Genzyme Acquires Verigen AG
The transaction will provide Genzyme with cell culture facilities in Europe and Australia to support sales in these territories. Genzyme has gained substantial expertise in the manufacture of cell therapy products through production of Carticel at its cell culture facility in Cambridge, Mass.
Genzyme has acquired Verigen for $10 million in initial payments, and potential additional payments of up to $40 million over the next six years based upon the achievement of development and commercial milestones. These include approval of a biologic license application in the US, marketing approval in the US, and royalties on sales. To date Genzyme has acquired approximately 96 percent of Verigen's shares, and anticipates acquiring the remaining shares in the first half of the year. The transaction is not material to Genzyme from a financial standpoint.
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