Top 5 Most Read RNS's on Vox Markets for Thursday 18th May 2023

Episode 1432,   May 18, 2023, 07:13 AM

Top 5 Most Read RNS's on Vox Markets for Thursday 18th May 2023

1. Nuformix #NFX - NXP002 Inflammation and Duration of Action Update

· NXP002 alone delivers a strong, consistent anti-inflammatory effect as demonstrated by suppression of the release of inflammatory cytokines by over 90% for all cytokines studied;

· The results further suggests that NXP002 will provide additional efficacy in combination with SoC's, even in patients responding to SoC therapy alone. The data also continues to support the possibility that NXP002 targets additional disease pathways to SoC's, increasing the combined anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory responses.

2. easyJet #EZJ - Half-year Report

Passengers increased 41% from 23.4m to 33.1m

Load factor3 (%) up 10.2ppt from 77.3 to 87.5

Airline revenue per seat (£) up 40% £47.61 to £66.46

Headline loss before tax of £411 million (H1 2022: £545 million)

3. MyHealthChecked #MHC - Agreement with Boots for extended retail launch

MyHealthChecked announces that it has entered into an agreement via its subsidiary Concepta Diagnostics Limited with Boots UK Limited to launch its extended range of at-home self-testing products via boots.com and across Boots stores in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Under the agreement, a range of fourteen different test panels will launch during May 2023 comprising two blood and urine sample kits, seven blood prick sample kits and five DNA cheek swab kits.

4. Fox Marble Holdings #FOX - Update on Admission Date, Timetable & Record Date

Fox Marble announces that the Admission Document states that Admission was expected to become effective and that dealings in the Enlarged Issued Share Capital would commence on AIM on or around 30 May 2023.

The Company advises that the date of Admission will now be 2 June 2023.

5. Aston Martin Lagonda #AML - Substantial Investment in Aston Martin by Geely

Aston Martin Lagonda announces a substantial investment from Geely Holding, China's leading independent automotive group, as part of a new relationship agreement that seeks to support Aston Martin's growth and vision to be the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Geely has committed approximately £234 million to become the third largest shareholder in Aston Martin:

o Acquisition of c.42m existing Ordinary Shares from the Yew Tree Consortium at 335 pence per share