The alpha group worked this out.

Shearing values were significantly lower in the alpha group than in the rhomboid group (p = .004).

Within the IFN- alpha group, 33% of patients received sunitinib, and 32% received other vascular endothelial growth factor-signaling inhibitors after discontinuation from the trial.

Alpha Group Chief Executive Jos Schmitt was not immediately available for comment.

Another sticking point is Maple's plan to acquire Alpha Group, TMX's biggest domestic competitor.