Abingworth LLP Goes on Buying Spree in 1st Quarter

Abingworth LLP recently filed their 13F report for the first quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-03-31.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

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As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 20 stocks valued at a total of $353,000,000. The top holdings were PCVX(28.51%), VERA(19.66%), and ACET(11.96%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were Abingworth LLP’s top five trades of the quarter.

Sierra Oncology Inc


During the quarter, Abingworth LLP bought 437,356 shares of NAS:SRRA for a total holding of 1,314,012. The trade had a 3.98% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $28.62.

On 05/18/2022, Sierra Oncology Inc traded for a price of $54.63 per share and a market cap of $1,333,783,000. The stock has returned 210.11% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 8 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 1 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Sierra Oncology Inc has a price-book ratio of 4.97 and a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -10.41.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc


During the quarter, Abingworth LLP bought 231,971 shares of NAS:PHAT for a total holding of 1,435,106. The trade had a 0.89% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $16.17.

On 05/18/2022, Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc traded for a price of $9.02 per share and a market cap of $358,095,000. The stock has returned -75.38% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 1 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc has a price-book ratio of 9.92 and a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -2.41.

Soleno Therapeutics Inc


During the quarter, Abingworth LLP bought 7,720,000 shares of NAS:SLNO for a total holding of 18,022,602. The trade had a 0.48% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $0.35.

On 05/18/2022, Soleno Therapeutics Inc traded for a price of $0.1701 per share and a market cap of $21,256,000. The stock has returned -81.79% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 1 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Soleno Therapeutics Inc has a price-book ratio of 0.86 and a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 0.20.

Vera Therapeutics Inc


During the quarter, Abingworth LLP bought 9,925 shares of NAS:VERA for a total holding of 2,970,156. The trade had a 0.05% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $22.1.

On 05/18/2022, Vera Therapeutics Inc traded for a price of $16.755 per share and a market cap of $451,561,000. The stock has returned 37.65% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 2 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Vera Therapeutics Inc has a price-book ratio of 5.39 and a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -12.40.

Adicet Bio Inc


During the quarter, Abingworth LLP bought 500,000 shares of NAS:ACET for a total holding of 2,115,385. The trade had a 2.11% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $10.83.

On 05/18/2022, Adicet Bio Inc traded for a price of $10.9794 per share and a market cap of $440,244,000. The stock has returned -3.87% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 7 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 1 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Adicet Bio Inc has a price-book ratio of 1.55, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -3.59 and a price-sales ratio of 44.16.


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