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Standard BioTools sells SomaLogic to Illumina for up to $425M; expects $550M cash at close
STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.
- Upfront cash payment of $350M at closing plus up to $75M in near-term earnout milestones for total up to $425M.
- Retains 2% royalty on Illumina Protein Prep NGS kit sales for 10 years and co-exclusive Single SOMAmer rights.
- Transaction simplifies operating structure; expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA break-even post-close.
- Pro forma cash & equivalents of at least $550M at close to fund inorganic growth strategy.
- Expected close in H1 2026, subject to HSR clearance and other customary conditions.
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