Completion of acquisition of Prosonix Limited
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Circassia Pharmaceuticals Plc
("Circassia" or the "Company")
COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OF PROSONIX LIMITED
Oxford, UK, 15 June 2015: Further to the announcement made on 15 May 2015, Circassia is pleased to confirm that the acquisition of Prosonix Limited (as detailed in the prospectus that was posted to shareholders on 18 May 2015) has completed today.
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