M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.80
Lyell to acquire ImmPACT Bio for $30M cash + 37.5M shares; discontinues LYL797, LYL845
Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.
- Upfront consideration: $30M cash (adjusted for ImmPACT's ~$16M cash) and 37.5M Lyell shares.
- Contingent consideration: up to 12.5M additional shares on clinical/regulatory milestone + low single-digit US royalty on IMPT-314.
- Pipeline prioritization: discontinuation of LYL797 (ROR1 CAR T), LYL845 (TIL), and preclinical TIL programs.
- Focus on IMPT-314 (dual CD19/20 CAR T) and LYL119 (next-gen ROR1 CAR T); pivotal trial for IMPT-314 expected 2025.
- Cash runway post-close into 2027; transaction expected to close Q4 2024 subject to HSR clearance.