NetScientific PLC (AIM:NSCI) has noted first-quarter results from its portfolio company PDS Biotechnology, which also has results from key trials upcoming at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago in June.
Abstract # 6041 will summarize updates to the preliminary efficacy and safety data from the PDS-sponsored VERSATILE-002 Phase 2 clinical trial, which is evaluating PDS0101 in combination with Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic HPV16-positive head and neck cancer.
Polarean Imaging PLC (AIM:POLX, OTC:PLLWF) and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) are to work together on a study into the long-term effects of Covid-19 in patients still having difficulty breathing after the virus has gone.
The company will provide its xenon polariser system for the EXPLAIN study being run by OUH and also help researchers analyse the datasets from enrolled patients.
Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) said trading for the year to April has been in line with internal expectations, with the company continuing to explore opportunities for its solid-state batteries.
Still at the pre-commercial stage, revenues are expected to come in at around £0.5mln, with and an increased underlying loss of around £7.0mln from the build-out and opening of its manufacturing facility for the Stereax micro batteries.
Zephyr Energy PLC said output from its asset portfolio in the Williston Basin, North Dakota, almost tripled in the first quarter of 2022.
Sales from the (non-operated) portfolio averaged circa 1,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) net to Zephyr, up from 548 boepd in the previous three months, with a net aggregate of 144,540 barrels of oil equivalent (boe).
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd told investors it has now received clearance from the TSX Venture Exchange for the issue of new shares in order to complete the acquisition of Azinam Group.
Powerhouse Energy Group PLC confirmed it's aware of speculation on an investor forum website that it may enter a joint venture with Hydrogen Utopia International PLC in a proposed waste to hydrogen facility in Ireland. However, the UK technology company commercialising hydrogen production from plastic cautions there is no agreement in place and no certainty it will decide to pursue the opportunity.
Gaming Realms Plc executive chairman has bought 100,000 shares in the company, at a price of 27p each, taking his shareholding to 26.7mln share representing 9.14% of the company. Also non-executive director purchase 416,777 shares priced at 25.81p, increasing his holding to 10.8mln shares or 3.71% of the company.
discoverIE Group Plc non-executive director Bruce Thompson has bought 5,000 shares at an average price of 692.7p, increasing his shareholding to 45,000 shares representing 0.05% of the company.
NextEnergy Solar Fund has confirmed it will pay an interim dividend of 1.79p for the quarter ended March 31. The record date for the dividend will be May 20 for payment on June 30.