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15 December 2023
Aptamer Group plc
("Aptamer", the "Company" or the "Group")
Annual General Meeting Statement
Aptamer Group plc (AIM: APTA), the developer of novel Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10:00 am today at the offices of Aptamer Group plc, Windmill House, Innovation Way, York, YO10 5BR.
Since the Group was recapitalised in August 2023, it has made significant technical and commercial progress. This includes a reduction of the cost base, streamlining of the production processes for increased production capacity and a reduction of material requirements from customers. The Group has continued to build and convert the commercial pipeline, including the recent announcement of a partnership with a genetic medicines company for Optimer development to support targeted delivery of new medicines. No new material information will be provided.
The results of the AGM will be announced to the London Stock Exchange and placed on the Group's website, in the usual way, as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the AGM.
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For further information, please contact:
Aptamer Group plc Steve Hull | +44 (0) 1904 217 404 |
SPARK Advisory Partners Limited - Nominated Adviser Andrew Emmott / Mark Brady / Adam Dawes | +44 (0) 20 3368 3550 |
Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Limited - Broker James Pope / Andrew Thacker | +44 (0) 20 3657 0050 |
About Aptamer Group plc
Aptamer Group develops custom affinity binders through its proprietary Optimer® platform to enable new approaches in therapeutics, diagnostics, and research applications. The Company strives to deliver transformational solutions that meet the needs of life science researchers and developers.
Optimer binders are oligonucleotide affinity ligands that can function as an antibody alternative. The global affinity ligand market is currently worth over $170 billion.
Aptamer has successfully delivered projects for a range of global pharma companies, diagnostic development companies, and research institutes, covering multiple application areas with the objective of establishing royalty-bearing licenses.