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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
uniQure sells Lexington manufacturing facility to Genezen for $25M, reduces cash burn $40M/year
uniQure N.V.
- Consideration $25M: $12.5M of Series C preferred stock and $12.5M convertible note (8%, 63-month maturity).
- Genezen to manufacture HEMGENIX commercial supply; CEO Matt Kapusta joins Genezen board after close.
- Company expects to reduce annual cash burn by ~$40M and repay $50M debt, saving interest expense.
- Majority of Lexington employees offered jobs at Genezen; transaction expected to close early Q3 2024.