to that in the EU with fewer competitors approved in the 0 to 60 degree angle market and no competitor with approval to treat neck angles above 60 degrees. In the EU two such devices are approved but these are limited for use in patients with AAA neck angles of up to 75 degrees, specifically where the neck length is at least 15mm. All other approved devices in the EU are approved for use in cases with up to 60 degree angles, with the exception of one device which has no angle indication and is not approved in the US. The average selling price of EVAR devices in the US is materially higher than that of equivalent devices in the EU.

In a closely regulated and litigious country such as the US, there is significant focus on 'on-label' use of products. Physicians are subject to regulatory pressure to avoid, where possible, 'off-label' use of devices. Aorfix is approved for use 'on-label' in patients across a broader indication of neck angles than its competitors with the consequence that Aorfix can be used by physicians in patients displaying highly tortuous anatomies where such patients would otherwise need to be treated 'off-label' using an AAA device. The broad indication of Aorfix will promote the treatment of AAAs using EVAR for some patients where FDA-approved 'on-label' products were not previously available; current treatment options are either open surgery or use of 'off-label' devices.

Aorfix US commercial launch strategy on track

The Company is launching Aorfix with the new Aorflex delivery system in the US and a number of commercial cases have already been successfully completed since approval earlier this year. A formal launch event of Aorfix with the Aorflex delivery system will take place at the VEITH Symposium in New York in November 2013.

Preparations for the US commercial launch of Aorfix are on-track and the Company has recruited its own direct sales force and marketing infrastructure to launch Aorfix in the US. Initially Lombard Medical will be focussing on the c. 300 centres which perform more than 50% of the EVAR operations in the US. US commercial sales have commenced, with several procedures successfully performed to date.

During the period, the Company hired Michael Gioffredi, President of Operations in the US, who has 30 years' experience in medical device companies, the majority of which has been in vascular sales and marketing roles. A sales team of 20 people with experience in EVAR, peripheral vascular sales or related fields is now in place. In June, this new team attended and successfully completed the in-depth training programme about the use of Aorfix and the EVAR procedure.

The sales team is now focused on increasing US physician knowledge of Aorfix and organising their participation in physician training programmes, which commenced at various US venues in August. 11 physician training programmes were completed in August at specialist training centres and EVAR centres, with 9 physician training programmes planned in September.

Marketing efforts for Aorfix will leverage the device's unique label in the underserved tortuosity segment which represents up to 30% of all EVARs. The Company calculates this segment of the market to be currently valued at c.$185m and expected to grow to c.$290m in 2018. Aorfix is the only approved device to treat such highly angulated cases but also works well in treating less challenging anatomies (0-60 degrees).

RoW Aorfix update

We continue to work with our exclusive Japanese distribution partner, Medico's Hirata Inc., to obtain Aorfix approval in Japan. Medico's Hirata is a leading supplier and developer of medical device products in Japan, with the sales infrastructure to maximise the potential of Aorfix in this important market. The Japanese market for EVAR products is estimated to be worth $100m and is one of the fastest growing in the world. Medico's Hirata remains in dialogue with the Japanese PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) to achieve regulatory approval for Aorfix, which we anticipate will be granted in H1 2014.

Clinical data

Lombard Medical has remained committed to the collection of data in its Retrospective Aorfix Data Retrieval Registry (RADAR). The RADAR registry now contains data from over 1,900 Aorfix cases and enables the Company to present on the largest clinical experience ever compiled on complex anatomy EVAR patients at conferences around the world.

New Product Development

Lombard Medical made progress with two new product development projects in line with our continuous commitment to providing innovative endovascular solutions which meet clinicians' needs and improve patient outcomes.

The first project is focused on improving clinicians' experience during Aorfix stent graft delivery. The new delivery system, Aorflex, was launched in Europe in April 2012 and has received positive clinician feedback since launch. The submission for the US approval of the Aorflex delivery system was made to the FDA in April 2013 and in June 2013 Aorflex was approved for commercial use in the US. The Company's formal US commercial launch of Aorfix will include Aorflex as the stent graft's delivery system.

