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PME: Adding Cardiology AI to the Arsenal Through Binding HOA with EchoIQ
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PME: Adding Cardiology AI to the Arsenal Through Binding HOA with EchoIQ
EQUITY RESEARCH QUICK TAKE
Royal Bank of Canada, Sydney Branch
Jackson Lee (Analyst)
June 24, 2026
Pro Medicus Limited
Adding Cardiology AI to the Arsenal Through Binding HOA with EchoIQ
ASX: PME | AUD 178.99 | Sector Perform | Price Target AUD 195.00
Sentiment: Positive
RBC View: PME and EIQ have entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) which will allow PME to distribute EchoSolve HF,
an AI-powered heart failure detection software, in exchange for an A$10m upfront investment and an optional A$10m tranche
upon FDA clearance. A strategically logical partnership, in our opinion, with initial analysis suggesting Visage and EchoSolve as
complementary platforms - Visage serving as the imaging and workflow layer and EchoSolve serving as the AI-driven diagnostic
intelligence layer on top. EIQ noted that the partnership provides a working capital bridge to FDA clearance (with last 4Q
reporting ~4.2 quarter of cash remaining) while simultaneously providing access to PME's network of tier-1 US health systems
and eliminating the need to build a direct sales force. For PME, the deal delivers both an economic interest and a product that
deepens its cardiology value proposition through the embedding of an AI diagnostic capability directly onto Visage. Ultimately,
a small investment here for PME with significant optionality: strategic upside if EchoSolve HF clears the FDA and gains traction
across PME's hospital network for an immaterial ~A$20m investment.
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Disseminated: Jun 24, 2026 20:38EDT; Produced: Jun 24, 2026 20:38EDT
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