XOMA closes Generation Bio (GBIO) acquisition with $4.2913 cash plus CVR
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Generation Bio Co. became a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty Corporation after a merger completed on February 9, 2026. Under the merger agreement, each tendered Generation Bio common share was exchanged for $4.2913 in cash per share plus one non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) per share.
Each CVR represents the right to receive potential future cash payments, with an estimated maximum contingent consideration of $25.01 per CVR, subject to specified terms and conditions. In connection with this transaction, Atlas Venture–affiliated funds that were 10% owners reported disposition of 711,193, 116,693 and 60 Generation Bio common shares, and reported owning zero shares afterward.
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Generation Bio is taken private via cash-and-CVR merger.
The filing shows completion of a merger in which XOMA Royalty Corporation acquired Generation Bio, which now operates as XOMA’s wholly owned subsidiary. Consideration per Generation Bio share consisted of $4.2913 in cash plus one contingent value right (CVR).
The CVR provides potential additional cash payments up to an estimated maximum of $25.01 per CVR, contingent on conditions in a CVR agreement. Atlas Venture–affiliated 10% holders reported tendering a combined 10%-plus stake, ending with zero reported common shares as of the February 9, 2026 effective time.
The transaction effectively removes Generation Bio from the public equity markets and converts prior equity stakes into a mix of immediate cash and contingent, performance-dependent value. Future disclosures from the acquirer or in CVR-related materials would govern any actual CVR payouts.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | Common Stock | 711,193 | $0.00 | -- |
| U | Common Stock | 116,693 | $0.00 | -- |
| U | Common Stock | 60 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Generation Bio. Co. (the "Issuer"), XOMA Royalty Corporation ("Parent") and Parent's wholly-owned subsidiary, XRA 7 Corp. ("Merger Sub"), dated as of December 15, 2025, the shares (the "Shares") of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Issuer (the "Common Stock") that were tendered to Merger Sub prior to the expiration time of the offer were exchanged for (i) a purchase price of $4.2913 per Share to the stockholders in cash, without interest and less any applicable tax withholding (the "Cash Amount"), plus (ii) one non-tradeable contingent value right per Share (the "CVR"), (continued from footnote 1) which represents the right to receive certain contingent payments in cash in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of a contingent value rights agreement entered into by Parent and the rights agent, with an estimated maximum contingent consideration amount of $25.01 per CVR (the Cash Amount plus one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"). After completion of the tender offer, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, effective as of February 9, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. The shares are held directly by Atlas Venture Fund X, L.P. ("Atlas Venture Fund X"). The general partner of Atlas Venture Fund X is Atlas Venture Associates X, L.P. ("AVA X LP"). Atlas Venture Associates X, LLC ("AVA X LLC") is the general partner of AVA X LP. Each of AVA X LP and AVA X LLC disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities held by Atlas Venture Fund X, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any. The shares are held directly by Atlas Venture Opportunity Fund I, L.P. ("Atlas Venture Opportunity Fund I"). The general partner of Atlas Venture Opportunity Fund I is Atlas Venture Associates Opportunity I, LP ("AVAO I LP"). Atlas Venture Associates Opportunity I, LLC ("AVAO I LLC") is the general partner of AVAO I LP. Each of AVAO I LP and AVAO I LLC disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities held by Atlas Venture Opportunity Fund I, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any. The shares are held directly by AVAO I LP. AVAO I LLC is the general partner of AVAO I LP. AVAO I LLC disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities held by AVAO I LP except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any.
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