Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc. raised £35.1 million (US$44.5 million) in its initial public offering on London’s AIM market. The move by the U.S.-based company is a bid to broaden adoption of its chronic wound care technologies.
Incheon, South Korea-based Next Biomedical plans to offer one million shares on the Korea Exchange at a price band of ₩24,000 (US$17.42) to ₩29,000 per share. The IPO is scheduled for August 2024 and expected to raise ₩24 billion to ₩29 billion.
Vomaris Inc. introduced its U.S. FDA-cleared Powerheal bioelectric bandage for over-the-counter use following studies showing a shocking 99.99% reduction in bacteria present in wounds covered with the bandage even without the use of antibiotics. The bandage’s electrical energy also stimulates cell movement, cutting healing time in half, a study found.