Update on divestment of business assets
23 November 2009 - 8:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8888C
Intercytex Group plc
23 November 2009
23 November 2009
Intercytex Group plc - update on divestment of business assets
Intercytex Group plc (LSE: ICX) ("Intercytex" or "the Company") today announces
that it has completed the sale of certain assets related to stem cell therapies
from its wholly owned subsidiary Axordia Limited to Pfizer Limited for a total
cash consideration of $750,000. GBP75,000 will be held in escrow until 1 May
2010, with the remainder being paid immediately upon completion.
Detailed discussions regarding the sale of other business assets are continuing
and the Company anticipates making further announcements in due course. The
proceeds from the sale of Axordia's assets will be used to support ongoing
operational costs and working capital requirements of the Company as these
discussions continue.
In order to reduce costs, the Company has closed its offices in Cambridge,
UK and Woburn, MA, and reduced its workforce to the three Executive Directors
(Nick Higgins, Paul Kemp and Max Herrmann). All three Directors have been put on
notice and it is anticipated that their employment with the Company will end
once the divestment process is complete, which is expected to be by the end of
the year.
The combined impact of the realised consideration from Axordia, anticipated
further receipts from the sale of other assets and the cost reduction measures
outlined above will extend Intercytex' cash resources into 2010.
As a result of the ongoing divestment process, the Company is not in a position
to announce interim financial results for the six months to June 30, 2009.
About Axordia Limited
Axordia Limited is focused on the development of stem cell therapies for human
diseases. As at 31 December 2008, the net book value of the assets attributable
to Axordia Limited was GBP1.68 million, of which GBP1.73 million was goodwill.
Axordia Limited reported a loss of GBP0.2 million for the financial year ended
31 July 2008.
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
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| Intercytex Group plc | |
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| Nick Higgins, Chief Executive Officer | Tel: 0161 904 4500 |
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| Max Herrmann, Chief Financial Officer | |
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| Financial Dynamics | |
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| Jonathan Birt | Tel: 0207 269 7205 |
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| Piper Jaffray Ltd | |
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| Neil Mackison | Tel: 0203 142 8700 |
| Graeme Smethurst | |
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Intercytex' shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ICX.L.
Additional information on the Company can be found at www.intercytex.com
Statements contained within this press release may contain forward-looking
information or statements with respect to the financial condition, results of
operations and business achievements/performance of Intercytex and certain of
the plans and objectives of management of Intercytex with respect thereto. By
their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that
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similar expressions. A number of factors, including the satisfactory progress
of research and development, could cause Intercytex' actual financial condition,
results of operations and business achievements/performance to differ materially
from the estimates made or implied in such forward-looking statements and,
accordingly, reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward
projections reflect management's best estimates based on information available
at the time of issue and are not a guarantee of future performance. Other than
as required by applicable law, Intercytex does not undertake any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking information or statements to reflect events
or circumstances after the date of this release.
The term "Intercytex" refers to Intercytex Group plc and its subsidiary
undertakings.
This information is provided by RNS
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