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Nanoco Group PLC : Lighting Division Update
RNS Number : 1436H Nanoco Group PLC 27 November 2015 For immediate release 27 November 2015 RNS REACH NANOCO GROUP PLC ("Nanoco" or the "Company") Lighting Division Update Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free……
RNS Number : 1436H
Nanoco Group PLC
27 November 2015
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NANOCO GROUP PLC
("Nanoco" or the "Company")
Lighting Division Update
Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the following update on its Lighting Division following the successful launch of the world's first CFQD® Quantum Dot lighting products at the LuxLive industry trade show in London.
Nanoco and its partner Marl International, a UK-based pioneer in LED lighting, launched four product groups at LuxLive including light-emitting ceiling tiles, strip lights, down lighters, and grow lights. All of the product groups use Nanoco CFQD® Quantum Dot film, with the thickness of the film and the size of the quantum dots fine-tuned for specific end uses where colour quality is the primary requirement.
In the run up to last week's LuxLive trade show, Nanoco was highlighted in the Lux Global Hotlist 2015 of the ten most exciting lighting firms worldwide. The Global Hotlist panel's citation described Nanoco as a producer of "cadmium-free quantum dots which promise near perfect colour rendering from LEDs". In addition, the Orion strip light developed with Marl was listed among the "10 product innovations to look out for" at the LuxLive show.
These accolades contributed to a high level of interest in Nanoco and Marl's stand at the show, along with a number of potential new business opportunities.
The lighting products for ambient and specialty lighting displayed at the show included light-emitting ceiling tiles that create diffuse, artificial daylight with a colour temperature of 6500k and low power consumption. These tiles have outstanding colour performance and are ideally suited to high end retail, healthcare and commercial applications.
The CFQD® Quantum Dot strip lights shown at LuxLive are particularly suited to architectural lighting applications and the down lights offer high end retailers the opportunity to showcase their merchandise under perfect lighting conditions.
Two versions of Nanoco and Marl's grow lights for horticultural applications were also showcased at LuxLive. These grow lights benefit from cadmium-free quantum dots tuned to the wavelengths of light needed for plant growth, hence saving energy and creating optimum lighting conditions. Nanoco is continuing to develop this grow light technology, for example by creating quantum dot films for specific types of plants.
Michael Edelman, Nanoco's CEO, commented: "We were delighted by the level of interest at LuxLive in the use of our cadmium-free quantum dot technology in lighting applications. We were also excited by the interest in the range of products that we have created alongside our partner Marl International.
"LEDs were by far the dominant lighting type at LuxLive, reflecting the compelling attractions of LEDs in the future of lighting. Our technology has the ability to add outstanding colour performance to the other benefits of LEDs, particularly energy efficiency."
For further information, please contact:
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Michael Edelman, Chief Executive Officer |
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David Blain, Chief Financial Officer Caroline Watson, Investor Relations Manager |
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Canaccord Genuity – Joint Broker |
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Liberum – Joint Broker |
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About Nanoco Group plc
Nanoco is a world leader in the development and production of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials for use in multiple applications including LCD displays, lighting, solar cells and bio-imaging. In the display market, it has an exclusive manufacturing and marketing licensing agreement with The Dow Chemical Company.
Nanoco was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Manchester, UK. It has production facilities in Runcorn, UK, and a US subsidiary, Nanoco Inc, based in Concord, MA. Nanoco also has business development executives in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Its technology is protected worldwide by a large and growing patent estate.
Nanoco is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and trades under the ticker symbol NANO. For further information please visit: www.nanocotechnologies.com.
