M&A
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89bio, Inc.: M&A transaction — Roche completes acquisition of 89bio for $14.50/share + CVR; stock to be delisted
89bio, Inc.
- Total cash consideration $14.50 per share plus one CVR worth up to $6.00 per share.
- 94.1M shares validly tendered (60.49%) plus 42.5M shares via guaranteed delivery (27.31%).
- Merger closed October 30; company becomes wholly owned by Roche; Nasdaq delisting requested.
- Loan agreement with K2 HealthVentures terminated and fully paid at closing.
- Board and officers replaced; transaction bonuses for three executives: $75k, $250k, $300k.