Pacific Biosc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ: PACB) announced the granting of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) to a new non-executive officer employee on December 14, 2020. The Compensation Committee approved a total of 100,000 stock options and 50,000 RSUs under the 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The options have an exercise price of $20.90, matching the stock's closing price on the grant date. The vesting period for options and RSUs is structured over four years, enhancing the company’s ability to attract top talent.

Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB) highlighted the utility of its long-read sequencing platform in disease surveillance during a presentation at the American Society for Microbiology NGS Conference. The company collaborates with Labcorp to sequence the genomes of over 6,500 SARS-CoV-2 viruses, improving understanding of viral evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic. PacBio's technology enables high-resolution genome sequencing, essential for monitoring viral mutations as vaccines are deployed. Future initiatives will include sequencing 20,000 archived samples to track viral evolution, enhancing disease diagnosis and treatment.

Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB) has announced that three prominent UK laboratories—Edinburgh Genomics, Oxford Genomics Centre, and University of Liverpool Centre for Genomic Research—have expanded their investment in the company’s SMRT® Sequencing technology by adding new Sequel II and IIe Systems. This addition aims to enhance their capabilities in delivering accurate long-read sequencing services. The systems are expected to significantly benefit research applications such as variant detection and genome assembly, while PacBio’s HiFi sequencing promises high accuracy and comprehensive genetic insights.

Pacific Biosciences of California (Nasdaq: PACB) has priced an underwritten public offering of 7,400,460 shares at $14.25 each, aiming to raise approximately $86.9 million. The company will offer 6,096,112 shares while a selling stockholder is offering 1,304,348 shares. The offering is expected to close around November 13, 2020, pending customary conditions. Proceeds will fund product launches, R&D, and general corporate purposes, with potential investments in complementary businesses or technologies. Morgan Stanley and Cowen are the joint book-running managers.

Pacific Biosciences of California (Nasdaq: PACB) announced an underwritten public offering of $85 million in common stock, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase $12.75 million more. A selling stockholder will offer 1,304,348 shares. The proceeds will be used for product launches, R&D, and infrastructure expansion, with possible investments in complementary businesses, although no current agreements exist. The offering is subject to market conditions, and underwriters include Morgan Stanley and Cowen.

Pacific Biosciences (PACB) reported Q3 2020 revenue of $19.1 million, down from $21.9 million in Q3 2019. Instrument revenue fell to $7.7 million from $11.6 million, while consumables revenue rose to $8.0 million. The gross profit increased slightly to $7.1 million, achieving a gross margin of 37.0%, up from 31.5% in the previous year. The net loss narrowed to $23.7 million from $29.1 million year-over-year. Cash reserves improved to $208.6 million from $49.1 million at the end of 2019, bolstered by a $93.6 million stock offering.

Invitae Corporation and Pacific Biosciences (PACB) have launched a research collaboration focused on advanced diagnostic testing for epilepsy. Invitae is expanding its sequencing capacity to support the growing demand for genetic testing. With over 50 million people diagnosed with epilepsy globally, the partnership aims to improve genetic testing accuracy, particularly for rare conditions in children. The collaboration will utilize PacBio’s HiFi sequencing technology to enhance diagnostic capabilities, enabling earlier diagnoses and better treatment options for patients.

Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ: PACB) announced it will hold its third-quarter 2020 conference call on November 2, 2020, at 4:30 PM ET. The call will be accessible via the company's website. As a leader in long-read sequencing technology, Pacific Biosciences aims to empower life scientists by providing comprehensive genomic insights through its innovative SMRT Sequencing systems. The press release provides details for accessing the call and highlights the importance of their technology in scientific research.

PacBio has partnered with Children’s Mercy Kansas City to utilize its HiFi sequencing technology to address challenging rare pediatric genetic diseases. With around 25 million Americans affected by rare conditions, the collaboration aims to analyze a significant cohort of prior unresolved cases. The initiative focuses on the ability of HiFi sequencing to uncover genetic variations overlooked by traditional sequencing methods. The project aims to enhance diagnostic yields and will combine efforts with Microsoft Genomics for advanced data analysis and storage solutions.