The Company has also made progress towards expanding the size range of Aorfix, thereby addressing the needs of patients with AAAs with aortic neck diameters either too large or too small for the current product size range. Based on published clinical data, management estimates this to be up to 25 per cent. of the total AAA patient population. A wider range of sizes will be available for custom order (customised to a physician's requirements and not requiring a CE Mark) in Europe in the second half of 2013. A clinical study to support regulatory approval of the most widely used combinations of sizes in the expanded size range is anticipated to commence in 2014.

The Company is also planning and developing further iterations of the Aorfix product and its delivery system, including a reduction in the device profile and the inclusion of a repositionable graft top-end to assist the physician in placing the graft accurately during the procedure.

The Board

After two years of service as Lombard Medical's Chairman and following the achievement of FDA approval for Aorfix in the United States, John Rush announced in April that he would step down as Non-executive Chairman of the Company, pending completion of a comprehensive search for his successor. I would like to thank John for his service as Chairman and I am pleased that John remains an active and committed member of the Board as a Non-executive Director.

Post period end, in July, the Board appointed Raymond W. Cohen as Non-executive Chairman. Ray, a US national, has extensive international medical device experience having held several Chairman and CEO positions on the boards of both publicly listed and private life sciences companies in the US and Europe. Ray served as Chief Executive Officer of Vessix Vascular, Inc., a developer of a renal denervation system used to treat uncontrolled hypertension. During his tenure as CEO, the company was acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation in a structured transaction valued at up to $425 million.

In May, Thomas Casdagli, Non-executive Director, resigned from the Board. Thomas was the Non-executive Director appointed by MVM in accordance with its right to appoint a Non-executive Director for so long as MVM held in excess of 5% of the issued share capital of the Company. With MVM's shareholding falling to 3.5% following the equity fundraising in June, Thomas stepped down from the Board. I would like to thank Thomas for his service as a Director since his appointment in 2011.

Outlook

US FDA approval of Aorfix combined with the funds raised in June to commercialise this product, have materially changed Lombard Medical's future prospects. The Company has launched Aorfix in the US and expects to hold a formal launch event at the VEITH Symposium in New York City in November 2013.

With our uniquely labelled device and the resources to effectively commercialise Aorfix, we are confident of securing a meaningful share of the significant and growing US EVAR market and of growing revenues in Europe. With the help of our partner in Japan, one of the fastest growing markets in the world, we anticipate approval of Aorfix in H1 2014. Together these events will translate into the creation of significant value for shareholders going forward.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Principal Risks and Uncertainties faced by the Company remain as reported on page 18 of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012, with the exception of the Financial Resources risk. The Company was successful in raising finance in addition to the second tranche of the May 2011 fundraising, mitigating this risk.

Financial Review

Total revenue for the period increased 2% to GBP2.0m (H1 2012: GBP2.0m).

Commercial Aorfix revenue increased by 8% to GBP1.7m (H1 2012: GBP1.6m), with growth in Germany, Spain and Italy offset by a decline in the UK following the consolidation of centres performing EVAR over the past 18 months. Revenue from distributors outside the main EU markets returned to growth in the period. Other commercial revenues declined by 18% to GBP0.3m (H2 2011: GBP0.4m) due to the decrease in OEM revenues generated by the Company's Prestwick facility.

The gross profit of GBP0.6m (H1 2012: GBP0.6m) represented a gross margin of 32% (H1 2012: 30%). The gross margin is in line with expectations and reflects low production volumes in the first half of the year ahead of the stock build for US launch commencing in July. An increase in gross margin is expected from the second half of the year, driven by the combination of increased volumes, a higher average selling price in the US and the on-going process improvement programme, which is currently in its data gathering phase.

Selling, marketing and distribution expenses increased by 48% to GBP2.1m (H1 2012: GBP1.4m) due to increases in sales and marketing headcount and activity in the US following FDA approval, in readiness for the US launch.

Research and development expenditure decreased by 16% to GBP2.1m (H1 2012: GBP2.5m) as clinical and regulatory expenditure reduced on the Aorfix clinical trial following FDA approval.

Administrative expenses increased by 24% to GBP1.3m (H1 2012: GBP1.1m). This is primarily due to a share option charge of GBP0.1m in the current year following the changes made to the performance criteria in June, compared with a credit of GBP0.3m in the prior year.

Finance costs of GBP0.3m (H1 2012: GBP0.1m) were incurred as a result of the accounting for the effective interest payable on the convertible loan notes.

