manibiotech,
This topic has come up before but as I recall, part of the regional development funds agreement came with Advent being a UK controlled business. I don’t know if there could have been a way around this but there was wording similar to this as I recall. The other issue was that NWBO was doing this originally with Mr. Woodford’s blessing and loans towards Sawston development as well so not sure how all the details were worked out. When Mr. Woodford stopped funding the carrying costs became significant at a time when the price of shares was under great pressure and Advent did not have strong outside financial support from other clients while still trying to advance towards preparations for NWBO MAA approval for L. Total high wire balancing act not fully appreciated yet. I expect there will be greater appreciation that might show up when the full story gets told. For now, it’s easy to see things the way we think they should be and that’s why this is constantly brought up. Let’s get approval then worry about getting everything made right after that; ). Best wishes.