Thursday, 1 November 2012

Solazyme: In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time


We recommend investors not to take any position in Solazyme (SZYM) due to its continuous deteriorating profitability, lack of product commercialization, operational inefficiencies and inability to bring growth. Its business model of producing oil through transformation of food, plants and animal fats is a matter of concern for investors. The company's lack of SKUs in its skin care segment, limited distribution network and heavy third party dependence will render its revenue contribution stagnant going forward. Solazyme's financial problems, its inability to design a worthwhile manufacturing facility, and the delay in regulatory approval for the sale of microalgae would trouble the company further.

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