M&A
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Castle Biosciences completes acquisition of Cernostics for $30M upfront cash, up to $50M earnout
CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC
- Acquisition closed December 3, 2021; upfront cash consideration approximately $30 million.
- Up to $50 million additional earnout payable in cash or stock upon achieving 2022 commercial milestones.
- Merger agreement amended to cap stock issuance at 19.9% of outstanding shares for Nasdaq compliance.
- Cernostics becomes wholly owned subsidiary; post-closing adjustments and escrow apply.
- Financial statements of acquired business to be filed by amendment within 71 calendar days.