The tax credit of GBP0.2m (H1 2012: GBP0.1m) consisted of an estimate of GBP0.2m for the R&D tax credit arising in the period (H1 2012: GBP0.3m less an adjustment of GBP0.2m for an overestimate of the R&D tax credit in the prior year accounts).

The loss and total comprehensive expense for the period increased by 14% to GBP5.0m (H1 2012: GBP4.4m).

The net cash outflow from operating activities decreased by 21% to GBP4.0m (H1 2012: GBP5.1m) principally due to decreased working capital requirements of GBP0.7m (H1 2012: increase of GBP0.5m).

Net cash used in investing activities increased to GBP0.5m (H1 2012: GBP0.1m) due to purchase of sales and marketing equipment to support the US launch.

Net cash flows from financing activities were GBP36.0m (H1 2012: GBP2.8m), and consisted of the following:

-- The US approval of Aorfix in February triggered the receipt by the Company of the GBP13.5m (net of expenses) second tranche of the two tranche April 2011 fundraising.

-- Aorfix approval also triggered the Company's ability to draw down $2.5m from the $5.0m loan facility granted by its exclusive Japanese distribution partner, Medico's Hirata Inc.

-- In June, the Company raised an additional GBP20.9m (net of expenses) through a placing, subscription and offer of new shares. The fundraising received strong support from the Company's existing shareholders as well as a number of new top tier institutional investors.

As previously announced, the Company expects to use the net proceeds of the June fundraising, together with its existing cash resources, approximately as follows:

   --    Build the sales and marketing infrastructure to launch Aorfix in the US 
   --    Following US launch, continue to grow Aorfix market share in the US 
   --    Expand Aorfix production capacity 
   --    Develop next generation products, line extensions and delivery devices 
   --    Clinical trials 

-- Grow the rest of world sales of Aorfix and launch in select new territories (including Japan in H1 2014)

   --    General working capital purposes 

In June, the GBP3.0m Convertible Loan Notes issued to Invesco Asset Management Limited, the Company's largest shareholder, in 2012 were converted into new Ordinary Shares, effectively extinguishing the debt.

The Company had cash of GBP34.3m as at 30 June 2013 (30 June 2012: GBP5.2m) which we anticipate will be sufficient to enable the Company to achieve its longer-term goals in the US market and to support Lombard Medical's strategy through to cash generation.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (unaudited)

 
                                             6 months  6 months                   Year ended 
                                                ended     ended                  31 December 
                                              30 June   30 June                         2012 
                                                 2013      2012 
                                       Note   GBP'000   GBP'000                      GBP'000 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Revenue                                 2       2,006     1,974                        3,889 
Cost of sales                                 (1,364)   (1,384)                      (2,489) 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Gross profit                                      642       590                        1,400 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Selling, marketing and distribution 
 expenses                                     (2,073)   (1,405)                      (2,792) 
Research and development expenses             (2,080)   (2,490)                      (4,598) 
Administrative expenses                       (1,331)   (1,072)                      (2,252) 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Total operating expenses                      (5,484)   (4,967)                      (9,642) 
Operating loss                                (4,842)   (4,377)                      (8,242) 
Finance income - interest receivable                9        18                           23 
Finance costs                                   (266)     (137)                        (421) 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Loss before taxation                          (5,099)   (4,496)                      (8,640) 
Taxation                                3         150       145                          350 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Loss and comprehensive expense for 
 the period                                   (4,949)   (4,351)                      (8,290) 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Basic and diluted loss per ordinary 
 share (pence) 
From continuing operations              4      (18.4)    (21.6)                       (41.1) 
-------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

as at 30 June 2013 (unaudited)

 
                                       30 June   30 June  31 December 
                                          2013      2012         2012 
                                Note   GBP'000   GBP'000      GBP'000 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Assets 
Intangible assets                        2,215     2,255        2,235 
Property, plant and equipment              966       681          590 
Non-current assets                       3,181     2,936        2,825 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Inventories                              1,962     2,629        1,959 
Trade and other receivables              1,407     1,265        1,138 
Taxation recoverable                       719     1,295          569 
Cash and cash equivalents               34,271     5,188        2,747 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Current assets                          38,359    10,377        6,413 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Total assets                            41,540    13,313        9,238 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Liabilities 
Borrowings                         5         -     (183)      (2,761) 
Trade and other payables               (3,341)   (2,559)      (2,323) 
Current liabilities                    (3,341)   (2,742)      (5,084) 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Borrowings                         5   (1,659)   (2,478)            - 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Non-current liabilities                (1,659)   (2,478)            - 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Total liabilities                      (5,000)   (5,220)      (5,084) 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Net assets                              36,540     8,093        4,154 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
 
