Pacific Biosc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ: PACB) announced that its executives will speak at the UBS Genomics 2.0 and MedTech Innovations Summit on August 11, 2021, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (1:00 pm Pacific Time). The event will feature a panel discussion, and live webcasts will be accessible on the company's investor page, with replays available for at least 30 days. Pacific Biosciences specializes in highly accurate long-read sequencing technology, empowering life scientists globally to explore genetic variations for numerous applications.

Pacific Biosciences (PACB) reported record revenue of $30.6 million for Q2 2021, an increase of 79% from Q2 2020. The company placed 38 Sequels II/IIe systems, increasing the installed base to 282 units. Instrument revenue rose to $14.3 million, with consumables at $12.2 million. Gross profit surged to $13.8 million, yielding a gross margin of 45%. However, operating expenses rose to $51.3 million, leading to a net loss of $41.0 million. The company also announced plans to acquire Omniome and raised $300 million in a private placement.

Pacific Biosciences (PACB) has announced the acquisition of Circulomics Inc., a firm specializing in high-quality DNA extraction products essential for genomic workflows. This acquisition aims to enhance the front end of PacBio's sequencing workflows through Circulomics' proven Nanobind technology, which aids in obtaining high molecular weight (HMW) DNA from various samples. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed, and its pro forma impact is not expected to be material in 2021. The company will provide further details during its fiscal second-quarter earnings call.

Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB) announced on July 28, 2021, that it granted 29,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) to a new employee as part of its 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs will vest over four years, with one-fourth vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, July 22, 2021. This move is intended to incentivize new employees who were not previously associated with the company, aligning with Nasdaq rules.

Pacific Biosciences (PACB) and Invitae Corporation announced an expansion of their collaboration to develop a high-throughput HiFi sequencing platform, integrating technology from Omniome, Inc. This partnership aims to enhance sequencing accuracy and sensitivity, particularly for cancer diagnostics and pathogen detection. The integration of short read sequencing technology is expected to lower analysis costs and improve clinical insights. The collaboration will commence in the second half of 2021, contingent on the completion of PACB’s acquisition of Omniome.

Pacific Biosciences (PACB) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Omniome for approximately $800 million. The merger aims to combine Omniome's short-read sequencing technology with PacBio's long-read solutions, enhancing their market offering in genomics. The transaction includes $300 million in cash and stock, with additional milestone payments of $200 million. A concurrent $300 million PIPE financing will support the acquisition. PacBio reports preliminary revenue of $30.5 million for Q2 2021, marking a 78% growth year-over-year.

Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ: PACB) announced its quarterly conference call to discuss the second quarter 2021 financial results scheduled for August 3, 2021, at 4:30 pm ET. The call will be accessible via webcast on the company's investor relations website. Pacific Biosciences focuses on providing scientists with long-read sequencing technology through its innovative instruments, enhancing research in genomics and epigenomics across various fields.

Pacific Biosciences (Nasdaq: PACB) is partnering with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine to utilize HiFi Sequencing for rare disease studies. This collaboration aims to enhance the identification of genetic variants that standard short-read sequencing methods often miss. Preliminary results revealed an average of 37 missense mutations in known disease genes, showcasing the efficacy of long-read sequencing in diagnosing rare diseases affecting approximately 25 million Americans. The study is currently underway, seeking to improve diagnoses for critically ill pediatric patients.

Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB) announced the grant of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) to a new employee on June 7, 2021. The compensation includes 80,000 stock options and 40,000 RSUs, in accordance with the 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The options have an exercise price of $27.94 per share, aligned with the closing stock price on the grant date. The vesting schedule includes a one-year cliff for options, with monthly vesting thereafter, while RSUs vest over four years.