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Benchmark Holdings PLC
LON:BMK
Benchmark Holdings PLC is a market leading aquaculture biotechnology company. The company's mission is to drive sustainability in aquaculture by delivering mission critical products and solutions that improve farming efficiency and animal health and welfare for aquaculture producers. Through a global footprint in 26 countries and a broad portfolio of products and solutions, Benchmark addresses the major aquaculture species in all the major aquaculture regions around the world.
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Benchmark Holdings lists on Euronext Growth Oslo
By listing in Oslo, Benchmark joins the leading exchange for aquaculture and seafood globally"
Benchmark expects 'better-than-expected' performance in its three business areas in Q4
The aquaculture biotechnology business is progressing towards a listing on Euronext Growth Oslo by the end of 2022
Benchmark Holdings completes £65mln green bond issue
The AIM-quoted biotech company will use the funds to refinance existing debt obligations
Benchmark Holdings revenues and earnings jump as health sales soar
The aquaculture biotechnology group also made progress toward a planned listing on Euronext Growth Oslo by the end of the calendar year
Benchmark Holdings converts Norway debt to green loan after meeting ESG criteria
ESG criteria included water management and the use of sustainable raw materials from deforestation-free sources
Benchmark Holdings shares boosted by 'excellent' first half
It comes as the second quarter marked the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of substantial revenue and earnings growth
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Benchmark Holdings granted market authorisation for salmon farm treatment
Granting of the marketing authorisation variation also represents a step towards optimising the efficiency of the company's sea lice solution
Benchmark Holdings says trading in line after a 'good' quarter
The aquaculture biotechnology business said there is a positive market environment across its core species
Benchmark Holdings tops up finances as seafood markets bounce back
Aim-listed group is raising £20.7mln through a placing at 62p
Benchmark to beat forecasts as aquaculture bounces back
Advanced Nutrition has been the stand-out performer
Benchmark Holdings water purification system wins top marks from leading environmental body
The CleanTreat technology won the highest possible mark awarded by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Benchmark Holdings enjoying good momentum across the business
The group has seen some recovery from COVID-19 in its end markets, particularly in shrimp, as lockdown restrictions ease and the hospitality sector reopens
Benchmark receives authorisation in Norway for salmon treatment
Marketing authorisation represents 'a major milestone for the company'
Benchmark performs well in the first half
Significant progress was made towards commercialisation of the new sea lice treatment BMK08 and CleanTreat
Benchmark says sea lice treatment limits ratified under EU law
The commercial launch remains subject to the grant of a Marketing Authorisation in Norway.
Benchmark higher as it inks first agreements for CleanTreat water purification system
The aquaculture firm said the deals secure customer access to one of its CleanTreat units which will be deployed in conjunction with the new sea lice treatment BMK08
Benchmark Holdings highlights positive start to current financial year as it swings into profit
The aquaculture specialist partially attributed the improved performance to a 32% jump in revenues from its Advanced Nutrition business following what it said was “slight improvement in certain markets” where COVID-19 restrictions have ease
Benchmark in much stronger position after completing its asset disposal programme
On the trading front, the picture in the fiscal fourth-quarter (Q4) was much the same as in Q3, with the shrimp markets having a tough time while salmon markets were relatively stable
Benchmark Holdings says European Medicine Agency committee recommends inclusion of BMK08's active pharmaceutical ingredient in fin fish
The aquaculture biotechnology business noted that this is an important step towards the launch of BMK08 together with the company's water purification system CleanTreat in the second quarter of its financial year to end-September 2021
Benchmark swings to positive earnings in third quarter, boosted by genetics division
The aquaculture group said the genetics business had seen “continued good performance” in the quarter
Benchmark completes sale of vaccine manufacturing assets
The company has sold the Braintree facility to Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult for £16mln
Benchmark clinches deal to sell vaccine manufacturing assets
The group's facility in Braintree will be sold to Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult for £16mln in cash
Benchmark to secure up to £14.7mln from sale of FishVet business
The aquaculture firm has sold the business to a subsidiary of Zoetis, the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock
Benchmark completes sale of vet training provider Improve International
The aquaculture firm said it will receive up to £12.75mln from the sale of Improve to three of its directors alongside private equity firm RJD Partners
Benchmark says longer-term fundamentals of the business remain attractive
