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MUSTANG BIO, INC. (MBIO): restructuring charge — Mustang Bio cuts workforce by 81% amid CFIUS uncertainty and facility sale to uBriGene
MUSTANG BIO, INC.
- Board approved ~81% workforce reduction to reduce costs and preserve capital due to fundraising environment and CFIUS review of facility sale.
- Workforce reduction expected substantially complete in Q2 2024; expects ~$0.2M in one-time termination cash expenditures.
- Company continues to evaluate all strategic and other alternatives related to the business.
- Sale of leasehold interest and assets to uBriGene (Chinese CDMO) pending CFIUS review; terms not disclosed.