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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's growing healthcare business, opportunities in defence, investment in production capabilities and its outlook for the rest of the year and into 2027. Deacon discussed a repeat order from a healthcare devices customer that has taken the total contract value beyond £500,000, explaining that securing follow-on orders is central to the company's strategy as it builds relationships and expands into new markets. The progress has lifted revenue expectations: "Our expec

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about growing momentum in the company's passive fire protection (PFP) division following the acquisition of Injectaclad, including £800,000 of new business secured since the end of June 2026. Deacon said the new orders, received across July and August, were split between material supplies to the company's installer network and projects handled by its own teams in Birmingham and Leicester — including work at a Birmingham school and Leicester residential flats, the latter requiring

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about growing opportunities for the company's passive fire protection (PFP) division, including a major new public-sector fire safety and building remediation framework from Efficiency East Midlands (EEM). Deacon said EEM has launched an £800 million fire safety and building remediation framework for public buildings in the Midlands, replacing the existing one and set to start in February 2027. LSTH is focused on two lots covering external walls, facades, cladding and cavity barri

Despite a challenging first half, the company's GBP6.6 million fundraise, three acquisitions, and a robust order book signal a profitable second half ahead.

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that a new surface mount technology (SMT) production line is set to increase capacity in its contract electronics manufacturing division by around 50% after the company secured a new partnership. That takes potential revenues from a previous peak of about £9 million to roughly £14–15 million. Deacon said the upgrade also improves efficiency, accuracy and overall product quality through faster and more precise component placement. Looking ahead, he highlighted opportunities across healt

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss a transformational year, with gross margins up 11.5%, AgTech revenues rising 18%, and 14 new electronics clients added. The standout development was the full acquisition of Injectaclad, which Deacon called "transformational" — with around 40,000 UK buildings still requiring passive fire protection remediation, the opportunity stretches 10 to 15 years ahead. Regulatory improvements at the Building Safety Regulator are expected to release a backlog of approvals in the second

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has acquired Injectaclad to expand further into the passive fire protection market. The patented graphite sealant helps stop fire spreading in buildings. CEO Simon Deacon described the deal as transformational. Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) has delivered its first commercial batch of Stereax electrodes to partner Cirtec Medical. The solid-state batteries are designed for tiny medical devices like implanted sensors and neurostimulators. Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) plans to acquire a grid-connected site in

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon talked with Proactive's Stepuen Gunnion about the company’s latest acquisitions, including the strategic purchase of Injectaclad, and how the deal positions the group for growth in the passive fire protection market. Deacon described the move as transformational for the group, explaining that the acquisitions strengthen the company’s contract electronics manufacturing division while also enabling the expansion of its passive fire protection offering. The Injectaclad technology plays a central role in this strategy, pro

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) is raising up to £6.6 million to fund two acquisitions. The deals bring fire safety technology in-house and give full control of its electronics manufacturing arm. NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:NESF, FRA:5NE) is cutting its dividend as part of a strategic reset. The company plans asset sales, lower debt and more investment in battery storage. Supermarket Income REIT PLC (LSE:SUPR, OTC:SUPIF) reported a strong first half and sees more than £500 million of acquisition opportunities. The group wants to double its portfolio as demand for