IN BRIEF: Oxford Nanopore set for FTSE 250 as shifts listing category
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC - nanopore-based molecular sensing technology developer headquartered in Oxford, England - Decides to transfer its listing category on the London Stock Exchange and the official list of the UK Financial Conduct Authority to 'equity shares (commercial companies)' from 'equity shares (transition)'. The change will make Oxford Nanopore eligible for inclusion in FTSE UK indices. The company has a market capitalisation of GBP1.42 billion, so it would be likely to go straight into the FTSE 250 index of London mid-cap stocks at the next quarterly review by FTSE Russell, which would be effective in late December. Oxford Nanopore needs to give 20 business days notice of the change in listing category, so it is expected to happen on November 6. Read More