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CloseMission Marketing : Acquisition of Chapter Agency Limited
RNS Number : 1411H The Mission Marketing Group PLC 27 November 2015 The Mission Marketing Group plc Acquisition of Chapter Agency Limited The Mission Marketing Group plc ('the missiontm', "the Company", AIM: TMMG), the marketing communications and advertising group, is pleased to announce that it……
RNS Number : 1411H
The Mission Marketing Group PLC
27 November 2015
The Mission Marketing Group plc
Acquisition of Chapter Agency Limited
The Mission Marketing Group plc ('the missiontm', "the Company", AIM: TMMG), the marketing communications and advertising group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Chapter Agency Limited which includes the recently acquired Bell and Watson Limited (together "Chapter"). Initial consideration of £1.3m is payable in cash on completion. Further consideration of up to £3.7m is payable subject to financial performance in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, of which the first £0.2m will be payable in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Acquisition").
About Chapter
Established in 2009, Chapter is a Midlands-based advertising agency employing 29 people and has an extensive client base including Nissan, Yardley, Topps Tiles, Crowdcube, Calor and Virgin Trains. Since launching, it has been voted National Advertising Agency of the Year at the Marketing Industry Awards and this month was the most nominated Agency at the prestigious Cream Awards 2015, winning in seven categories. Chapter Agency Limited also recently acquired Bell and Watson Limited, a consultancy that delivers specialist digital marketing services.
In the 12 months to 31 March 2014, Chapter had a turnover of £1.9m, profits of £0.4m and, at 31 March 2014, had total assets of £1m.
Commenting, David Morgan, Executive Chairman of the missiontm said:
"I am delighted to welcome Chapter to the missiontm portfolio. We have admired Chapter and its unique approach for quite some time and we are really looking forward to working with them as part of the missiontm. Chapter's team members already share a similar culture to us, making this a perfect fit. Their strategic expertise, creativity and strong team will complement our portfolio of Agencies and our shared knowledge can only strengthen Chapter's ethos of Sharper & Better."
Mike Rose, Managing Director of Chapter said:
"In just under 7 years, we have built a very special Agency and grown an extraordinary team. We feel very proud that the success and quality of Chapter has been recognised by the missiontm.
"Our culture has been a massive part of what makes Chapter different so we are impressed with how the missiontm allows its Agencies to stand alone and operate independently within the supporting strength of the Group. This is going to be a strong, collaborative and really exciting partnership enabling us to explore new initiatives together while preserving the closeness and understanding that are the heart of the Agency."
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the missiontm is a network of entrepreneurial marketing communications Agencies, now employing over 900 people in the UK, Asia and San Francisco. The Group comprises a complementary mix of integrated generalists, specialists in specific marketing/ communications activities and specialists in particular market sectors, all providing award-winning solutions to national and international Clients.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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CloseNetcall PLC : Contract Win
RNS Number : 9967G Netcall PLC 26 November 2015 RNS Reach NETCALL PLC ("Netcall", the "Company" or the "Group") Contract Win First Liberty Customer Experience Manager contract with a Local Authority Netcall plc (AIM: NET), a leading customer engagement software provider, is pleased to announce that it……
RNS Number : 9967G
Netcall PLC
26 November 2015
RNS Reach
NETCALL PLC
("Netcall", the "Company" or the "Group")
Contract Win
First Liberty Customer Experience Manager contract with a Local Authority
Netcall plc (AIM: NET), a leading customer engagement software provider, is pleased to announce that it has secured a five-year SaaS contract worth £400,000 to provide its Liberty Customer Experience Manager solution to a Local Authority.
With over 100 existing Local Authority customers using other elements of Netcall's multichannel Customer Engagement suite, this contract is the first with a Local Authority for the Customer Experience Manager (CXM) modules within Liberty. The customer will use the CXM module to provide a single view of all data relevant to their customers, enable efficient case management and facilitate multichannel interaction with their customers.
Netcall's ability to deliver the solution via a SaaS model was key to winning the contract. As the Local Authority is already a Netcall customer they will also benefit from the integration between the CXM module and their current Netcall Contact Handling solution to streamline interactions and enable web self-service.