Equity 
Capital and reserves attributable 
 to equity holders of the Company 
Called up share capital            6    33,106    28,189       28,189 
Share premium account              6    79,905    47,451       47,451 
Other reserves                     6    11,118    11,437       11,437 
Accumulated loss                      (87,589)  (78,984)     (82,923) 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
Total equity                            36,540     8,093        4,154 
------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  ----------- 
 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (unaudited)

 
                                                 6 months  6 months                   Year ended 
                                                    ended     ended                  31 December 
                                                  30 June   30 June                         2012 
                                                     2013      2012 
                                           Note   GBP'000   GBP'000                      GBP'000 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Cash outflow from operating activities 
Cash used in operations                     7     (3,891)   (5,077)                      (8,274) 
Interest paid                                       (103)         -                        (184) 
Research and development tax credits                    -         -                          931 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Net cash outflow from operating 
 activities                                       (3,994)   (5,077)                      (7,527) 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Interest received                                       1        18                           23 
Purchase of property, plant and 
 equipment                                          (508)     (141)                        (137) 
Net cash flows used in investing 
 activities                                         (507)     (123)                        (114) 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of ordinary 
 shares                                            35,753         -                            - 
Share issue expenses                              (1,383)         -                            - 
Proceeds from issue of convertible 
 loan note                                          1,655     3,000                        3,000 
Convertible loan notes issue expenses                   -     (157)                        (157) 
Net cash flows from financing activities           36,025     2,843                        2,843 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Increase/(decrease) in cash and 
 cash equivalents                                  31,524   (2,357)                      (4,798) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
 of period                                          2,747     7,545                        7,545 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end 
 of period                                         34,271     5,188                        2,747 
-----------------------------------------  ----  --------  --------  --------------------------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (unaudited)

 
 
                                    Share       Share            Other      Accumulated      Total 
                                  Capital     Premium         Reserves             Loss     Equity 
                                  GBP'000     GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000    GBP'000 
------------------------------  ---------  ----------  ---------------  ---------------  --------- 
 At 1 January 2012                 28,189      47,451           11,118         (74,375)     12,383 
 Loss and total comprehensive 
  expense for the period                -           -                -          (4,351)    (4,351) 
 Share-based compensation               -           -                -            (258)      (258) 
 Equity component 
  of convertible loan 
  notes (net of issue 
  costs)                                -           -              319                -        319 
 At 30 June 2012                   28,189      47,451           11,437         (78,984)      8,093 
 Loss and total comprehensive 
  expense for the period                -           -                -          (3,939)    (3,939) 
 At 31 December 2012               28,189      47,451           11,437         (82,923)      4,154 
 Loss and total comprehensive 
  expense for the period                -           -                -          (4,949)    (4,949) 
 Share-based compensation               -           -                -               53         53 
 Issue of ordinary 
  shares                            4,488      31,266                -                -     35,754 
 Share issue expenses                   -     (1,383)                -                -    (1,383) 
 Conversion of convertible 
  loan note                           429       2,571            (319)              230      2,911 
 At 30 June 2013                   33,106      79,905           11,118         (87,589)     36,540 
------------------------------  ---------  ----------  ---------------  ---------------  --------- 
 

Notes to the Financial Information

   1    Basis of Preparation of Interim Financial Information 

The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards (collectively IFRS) as adopted by the EU including those applicable to accounting periods ending 31 December 2013 and the accounting policies set out in Lombard Medical Technologies PLC's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012. These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". They do not include all the statements required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 31 December 2012.

