** Shares of UK-based Light Science Technologies Holdings LST.L 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)
(Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)
((judes.joseph@thomsonreuters.com;))