Henrik Bang, CEO of Netcall commented: "Today's announcement is an excellent demonstration of the broad applicability of all modules within our Liberty suite across industry verticals. Today's Local Authorities are focused on providing increased levels of customer service via any communication means the customer wishes, whether that be telephone, mobile, web or email. Liberty enables them to provide this while reducing the cost of each interaction. We are delighted to be working with the Local Authority and look forward to helping them achieve their service goals."
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Henrik Bang, CEO Michael Jackson, Chairman James Ormondroyd, Group Finance Director |
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finnCap Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) |
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Alma PR |
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About Netcall plc
Netcall is a UK company quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Netcall's software product suite provides end-to-end customer engagement solutions, incorporating multi-channel contact centre, workforce optimisation, business process management and case management. The Netcall software platform helps organisations meet the growing demands of their customers and prospects whilst improving internal efficiencies, thereby increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.
Netcall's customer base contains over 700 organisations in both the private and public sectors. These include two thirds of the NHS Acute Health Trusts, major telecoms operators such as BT and leading organisations including Interflora, Lloyds Banking Group, Cineworld, Axa, and British Sugar.
For further information, please consult the Netcall website: www.netcall.com.
This information is provided by RNS
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Close365 Agile Group PLC : Launch of new IoT solutions
RNS Number : 1135F 365 Agile Group PLC 10 November 2015 365 Agile Group plc ("365 Agile" or "the Company") Launch of new IoT solutions 365 Agile is pleased to announce the launch of three new Internet of Things ("IoT") based solutions designed specifically for the Social Housing……
RNS Number : 1135F
365 Agile Group PLC
10 November 2015
365 Agile Group plc
("365 Agile" or "the Company")
Launch of new IoT solutions
365 Agile is pleased to announce the launch of three new Internet of Things ("IoT") based solutions designed specifically for the Social Housing and Care & Support sectors.
The first solution, 365 Agile's 'Smart Heating Control' enables households to have access to cutting edge technology to control the heating in their homes and to gain greater visibility and control on their use of energy from a smart phone or tablet. The smart heating control unit is designed to be easily retro-fitted in just a few minutes by replacing existing standard controllers. The smart unit also provides predictive maintenance alerts to report when a boiler is not working properly and requires maintenance allowing customers to choose a convenient time for preventative maintenance rather than having to wait until the heating system fails. The advanced option also includes full zonal control using thermostatic radiator valves which are easily fitted to existing radiators. The technology should allow users to achieve savings on energy expenditure and will enable Social Housing organisations to significantly reduce operation maintenance costs whilst improving customer service.
The second solution, the Assisted Living suite, is designed to provide advanced levels of care and support to vulnerable customers through the use of 365 Agile's range of smart sensors. The solution will allow non-invasive monitoring of customer behaviour and will provide alerts and tasks in the event that someone needs assistance. The sensors stream real-time data back to the 365 Agile platform and information can be shared with family members as well as care providers. 365 Agile has also been collaborating with Tunstall Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare solutions, to provide cutting edge solutions to customers that enhance service and provide improved levels of care and support.
The third solution is focused on security with 365 Agile's smart sensors being installed to deliver a low-cost home security pack which will monitor movement, temperature and doors and windows and provide alerts to the customer.
365 Agile already has over 50,000 downloads across the UK and Europe and these new solutions provide a revolutionary new way of delivering services to the Social Housing and Care & Support sectors. 365 Agile has been working closely with Microsoft and has architected the solutions based on the Microsoft Azure stack. The solutions mark the first of a range of 'shrink-wrapped' solutions from 365 Agile that will reduce cost, improve customer service and streamline processes. The new solutions will be available to the Social Housing sector through technology business partner Castleton Technology.
365 Agile is launching the solutions at Microsoft's Future Decoded 2015 at ExCeL London on 10th &11th November.
Jonathan Holyhead, CEO of 365Agile commented:
"365Agile's platform creates a powerful combination that will dramatically transform service delivery. The initial set of smart solutions are being rolled out to the Social Housing and Care & Support sectors and will enable organisations to reduce cost, improve customer service and streamline processes. We have worked closely with Microsoft in the UK and have leveraged the power and scale of Azure with their team to create truly unique solutions that will deliver real benefits and positive change to both organisations and tenants."
