Some people see a cup and handle. Some people see an inverse head and shoulders. I see a company running out of cash in November 2022.
In terms of T.A., it appears as if CLVS has finished a 5 wave impulsive move (500% pump) finishing at the 0.618 fib extension at $3.22, and is now in the middle of an ABC correction. At some point, I wonder if a 80% crash is corrective. If my wave count is correct, Wave C should finish between $0.8-$1.12 (Fibs). I'll be convinced this is a "correction" if there's a huge 5 wave impulsive move with volume to back it up. If not, I've probably got the wave count wrong, and CLVS has started a new impulsive move to the downside.
CLVS claims it has enough cash until February 2023. I assume that's Pat spamming the ATM, but is he really going to ATM at $1 for 4 more months of cash? Might as well file for Chapter 11 at that point. 650M debt may not seem like much, but for an unprofitable company only bringing in ~150M yearly in revenue, 650M debt is an impossible mountain to climb. I still say bankruptcy is still a possibility.
Concerning buyouts, biotech companies are getting swooped up left right and center. If there is a buyout, it's not going to be for double digits as some "doctors" claim. "Doctors" can point to a similar PARP inhibitor named Zejula owned by Tesaro that got bought for 5.1 billion. CLVS is currently worth 200 million, so I can see why people are drawing comparisons and giving wild price targets, but the macro environment is very different. There was no 2021-2022 biotech wipeout when Tesaro got bought out. If Pat is lucky, he'll get 800 million - 1 billion ($5-$7). Imo. I ain't a doctor or a finance expert :D.
Concerning a partnership for a cash infusion, it's possible, but why would anyone get into bed with Patrick Mahaffy, a known criminal fined by the SEC and FDA for feeding lung cancer patients poison.
Here are a few anomalies:
- No analyst appeared at yesterday's earnings call. Clovis Oncology led by Pat basically gave a monologue for 20 minutes.
- NorthStar getting into a supply agreement with CLVS. It's weird because why sign a supply agreement when CLVS won't exist in 2023.
- Despite many companies laying off employees bracing for a recession, CLVS is CONTINUING to HIRE people. No layoffs.
- Clovis Oncology website has been hacked going on 12 hours! (That is funny!)
This could be the greatest short or long. My personal position is a small amount of shares I bought at $2.8 back in December 2021. Never DCA'ed knowing CLVS's bankruptcy concerns, and November is imminent (Or February if you trust Pat).
CLVS is a clown show, and the stock has been trading like meme cryptocurrency with massive volatile swings. It's been really fun to follow. Sad to see all the drama end in a few months. Wishing all the longs the best :D.