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confidence high
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materiality 0.95
Genmab to acquire Merus for $97 per share in cash; tender offer to commence
Merus N.V.
- Genmab subsidiary to launch tender offer for all Merus common shares at $97.00 cash per share.
- Minimum condition requires at least 80% of Merus outstanding shares tendered; may be reduced to 75%.
- Merus board unanimously recommends shareholders accept offer and vote in favor of back-end transactions.
- Merus termination fee of $240M payable in certain circumstances; regulatory termination fee of $416M payable to Merus if antitrust conditions not met.
- Transaction expected to close by April 29, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder approval.
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