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This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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CloseNanoco Group PLC : Presentation at LuxLive and Strategies in Light
RNS Number : 1775F Nanoco Group PLC 10 November 2015 This release replaces the RNS Reach announcement released at 7am this morning due to an issue with the LuxLive website link in the earlier release. For immediate release 10 November 2015 RNS REACH NANOCO GROUP……
RNS Number : 1775F
Nanoco Group PLC
10 November 2015
This release replaces the RNS Reach announcement released at 7am this morning due to an issue with the LuxLive website link in the earlier release.
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NANOCO GROUP PLC
("Nanoco" or "the Company")
Presentation at LuxLive and Strategies in Light Conferences
Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it will be presenting at LuxLive and Strategies in Light Conferences. The event will be held between 17-19 November 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Steve Reinhard, Vice President Business Development, will be delivering a presentation on "Light People Like" that explores the progress of cadmium-free quantum dots in the lighting industry and the technology's potential to address unmet requisites for "natural" colour.
Nanoco and its partner Marl International, a pioneer of the LED lighting industry, will be demonstrating four product lines based on Nanoco's CFQD® quantum dot film technology. These products will showcase CFQD® Quantum Dot technology as a revolutionary solution for high-end lighting applications in retail and specialty, architecture, and agriculture, where maintaining true-to-life colour representations maximizes user experience and value.
Nanoco will also display its patent-pending Deep Red CFQD® quantum dot film for horticultural applications, designed to promote the propagation and vegetative stage of plant growth and stimulate greater chlorophyll absorption – important for higher yielding plants.
Further details about LuxLive and Strategies in Light Conferences are available at this link: http://luxlive.co.uk/
Michael Edelman, Nanoco's CEO, commented: "We are delighted to participate at this year's LuxLive and Strategies in Light Conferences. Our presentations will explain how Nanoco's cadmium free quantum dots will revolutionise colour in lighting. Nanoco's applications in lighting have gained momentum this year and we look forward to continuing our progress in this area."
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Nanoco |
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David Blain, Chief Financial Officer Caroline Watson, Investor Relations Manager |
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About Nanoco Group plc
Nanoco is a world leader in the development and production of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials for use in multiple applications including LCD displays, lighting, solar cells and bio-imaging. In the display market, it has an exclusive manufacturing and marketing licensing agreement with The Dow Chemical Company.
Nanoco was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Manchester, UK. It has production facilities in Runcorn, UK, and a US subsidiary, Nanoco Inc, based in Concord, MA. Nanoco also has business development executives in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Its technology is protected worldwide by a large and growing patent estate.
Nanoco is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and trades under the ticker symbol NANO. For further information please visit: www.nanocotechnologies.com.
This information is provided by RNS
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CloseOxford Pharmascience : Successful Completion of PoC for OXPzero Ibuprofen
RNS Number : 6225E Oxford Pharmascience Group PLC 05 November 2015 Oxford Pharmascience Group plc ("Oxford Pharmascience" or the "Company") Successful Completion of Proof-of-Concept for OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen Following the successful completion of the second study with OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen, the Company is pleased to announce that it has……
RNS Number : 6225E
Oxford Pharmascience Group PLC
05 November 2015
Oxford Pharmascience Group plc
("Oxford Pharmascience" or the "Company")
Successful Completion of Proof-of-Concept for OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen
Following the successful completion of the second study with OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen, the Company is pleased to announce that it has established a robust body of data which it will use to progress into partnering discussions for the application of the Company's OXPzeroTM technology to ibuprofen.
The body of data collected across the two studies demonstrate that OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen is a differentiated, superior form of ibuprofen delivering a range of benefits over the standard drug across multiple parameters. In particular, OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen has been proven to:
– deliver major reduction in the incidence and severity of gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage;
– completely taste mask the bitterness of ibuprofen; and
– deliver an attractive PK profile with immediate and complete drug release.
