UK's Light Science Technologies jumps on distribution partnership with Gavita

** Shares of UK-based Light Science Technologies Holdings LST rise 6% to 2.70 pence

** Co secures exclusive UK & Ireland distribution framework agreement with Gavita International B.V for its LED lighting systems

** Agreement boosts LST's controlled environment agriculture (CEA) pipeline to 42.5 million euros ($43.9 million)

** As of last close, stock down ~7.14% YTD

($1 = 0.9686 euros)