"Our salmon business has been more robust in the face of the global lockdown with good visibility, and this, together with a solid cash position after our fundraising in February and our cash conservation plan, gives us confidence in managi
Benchmark Holdings bids farewell to its chief scientific officer
With Trond Williksen set to join the company as its chief executive officer in June, the group's top management team is adopting a different shape
Benchmark unveils aquaculture veteran as the new CEO
Williksen is highly experienced in the international aquaculture and seafood industries, having held senior executive positions in the sector for more than 20 years
Benchmark in strong liquidity position as coronavirus outbreak reduces consumption of its advanced nutrition products
"We continue to serve our customers with limited interruption to date," Benchmark said
Benchmark Holdings plans acceleration of restructuring and cost saving plans
The company said it is “in a stronger financial position” to prepare for the launch of its BMK08 sea lice treatment following a £42mln fundraising earlier this week
Benchmark seeking to raise £43mln via a share placing and open offer to fund commercial development of CleanTreat
The AIM-listed company said the placing will be at an issue price of 40p per ordinary share, with the open offer to be priced at the same level
Benchmark heartened by progress towards launch of BMK08 in otherwise challenging year
Revenue from continuing operations of £37.0mln was 10% above the prior year (2018: £33.6mln) driven by strong growth in the Genetics division
Benchmark Holdings considering the optimal strategy to commercialise CleanTreat
2019 was a challenging year for the group's Advanced Nutrition division
Benchmark’s CFO-to-be joins the company
Septima Maguire, previously at veterinary pharmaceuticals firm Dechra will begin on 18 December to ensure a smooth transition
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Benchmark Holding set to receive final US$8.75mln payment following break-up of its joint venture
The AquaChile deal was unpicked after Benchmark's local partner was taken over
Benchmark Holdings directors shell out £600,000 on shares
Executive chairman Peter George dipped in for £470,000 and non-exec Yngve Myhre for another £135,240
Benchmark Holdings says licensing talks hit by delays
The aquaculture health group said it will accelerate the programme of disposals and structural efficiencies
Benchmark's founder and CEO, Malcolm Pye, to stand down
"He has been instrumental in developing a culture in the business that is passionate about sustainability and animal welfare," said Benchmark's chairman, Peter George
Benchmark Holdings appoints Dechra Pharmaceutical director as CFO
Septima Maguire, who spent four years at Dechra Pharmaceuticals, will start her new role at Benchmark in November
Benchmark Holdings hopeful string of licensing deals will offset ‘challenging’ shrimp and seabass markets
“The company is actively progressing its programme of operational and structural efficiencies, including key commercial licensing deals for its non-core animal vaccines, which, if completed this financial year, are expected to substantially
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Benchmark makes breakthrough discovery in combating infection in tilapia
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Benchmark CFO to step down
The aquaculture and genetics firm said Mark Plampin would continue in the role until a successor was found to ensure an orderly transition process
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Benchmark shrugs off challenging shrimp market to deliver earnings growth
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Benchmark Holdings sees full-year results in line with market forecasts
Benchmark said it delivered against the strategic milestones it set for the period
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Benchmark Holdings to go it alone in Chile after partner is taken over
Benchmark will use investment to build its presence independently in Chile
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Benchmark sees benefits of aquaculture research as revenues rise
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Benchmark Holdings wins patent infringement case against Thai competitor
The two patents related to Benchmark’s Artemia hatching and enrichment technologies
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FTSE 100 closes in the red as Brexit and trade worries dampen the mood
Footsie closed the day down around 19 points at 7,016, with big miners in the losers list.
Benchmark Holdings has eggs in all the right baskets
Food fundamentals remain firmly in favour of the fish farming specialist
Benchmark shares on the up as new salmon egg production facility opens
Benchmark hopes the new facility will help the firm capitalise on its leading market position in salmon genetics and the favourable long-term market trends in the industry
Benchmark nudges higher as underlying earnings double in first half
The fish health and nutrition group has enjoyed a solid first half of its financial year, with revenues climbing and underlying earnings soaring
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Benchmark Holdings pays US$16.25mln for 49% stake in Chilean joint venture
The JV establishes a platform for Benchmark to develop a leading position in breeding and genetics in the world's second largest Atlantic salmon production market;
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