The Company believes these benefits offer major competitive advantages and strongly position OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen to become a disruptive compound in the worldwide ibuprofen market. Ibuprofen is currently the dominant NSAID molecule in the pain relief and anti-inflammatory sector with worldwide sales of Ibuprofen in excess of $4bn per annum. The Company has initiated contact with a number of large, global pharmaceutical companies with strategic interest in the ibuprofen market and is at an advanced stage of preparing information to proceed to the commercialisation phase with the OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen asset.
Marcelo Bravo, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We are very pleased with the data package on OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen which demonstrates this is a compound with potential to disrupt the market, delivering a range of key benefits that provide clear and compelling differentiation. The body of data shows this is a versatile and flexible technology that can allow major brand owners to create and sustain competitive advantage in the large and growing ibuprofen market through multiple brand extension options. In the coming weeks, we will be completing preparation of commercial discussion materials with the aim of seeking a partner for the OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen platform. We look forward to updating shareholders in due course.
We continue making great progress with other key NSAIDs, namely OXPzeroTM Naproxen, OXPzeroTM Diclofenac and OXPzeroTM Aspirin and also evaluating further targets. Additional announcements will be made as appropriate."
Background
The Company has conducted two proof-of-concept studies with OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen, each performed with average prescription doses of ibuprofen (2 x 400mg tablets three times per day i.e. 2.4g per day) in healthy subjects:
· Study 1 – OXP001-002: (performed and reported in 2014) PK and endoscopy study with a standard oral 400 mg tablet with OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen vs. Brufen® in 43 healthy subjects.
· Study 2 – OXP001-003: Two part study. Part 1 PK study in 10 healthy subjects reported in August 2015. Part 2 PK and endoscopy study in 43 healthy subjects commenced in August 2015 and now complete. Both parts of the study were performed with a chewable tablet of optimised OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen vs. Brufen®. PK assessments after single dose in Part 1. In Part 2, PK assessments were made on Days 1 and 7 with endoscopy assessments on Day 8.
Endoscopy data confirms major reduction in the incidence and severity of GI mucosal damage
Data from both studies show a consistent, positive trend for OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen through a reduction in the incidence and severity of GI mucosal damage when compared to the Brufen reference.
– OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen exhibited major reductions in the incidence of severe GI mucosal damage (Lanza score ≥3) vs Brufen® ranging from 59% in Study 1 to 36% in Study 2. These are large reductions in the "severe" end of the Lanza scale, namely subjects with over 10 erosions and/or ulcers, demonstrating a clear impact for OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen. Based on odds ratios of 0.16 and 0.43, there is 5.9 to 2.2 times greater likelihood of having Lanza ≥ 3 in the Brufen® group than in the OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen group.
– OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen reduces the odds of a higher Lanza score by approximately 50% to 80% based on odds ratios of 0.17 and 0.46.
– OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen exhibited reductions in the overall mean Lanza score by between 0.9 (p = 0.006) in Study 1 and 0.3 (p = 0.185) in Study 2.
Between Study 1 and Study 2, the comparator Brufen® arm exhibited the biggest changes in absolute levels of GI irritation, with a reduction observed in the second study compared to the first. This demonstrates the variance in these relatively small studies which accounts for the loss of statistical significance in the endoscopy endpoint measures in the second study. Endoscopy efficacy measures were comparable between the OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen products tested in both studies. Further, the lack of correlation between PK (AUC, Cmax, Tmax) and GI damage across studies and treatment groups was confirmed, indicating that the GI irritation reduction seen in Study 1 was not PK dependent, validating the reduction in GI mucosal damage results seen in study 1.
The Company is of the view that the data overall demonstrates that OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen is delivering major reduction in GI mucosal damage and presents an attractive profile for commercialisation.
