Benitec Biopharma rang the Nasdaq opening bell Friday.
The company marked the start of trading at the exchange in celebration of its initial public offering.
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The Nasdaq in Times Square, New York.
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The company's CEO, Peter French, did the honors.
Based in Australia, Benitec develops treatments for Hepatitis B and C, lung cancer and other chronic and life- threatening diseases, according to the company's website.
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Benitec trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BNTC.
