XOMA Royalty Enters into Agreement to Acquire Generation Bio

Core Insights - XOMA Royalty Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire Generation Bio Co. for $4.2913 per share, with additional contingent value rights (CVR) for stockholders [1][2][3] Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Generation Bio common stock, with the closing expected in February 2026 [3][4] - Generation Bio's board has unanimously approved the merger, determining it to be in the best interests of stockholders [2][4] - Approximately 15% of Generation Bio stockholders have signed support agreements to tender their shares in the offer [4] Financial Aspects - The CVR entitles holders to potential payments based on various conditions, including net cash at closing exceeding $29 million and savings realized from XOMA Royalty's Cambridge office lease obligations [7] - Payments from Generation Bio's existing license agreement with Moderna will also be shared with CVR holders, potentially delivering up to 90% of such payments [7] Company Background - XOMA Royalty is a biotechnology royalty aggregator that acquires future economic rights associated with therapeutic candidates licensed to pharmaceutical companies [6] - Generation Bio focuses on delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapies using cell-targeted lipid nanoparticles [8]