Superior taste masking
The taste masking benefit of OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen was demonstrated using subject interviews with the chewable tablet of ibuprofen during Study 2. Consistent feedback was received confirming that the chewable tablets were tasteless, with little of the burn or after-taste issues associated with standard ibuprofen. 90% of subjects stated that there was no bitter taste after chewing the OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen tablets. These results highlight the ability of the OXPzeroTM technology to taste mask the ibuprofen by trapping it within the layers of the OXPzeroTM matrix until the drug is released in the stomach.
Attractive PK Profile
PK results from Study 2 show complete and rapid drug release with prolonged T1/2 (the time taken to reach half of peak concentration). PK data also show Tmax (time to reach maximum serum concentration) and AUC (Area Under the Curve or total drug exposure over time) comparable to Brufen®, confirming that OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen used in Study 2 is a product with immediate and complete drug release characteristics. While the PK profile of OXPzeroTM Ibuprofen is comparable to Brufen® on these measures, the maximum level of drug concentration in plasma (Cmax) is lower than that of Brufen®, but well within the therapeutic range.
The data also demonstrate that the release properties can be adapted and the Company believes that the OXPzeroTM platform technology offers the ability to adjust speed of release to meet specific product requirements. The Company believes this is an attractive PK profile with clinical advantage suitable for commercialisation.
* The modified Lanza Scale is a scoring system commonly used to describe the severity of damage to the upper gastro-intestinal tract. The scale in this study was: Score 0 = no damage; 1 = single erosion; 2 = 2 to 9 erosions; 3 = 10 or more erosions; 4 = ulcer. Ulcers were defined as mucosal breaks of 3mm or more demonstrating unequivocal depth.
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About Oxford Pharmascience Group Plc
Oxford Pharmascience Group Plc uses a range of proprietary technology platforms to re-develop existing medicines to make them better, safer or easier to take. The Company does not manufacture or sell its own pharmaceutical products direct to consumers but instead seeks to license its technologies and dossiers to a network of partners, mainly leading pharmaceutical companies with Rx (prescription) and OTC (Over the Counter) branded portfolios.
Oxford Pharmascience Group Plc focuses on existing medicines that are proven to be safe and effective but nevertheless still have associated issues and side effects often affecting compliance. By working with such medicines the Company is able to develop new innovative products for a fraction of the cost, in much quicker timescales and without the high risk of failure associated with developing new drugs.
NSAIDs are one of the most widely used classes of drugs, with combined annual sales in excess of $12bn and more than 30 million users worldwide consuming NSAIDs each day. Ibuprofen is currently the dominant NSAID molecule in the pain relief and anti-inflammatory sector. Worldwide sales of Ibuprofen are in excess of $4bn per annum at manufacturers selling prices. Chronic use of NSAIDs causes well-documented GI side effects, including ulcers and bleeding, and leads to significant morbidity and mortality in a substantial number of patients, with significant associated healthcare costs. The OXPzero™ platform technology reduces these risks and is being selectively applied to the most commonly used NSAID molecules, namely ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac for pain and inflammation and aspirin for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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CloseAvanti Comms Group : Contract Win: Telkom SA
RNS Number : 2713E Avanti Communications Group Plc 03 November 2015 3 November 2015 AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC Telkom SA Contract Win Avanti Communications Group plc ("Avanti" or "the Group"), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa,……
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Avanti Communications Group Plc
03 November 2015
3 November 2015
AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
Telkom SA Contract Win
Avanti Communications Group plc ("Avanti" or "the Group"), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, announces that it has won a contract with Telkom SA to provide national high-speed broadband coverage across South Africa.
Service will be supplied using Avanti's HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite, which has 100% coverage of South Africa across five beams. This multi-year commitment is expected to make a significant contribution to filling HYLAS 2 and HYLAS 4 South African capacity in a market that is developing well for Avanti.
