hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) has acquired Cryostore for up to £3.2 million, boosting its biobank services with temperature-controlled storage for clinical samples. CEO Yamin ‘Mo’ Khan says the deal enhances lab services and creates cross-selling opportunities in clinical trials.
Solvonis Therapeutics PLC (LSE:SVNS) is progressing with its acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences in a £5 million deal to strengthen its focus on addiction and mental health treatments. CEO Anthony Tennyson highlighted Awakn’s advanced programs for alcohol use disorder and PTSD as key assets.
Technology Minerals PLC (LSE:TM1) 48.35%-owned battery recycling firm, Recyclus, has secured a TFS licence to export black mass to Glencore. CEO Alex Stanbury says the approval is a big step forward for battery recycling and circularity.
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF) reported strong interim results, increasing its dividend target to at least 8.9 pence per share. Bluefields Partners managing partner James Armstrong highlighted over £90 million in liquidity and new assets boosting operational performance.
Greencoat UK Wind PLC (LSE:UKW) has announced a new £100 million buyback program following the completion of the previous program and after paying out £250 million in dividends for 2024. The fund's strong cash generation and capital recycling strategy position it well for growth in the UK wind sector.