The financial information contained in this interim financial statement is unaudited and does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2012 has been extracted from the Group's published financial statements for that year. Those accounts that have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies were audited and whilst the audit report was unqualified it did contain a material uncertainty in respect of going concern but did not contain a statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

The interim financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

The Group has achieved regulatory approval for its Aorfix product in the United States in February 2013 and has since commenced commercial sales of the device. The launch of Aorfix will continue to absorb cash until sufficient funds from products sold are generated. Following several fundraisings in the first half of 2013, the group had GBP34.3m of cash as at 30 June 2013 which is sufficient to fund its activities for the foreseeable future. Based on the above, the Directors consider the going concern assumption to be appropriate and therefore the going concern basis has been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements.

   2    Operating Segment Analysis 

The Group operates one segment being the Cardiovascular Devices and Medical Fabrics segment in accordance with reports used by the chief operating decision makers identified as the executive board members who take operating decisions.

 
                            6 months  6 months 
  Revenue by destination:      ended     ended     Year ended 
                             30 June   30 June    31 December 
                                2013      2012           2012 
                             GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
--------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
United Kingdom and Europe      1,767     1,672          3,399 
United States of America          25        29             44 
Rest of World                    214       273            446 
--------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
                               2,006     1,974          3,889 
--------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
   3    Taxation on Loss on Ordinary Activities 
 
                                     6 months  6 months 
                                        ended     ended     Year ended 
                                      30 June   30 June    31 December 
                                         2013      2012           2012 
                                      GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
UK research and development claim: 
 - for the current year                   150       360            575 
 - for prior years                          -     (215)          (215) 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
                                          150       145            360 
Overseas taxation charge                    -         -           (10) 
Total tax credit                          150       145            350 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
   4    Loss per Share 

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares. The diluted earnings per ordinary share are identical to those used for the basic earnings per ordinary share as the exercise of share options and warrants would have had the effect of reducing the loss per ordinary share and are therefore not dilutive.

Reconciliations of the losses and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out below:

 
                                           6 months  6 months 
                                              ended     ended     Year ended 
                                            30 June   30 June    31 December 
                                               2013      2012           2012 
                                            GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
-----------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
Loss for the period (GBP'000)               (4,949)   (4,351)        (8,290) 
-----------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Weighted average number of ordinary 
 shares ('000)                               26,889    20,162         20,162 
-----------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence)     (18.4)    (21.6)         (41.1) 
-----------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
   5    Borrowings 

Invesco convertible loan notes

Convertible Loan Notes with a face value of GBP3m were issued to Invesco, the Company's largest shareholder, on 30 March 2012. The loan notes paid interest of 8% per annum and were repayable at the Company's discretion at any time until 1 July 2013; and were repayable or convertible at the holder's discretion at any time between 1 July 2013 and 1 September 2013 or on certain other events as noted in the shareholder circular dated 9 March 2012. In the case of conversion, the conversion share price was 140 pence per share.

On 24 May 2013, as part of the placing, subscription and offer, the Company and Invesco agreed to vary the terms of the convertible loan to allow for earlier conversion and notice of conversion was received from Invesco on 6 June 2013. As a result, on 17 June 2013 the Company issued 2,142,857 ordinary shares of 20 pence to Invesco and retired the Convertible Loan Notes.

At 30 June 2013, there was no balance outstanding:

 
                                          GBP'000 
---------------------------------------  -------- 
 Liability component at 1 January 2013      2,761 
 Interest expense                             253 
 Interest paid                              (103) 
 Converted to equity                      (2,911) 
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                                                - 
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The outstanding liability on the convertible loan notes had been valued using a discount rate of 18%, considered a market rate for an equivalent non-convertible loan and the excess liability had been treated as an equity component and credited to other reserves. On conversion, the difference between the outstanding value and the face value was charged to accumulated losses and the equity component was transferred to accumulated losses from other reserves.

Medico's Hirata convertible loan

On 28 March 2013 the Company received $2.5m from the total $5.0m total convertible loan facility granted by its exclusive distribution partner in Japan, Medico's Hirata Inc. The loan accrues interest of 3% per annum, payable when the loan is repaid or converted. The term is for a period of seven years from the receipt of regulatory approval for Aorfix in Japan, anticipated to be granted in the first half of 2014. Conversion of the loan is at Medico's Hirata Inc's discretion and will be based on the share price at the time of conversion.