David Williams, Chief Executive of Avanti said: "It is of great importance for Avanti to secure the partnership of Telkom in our shared mission to bring broadband to all government sites, businesses and homes in South Africa. The country is Avanti's most important market and is served by HYLAS 2 and HYLAS 4. We are privileged to have been selected and look forward to a strong partnership. Avanti has now won contracts with the incumbent national telecoms companies in all of its core African markets, in-line with its announced strategy."
For further information please contact:
Avanti: Matthew Springett, +44 (0)207 749 6703
Montfort: Nick Miles / James Olley, +44 (0)203 770 7909
Redleaf: Hannah Nicolas, +44 (0)207 382 4734
Cenkos Securities: Max Hartley (Nomad) / Julian Morse, +44 (0)207 397 8900
Notes to editors
Avanti connects people wherever they are – in their homes, businesses, in government and on mobiles. Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and more than 160 partners in 118 countries, the network provides ubiquitous internet service to a quarter of the world's population. Avanti delivers the level of quality and flexibility that the most demanding telecoms customers in the world seek.
Avanti is the first mover in high throughput satellite data communications in EMEA. It has rights to orbital slots and Ka band spectrum in perpetuity that covers an end market of over 1.7bn people.
The Group has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates satellites, gateway earth stations, datacentres and a fibre ring.
Avanti has a unique Cloud based customer interface that is protected by patented technology.
The Group has three satellites in orbit and a further two fully funded satellites under construction.
Avanti Communications is listed in London on AIM (AVN:LSE).
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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CloseNeville Registrars welcomes London Finance & Investment Group P.L.C.
Neville Registrars is delighted to welcome London Finance & Investment Group P.L.C. as the newest addtion to its list of client companies. London Finance & Investment Group is a United Kingdom investment finance and management company listed on the London (Sterling Share Price) and Johannesburg (South African Rand Share Price) Stock Exchanges. Further……
Neville Registrars is delighted to welcome London Finance & Investment Group P.L.C. as the newest addtion to its list of client companies.
London Finance & Investment Group is a United Kingdom investment finance and management company listed on the London (Sterling Share Price) and Johannesburg (South African Rand Share Price) Stock Exchanges. Further information can be found on the Company's website: http://www.city-group.com/london-finance-investment-group-plc/
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First Derivatives : Contract win with National Stock Exchange of India
RNS Number : 0978E First Derivatives PLC 02 November 2015 First Derivatives plc ("FD" or the "Company") Contract win with National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) FD (AIM:FDP.L, ESM:FDP.I), a leading provider of software and consulting services, is pleased to announce a contract win with the……
RNS Number : 0978E
First Derivatives PLC
02 November 2015
First Derivatives plc
("FD" or the "Company")
Contract win with National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
FD (AIM:FDP.L, ESM:FDP.I), a leading provider of software and consulting services, is pleased to announce a contract win with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for a range of next generation trading services, based on FD's kdb+ software platform. Following successful user testing, the system has gone live and as a result NSE is now able to provide its clients with the capability to test their algorithms before they are made live.
The NSE, set up in 1992, is a thought leader in the deployment of technology to improve trading practices. This contract has the potential to serve as an example towards improving the robustness of exchange trading platforms on a global basis and also in providing additional, value-added services to market participants.
The contract also adds a flagship global Exchange to FD's customer base in a strategically important region. Under the contract, FD will provide an Algorithmic Testing Facility which will allow NSE market participants to test the impact of their algorithms before they are deployed in production, using trade simulators to replay historical data, create market "noise" and generate extreme market shocks to fully explore the robustness and efficacy of new algorithms.
Ravi Varanasi, Chief, Business Development, NSE commented: "The system is expected to deliver value added services to the market participants. We can now provide Algo Test facility and accompanying data analytics to the market participants when they want it. Through individual, group and crowd tests the market participants may track an algorithm's efficiency within and across clients."
Brian Conlon, Chief Executive Officer of FD, commented: "This is an important win for FD, once again referencing our software's ability to manage large volumes of real time data and, in this case, help Exchanges protect their integrity while allowing their market participants to deploy algorithms quickly and safely. We are delighted to welcome NSE as a client."
