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Physiometrix Rated Speculative Buy in Initiating Coverage by Dutton & Associates
Tuesday March 9, 12:00 pm ET
EL DORADO HILLS, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 9, 2004 -- JM Dutton & Associates initiated coverage of Physiometrix (NasdaqSC:PHYX - News) with a Speculative Buy rating with a $4.50 price target. The 10-page report by JM Dutton senior analyst William Prather, R.Ph, M.D. is available at www.jmdutton.com as well as from Bloomberg, First Call, Zacks, Multex, and other leading financial portals.
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We consider Physiometrix to be a turnaround situation that, if successful, could provide significant upside to the value of the common stock. Physiometrix's Patient State Analyzer is a product with state-of-the-art technology in aiding the clinician obtain a real-time picture of the anesthetized or sedated patient's level of consciousness. We believe Physiometrix's technology is superior to the Bispectral Index (BIS) technology of their major competitor, Aspect Medical. However, we believe the strength of Physiometrix's revenues (and market value) are dependent upon the success of their marketing and distribution partner, Baxter Healthcare Corporation. We view the Baxter relationship as a significant risk to Physiometrix's valuation, and currently believe an investment should be considered only by risk-tolerant, speculative investors. However, if this relationship is successful, Physiometrix's market value could easily double over the next 12 months.
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John Williams
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