At 30 June 2013, the amount outstanding comprised:

 
                                                   GBP'000 
------------------------------------------------  -------- 
 Face value of convertible loan notes issued on 
  28 March 2013 ($2,500,000)                         1,646 
 Interest expense                                       13 
 Included in non-current liabilities                 1,659 
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The convertible loan note is considered a financial liability with no equity component as there is a contractual obligation to deliver a variable number of shares at the market price if the loan note is converted. The fair value of the loan note is therefore the same whether the settlement of the obligation is made in cash or in shares at the time of repayment.

   6    Equity 

On 22 March 2013 and following the satisfaction of certain conditions, the Company issued 10,040,000 ordinary shares of 20 pence each to the investors in the second tranche of the May 2011 fundraising. The shares were priced at 140 pence each, being the lower of 140 pence (post the 2012 share consolidation) and the prevailing market price on the day the second tranche was drawn down by the Company. Total proceeds were GBP14.1m before fundraising expenses.

On 17 June 2013, the Company issued 12,398,518 ordinary shares of 20 pence each to the investors in a placing, subscription and offer to qualifying participants. The shares were priced at 175 pence each, raising total proceeds of GBP21.7m before fundraising expenses.

As part of the placing, subscription and offer, the Company agreed with Invesco, its largest shareholder, to a variation of the terms of the GBP3m of 8% Convertible Loan Notes issued on 30 March 2012. The variation allowed for the earlier conversion of the Convertible Loan Notes and notice of conversion was received from Invesco on 6 June 2013. As a result, on 17 June 2013 the Company issued 2,142,857 ordinary shares of 20 pence to Invesco and retired the Convertible Loan Notes.

i) Share capital

 
                           30 June 2013           30 June 2012         31 December 2012 
--------------------  ---------------------  ---------------------  --------------------- 
                          Number    Nominal      Number    Nominal      Number    Nominal 
                              of      Value          of      Value          of      Value 
                          shares    GBP'000      shares    GBP'000      shares    GBP'000 
                            000s                   000s                   000s 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Allotted, called 
  up and fully paid 
 Ordinary shares of 
  20p each                44,743      8,949      20,162      4,032      20,162      4,032 
 A deferred shares 
  of 0.862p each         373,857      3,223     373,857      3,223     373,857      3,223 
 B deferred shares 
  of 1p each             136,186      1,361     136,186      1,361     136,186      1,361 
 C deferred shares 
  of 0.9 p each        2,174,695     19,573   2,174,695     19,573   2,174,695     19,573 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                     33,106                 28,189                 28,189 
--------------------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 

Rights - Ordinary Shares

Voting: in a show of hands every holder has one vote and in a poll each share has one vote.

Dividends: each ordinary share has the right to receive dividends.

Return on capital: each ordinary share has the right in a liquidation of the Company's assets.

Rights - Deferred Shares

Voting: deferred shares do not entitle the holders to attend or vote at any general meeting of the Company.

Dividends: deferred shares do not entitle the holder to receive any dividend or other distribution.

Return on capital: the holders of deferred shares are only entitled to receive the amount paid up on each deferred share after the holders of the ordinary shares have received the sum of GBP1 million for each ordinary share and have no other right to participate in the assets of the Company.

ii) Share Premium Account

This consists of the proceeds from the issue of shares in excess of their par value less associated issue costs.

iii) Other Reserves

This arose on: the conversion of convertible preference shares to ordinary shares and represents the difference between the fair value of the preference shares and the nominal value of the ordinary shares issued; and the accounting for the equity component, net of issue costs, of the convertible loan notes issued in 2012. This latter element was transferred to the Accumulated Loss on the conversion of the loan notes.

   7    Reconciliation of Loss before Taxation to Net Cash Outflow from Operating Activities 
 
                                            6 months  6 months 
                                               ended     ended     Year ended 
                                             30 June   30 June    31 December 
                                                2013      2012           2012 
                                             GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Loss before taxation                         (5,099)   (4,496)        (8,640) 
Depreciation and amortisation of licences        152        88            195 
Share-based compensation expense/(credit)         53     (258)          (258) 
Net finance expense                              257       119            398 
Decrease/(increase) in inventories               (3)     (317)            353 
Decrease/(increase) in receivables             (269)       200            327 
(Decrease)/increase in payables                1,018     (413)          (649) 
------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Net cash used in operating activities        (3,891)   (5,077)        (8,274) 
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