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AquaBounty pauses Ohio farm construction as cost estimate jumps above $395M; evaluating alternatives
AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC
- New GMP estimate significantly above prior $375-395M range; municipal bond financing infeasible without larger equity.
- Construction paused immediately; management reviewing strategic options including smaller scope or phased approach.
- Waiting for Right of Way permit from Williams County; Village of Pioneer approved public utility for water/wastewater.
- Indiana farm operations continue; PEI farms expanding non-transgenic egg production; R&D work ongoing.