2nd Nov 2016 07:00
2 November 2016
ABCAM PLC
AGM Statement
Abcam plc ("Abcam" or "the Company", AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, is holding its Annual General Meeting this morning.
At the meeting Murray Hennessy, Abcam's Chairman, will make the following statement:
Following a successful 2015/16 I am pleased to say that the current year has started well and we are making good progress against our strategic priorities and growth objectives.
We are continuing our programme of investment in our systems and processes, as well as in our facilities, to ensure that we have the infrastructure to support the growth of the business.
We remain confident that we can continue to build significant value for all of our stakeholders.
For further information, please contact:
Abcam | + 44 (0) 1223 696 000 |
Alan Hirzel, Chief Executive Officer Gavin Wood, Chief Financial Officer Julia Wilson, Investor Relations
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J.P.Morgan Cazenove - Nominated Advisor & Corporate Broker | + 44 (0) 20 7742 4000 |
James Mitford / Christopher Cargill | |
FTI Consulting | + 44 (0) 20 3727 1000 |
Ben Atwell / Brett Pollard / Natalie Garland-Collins |
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About Abcam plc
As an innovator in reagents and tools, Abcam's purpose is to serve life science researchers globally to achieve their mission, faster. Providing the research and clinical communities with tools and scientific support, the Company offers highly validated biological binders and assays to address important targets in critical biological pathways.
Already a pioneer in data sharing and ecommerce in the life sciences, Abcam's ambition is to be the most influential company in life sciences by helping advance global understanding of biology and causes of disease, which, in turn, will drive new treatments and improved health. Two-thirds of the world's 750,000 life science researchers use Abcam's affinity binders, reagents, biomarkers and assays and the Company's products are mentioned in over 20,000 of the 56,000 peer-reviewed papers published each year in the life sciences.
By actively listening to and collaborating with researchers, the Company continuously advances its portfolio to address their needs. A transparent programme of customer reviews and datasheets, combined with an industry-leading validation initiative, gives researchers increased confidence in their results.
Abcam's twelve locations are located in the world's leading life science research hubs, enabling local services and multi-language support. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Company sells to more than 100 countries. Abcam was admitted to AIM in 2005 (AIM: ABC).
To find out more, please visit www.abcam.com and www.abcamplc.com
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