M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Sesen Bio discloses ~$0.34/shr special dividend, 25.2% stake in combined company in Carisma merger
Carisma Therapeutics Inc.
- Expected one-time cash dividend of ~$70M ($0.34/shr) upon merger close; plus CVR up to $0.14/shr from legacy asset sales and Roche milestone.
- Sesen Bio stockholders to own 25.2% of combined company valued at $357M, led by Carisma management.
- Board conducted 4-month strategic review, contacted 100+ parties, received 42 bids; determined merger maximizes value vs dissolution.
- In dissolution scenario, estimated initial distribution only $0.40-$0.60/shr, available after 6+ months, full process up to 3 years.
- Special stockholder meeting on March 2, 2023; Sesen Bio urges vote 'FOR'.