Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (OXFYY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome, and thank you for joining us. Let me briefly set out how we will structure today. I'll start with some opening remarks and set out our near-term outlook. I'll then hand over to Nick to take you through the first half performance and 2026 guidance in more detail. I'll come back after that to take you through our strategy, the priorities we have set and our longer-term outlook. I'll then close with the key takeaways before Nick and I take your questions.

This is my first results presentation as CEO of Oxford Nanopore. So let me take you through how I have spent the last 6 months. I joined Oxford Nanopore because I strongly believe it can become an extraordinary company. And I've seen enough in my time here to know that it is true. It combines a highly differentiated technology platform, a strong research foundation and global reach with the opportunity to unlock significantly more value than the business delivers today. Alongside working with the leadership team to manage the business, my initial focus has been on listening, learning and setting priorities. I've spent significant time with our