Artificial heart maker Carmat jumps on 100 implant milestone

Carmat SA

10/02/2025 08:28

** Shares of Carmat  ALCAR.PA  are up 10% after the French
artificial heart maker said it had reached the 100 implant
milestone for its Aeson Total Artificial Heart
    ** Carmat also confirms expectations for it to double its
sales in 2025
    ** "This milestone, though symbolic, is encouraging for
Carmat sales," Portzamparc analyst Mohamed Kaabouni says
    ** Carmat needs 500 implants a year to achieve
profitability, Kaabouni adds, noting this number was 42 in 2024
    ** If the gains hold, Carmat's shares will see their best
day since October 9

 (Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro)
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