Charles River to Acquire Vigene Biosciences for $292.5M
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- Charles River Laboratories to acquire Vigene in all cash transaction for $292.5M. In addition to the initial purchase price- the transaction includes contingent additional payments of up to $57.5M based on future performance
- The transaction is expected to be close in Q3’21. The acquisition will allow Charles River to boost its gene therapy capabilities in the high-growth- value-added cell- and gene therapy CDMO sector
- Vigene is expected to improve Charles River’s reported revenue growth rate by ~50 basis points in 2021. The acquisition complements Charles River’s existing non-clinical development and manufacturing portfolio
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