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Graham Ferguson, Finance Director Ian Mitchell, Head of Investor Relations |
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Goodbody (ESM Adviser and Broker) |
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Walbrook PR |
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About FD
FD is a global technology provider with nearly 20 years of experience of working with some of the world's largest finance, technology and energy institutions. FD is the developer of the world-leading database technology kdb+. FD employs over 1,400 people worldwide and has operations in London, New York, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Palo Alto, Toronto, Philadelphia, Dublin, Belfast and its headquarters in Newry.
For further information, please visit www.firstderivatives.com
About National Stock Exchange of India
In its 20 year history, NSE has transformed the capital market, based on technology, innovation and high standards of governance and management practices. NSE's business practices, product innovation and high levels of integrity have earned it the trust of the financial market worldwide. Besides being a platform of choice for all exchange traded financial products in India, NSE's flagship index, the Nifty 50, has become a benchmark as a national level economic parameter. According to the World Federation of Exchanges' ratings, NSE is the largest exchange in the world in currency options and index options and third largest in cash market trade. Among the many accolades won by the exchange, the recent and coveted CII-EXIM Bank Prize for Business Excellence is a recognition of this remarkable journey.
For further information, please visit www.nseindia.com
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RNS Number : 8380D Fastjet PLC 29 October 2015 fastjet Plc ("fastjet" or the "Company") 29 October 2015 fastjet Zimbabwe's inaugural flight fastjet (AIM:FJET), Africa's low-cost airline, is pleased to confirm that the first flight of its subsidiary fastjet Zimbabwe, between Harare and Victoria Falls, took place yesterday.……
RNS Number : 8380D
Fastjet PLC
29 October 2015
fastjet Plc
("fastjet" or the "Company")
29 October 2015
fastjet Zimbabwe's inaugural flight
fastjet (AIM:FJET), Africa's low-cost airline, is pleased to confirm that the first flight of its subsidiary fastjet Zimbabwe, between Harare and Victoria Falls, took place yesterday. This marks the successful launch of a new low-cost Zimbabwean airline and the second fastjet airline.
fastjet Zimbabwe's first flight departed Harare International Airport with dignitaries, government officials, media and local passengers on board. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, the flight was welcomed by the Mayor of Victoria Falls and the return flight landed in Harare to an official launch ceremony.
fastjet Zimbabwe will initially fly between Harare and Victoria Falls three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with more flights being added as demand increases.
The Zimbabwe Government has designated the airline on routes to South Africa, Botswana and Malawi. Further designations to Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Namibia and Mozambique are all expected to be granted over the coming weeks.
Commenting, fastjet Chief Executive Officer Ed Winter said: "Today is a momentous day for fastjet as we launch fastjet Zimbabwe, our second low-cost airline in Africa, allowing even more people to enjoy safe, reliable, convenient and affordably priced air travel."
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Sanlam Securities UK Limited – Joint Broker |
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About fastjet Plc
fastjet Plc is the holding company of the low cost airline fastjet which commenced flights under the fastjet brand in Tanzania in November 2012. By adhering to international standards of safety, quality, security and reliability, fastjet has brought a new flying experience to the African market at unprecedented low prices. Utilising its fleet of Airbus A319s, fastjet is implementing the low-cost model across Africa and its long-term strategy is to become the continent's first low-cost, pan-African airline.
The results of a customer satisfaction survey showed that 100% of customers were likely to recommend fastjet to a friend. In developing its strong brand and identity, fastjet has won and been nominated for a number of awards, including winning three Transform awards for the rebrand and launch of fastjet, the award for "Brand Strategy of the Year" at 2014's Drum Marketing Awards in London, and the Transport Innovator Award at the 8th Transport Africa Awards 2015 in Johannesburg.
fastjet Plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market.
For more information see www.fastjet.com.
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