VALIRX PLC

(“ValiRx”, the “Company” or the “Group”)

Appointment of Director

London, UK., 7 May 2020: ValiRx Plc (AIM: VAL), the clinical stage biotechnology company is pleased announce the appointment of Martin Lampshire to the Board as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Martin started his career in Lloyds Bank’s Commercial Services division in 1989 after completing the ACIB qualification. He has over twenty years’ experience in Corporate Broking, working for a number of city-based firms including Teather & Greenwood, Charles Stanley, Hichens Harrison Stockbrokers and Daniel Stewart Stockbrokers. He has assisted many companies in a variety of equity raises including IPOs, secondary fundraisings, vendor and private placings across a variety of sectors. He has also worked in a number of overseas financial centres including Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. Martin is currently an Executive Director of Global Resources Investment Trust Plc and a Non-Executive Director of Bould Opportunities Plc.

The following information is disclosed in respect of Mr Martin Lampshire (age 59) pursuant to Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Mr Martin Lampshire does not hold any ordinary shares nor options over ordinary shares in the Company.

There is no further information which is required to be disclosed under Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of Mr Martin Lampshire.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.

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About ValiRx

ValiRx is a biotechnology oncology focused company specialising in developing novel treatments for cancer and associated biomarkers. It aims to make a significant contribution in “precision” medicine and science, namely to engineer a breakthrough into human health and well-being, through the early detection of cancer and its therapeutic intervention.

The Company’s business model focuses on out-licensing therapeutic candidates early in the development process. By aiming for early-stage value creation, the company reduces risk considerably while increasing the potential for realising value. The group is already in licensing discussions with major players in the oncology field.

ValiRx’s two classes of drugs in development, which each have the potential for meeting hitherto unmet medical needs by existing methods, have worldwide patent filings and agreed commercial rights.   They originate or derive from World class institutions, such as Cancer Research UK and Imperial College. 

Until recently, cancer treatments relied on non-specific agents, such as chemotherapy.  With the development of target-based agents, primed to attack cancer cells only, less toxic and more effective treatments are now possible. New drugs in this group-such as those in ValiRx’s pipeline-promise to greatly improve outcomes for cancer patients.

The Company listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange in October 2006 and trades under the ticker symbol: VAL.