hVIVO PLC's (LON:HVO) Dr Trevor Phillips caught up with Proactive London's Andrew Scott following the news they're to merge with Open Orphan PLC (LON:ORPH).
Open Orphan intends to maintain the existing research and development activities of hVIVO, relative to supporting hVIVO's clinical developments services offering.
Phillips says the deal will allow hVIVO shareholders to be part of a larger business with greater growth potential.