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Arix Bioscience to see valuation jump after Woodford sells Autolus stake

10:29, 10th September 2019
Anita Riotta
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Analysts at both Stifel and Jefferies have estimated a 4-5p increase in Arix Bioscience’s (ARIX) net asset value, up to around 159/160p.

The Stifel note explained the drive in Arix’s value was likely a knock-on effect from troubled fund manager Neil Woodford selling his stake in Autolus. Arix holds a 7.6% interest in Autolus, which suffered serious overhang following the suspension of Woodford Equity Income (WEI).

WEI held nearly a quarter of Autolus' shares and the stake made up 16% of the WEI fund's net asset value.

Arix’s share price jumped after Woodford's sell off, rising nearly 8% to 116p.

The Stifel note also emphasised how key upcoming milestones for Arix coupled with the reduction of overhang risk is likely to continue driving up it valuation.

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