Generation Bio (NASDAQ: GBIO) agrees to XOMA cash plus CVR takeover
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Generation Bio Co. entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by XOMA Royalty Corporation through a tender offer. Stockholders will be offered $4.2913 in cash plus one contingent value right (CVR) for each share of common stock, with the CVR providing potential future cash payments under a separate CVR agreement.
After the tender offer, a follow-on merger under Delaware law is expected to make Generation Bio a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty, with closing anticipated in or around February 2026, subject to customary conditions including more than 50% of shares being tendered. Support agreements have been signed by holders of about 15.38% of the shares, and the board unanimously approved the transaction and recommends that stockholders tender into the offer. The merger agreement includes a termination fee of $840,000 payable by Generation Bio in certain circumstances.
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Generation Bio agrees to a cash-plus-CVR sale to XOMA Royalty.
Generation Bio has signed a merger agreement for a change of control via tender offer, with stockholders receiving
The transaction structure uses a front-end tender offer followed by a Section 251(h) merger, eliminating the need for a separate stockholder vote once more than 50% of shares are tendered. The offer is not subject to a financing condition, and closing is expected in or around
Deal certainty is supported by tender and support agreements covering about
FAQ
What transaction did Generation Bio (GBIO) announce with XOMA Royalty?
Generation Bio announced an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which XOMA Royalty Corporation, through a subsidiary, will acquire all outstanding shares of Generation Bio via a tender offer followed by a merger, making Generation Bio a wholly owned subsidiary.
What is the offer price per share for Generation Bio (GBIO) stockholders?
For each share of Generation Bio common stock, stockholders will be offered $4.2913 in cash without interest plus one contingent value right (CVR), which entitles the holder to potential future cash payments as described in a CVR agreement.
When is the Generation Bio (GBIO) acquisition expected to close?
The closing of the merger is expected to occur in or around February 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the successful completion of the tender offer.
What conditions must be met for the Generation Bio (GBIO) tender offer to succeed?
The buyer entities must receive tenders such that, together with any shares they already beneficially own, they hold at least one share more than 50% of the outstanding Generation Bio shares at the offer’s expiration, along with other customary conditions. The offer is not subject to a financing condition.
Do any Generation Bio (GBIO) stockholders support the transaction in advance?
Yes. Certain stockholders, including Atlas Venture funds and individuals Jason Rhodes and Geoff McDonough, entered into tender and support agreements covering approximately 15.38% of the outstanding shares, agreeing to tender their shares and, if applicable, vote in favor of the merger.
What is the termination fee in the Generation Bio (GBIO) merger agreement?
If the merger agreement is terminated under certain specified circumstances, including in connection with a Superior Company Proposal or a change of recommendation, Generation Bio may be required to pay XOMA Royalty a termination fee of $840,000.
Do the Generation Bio (GBIO) CVRs trade or carry voting rights?
The CVRs are contractual rights only, are not generally transferable, will not be registered or listed for trading, carry no voting or dividend rights, and do not represent any equity or ownership interest in XOMA Royalty, Merger Sub, Generation Bio, or their affiliates.