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Syncona upbeat on interim trial results at Beacon Therapeutics
Syncona announced positive three-month interim results from the phase two ‘DAWN’ trial conducted by its portfolio company Beacon Therapeutics on Friday.
Shield Therapeutics secures $10m investment, announces RetailBook offer
Shield Therapeutics announced on Friday that it has secured a $10m investment from its largest shareholder, AOP Health International Management, through a subscription of 256. 4 million new shares at 3p per share.
Emmerson raises £0.85m to fund dispute with Moroccan government
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson announced on Friday that it has raised £0. 85m to fund its next move in its dispute with the Moroccan government.
Litigation Capital finance chief joins the board
Litigation Capital Management announced the appointment of chief financial officer David Collins to its board of directors on Friday, effective immediately.
Aptamer appoints three new members to scientific board
Aptamer Group announced the appointment of three new members to its scientific advisory board on Friday, as it advanced the commercialisation of its ‘Optimer’ binders for life sciences applications.
EnSilica wins $30m timing controller design and supply contract
EnSilica announced a contract for the design and supply of a precision timing controller ASIC on Friday, projected to generate over $30m in revenue over 10 years.
Mercia to invest another £4m in Netacea
Mercia Asset Management announced a £4m follow-on investment in Netacea Group, a specialist in AI-driven defense against bot attacks, on Friday.
Likewise sees particularly positive trading in October and November
Floor coverings business Likewise Group said on Friday that trading in October and November had been "particularly positive", with its like-for-like performance showing "strong growth" year-on-year.
SDX Energy to delist shares from AIM
Exploration and production SDX Energy revealed on Friday that it will look to delist from London's AIM market and become a private company.
Quiz shares slump as group warns of potential need for further funding
Clothing business Quiz warned on Friday that it may require additional funding as decreased footfall weighed on sales in the three months ended 30 November.
Camellia launches buyback after completing BF&M stake sale
AIM-listed food producer Camellia has launched a £9m share buyback plan to return capital to shareholders following the completion of the $100m sale of its stake in Bermuda and Caribbean-focused insurer BF&M.