** Shares of Atomo Diagnostics AT1.AX rise as much as 7.1%
to A$0.06, their highest since Nov. 9
** Medical device firm signs agreement with France-based NG
Biotech SAS to expand the launch of rapid blood-based pregnancy
tests
** Under agreement, AT1 has secured exclusive distribution
rights for both professional and self-test versions of the
product in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and U.S.
** The agreement has an initial period of five years and
will renew for further five years unless terminated by either
party
** More than 620,000 shares have changed hands, vs the
30-day average of about 188,000 shares
** AT1 stock down ~82% in 2022
(Reporting by Upasana Singh in Bengaluru)
((Upasana.Singh@thomsonreuters.com))