France's Carmat files for insolvency, shares suspended
June 30 (Reuters) - French heart prosthesis company Carmat (ALCAR.PA), opens new tab has filed for insolvency and requested to be placed in receivership after failing to secure emergency funding, it said on Monday.
Trading in Carmat shares has been suspended from Monday before market open at the company's request, pending a decision from the court, the group added.
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