Pharmacosmos A/S, a leader in the development of innovative
treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron
deficiency anemia, and G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTHX), a
commercial-stage oncology company focused on delivering
next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected
by cancer, today announced the expiration of the waiting period
under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the
"HSR Act") relating to Pharmacosmos’ previously announced
acquisition of G1 Therapeutics. The expiration of the waiting
period occurred at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 4, 2024.
As previously announced, on August 7, 2024, Pharmacosmos A/S and
G1 Therapeutics, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement
under which Pharmacosmos A/S, through its U.S. subsidiary
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc., will acquire all outstanding shares
of G1 Therapeutics common stock for U.S. $7.15 per share in cash
for a total equity value of approximately $405 million, which
represents a 68% premium to G1’s closing share price on August 6,
2024 and a 133% premium to G1’s prior 30-day volume weighted
average price.
Expiration of the HSR Act waiting period satisfies one of the
conditions to consummate the tender offer, which remains subject to
other customary closing conditions, including the tender of shares
which represent at least a majority of the total number of G1’s
outstanding shares of common stock. Unless the tender offer is
extended, the offer will expire one minute after 11:59 p.m. New
York City time, on September 17, 2024.
Pharmacosmos Group
Pharmacosmos A/S, headquartered in Holbaek, Denmark, and founded
in 1965, is a highly specialised company focused on carbohydrate
chemistry and a global leader in the development of innovative
treatments for patients suffering from iron deficiency and iron
deficiency anaemia. With companies in the UK, Ireland, Nordics,
Germany, the USA, and China, as well as through partners,
Pharmacosmos markets its products around the world. With a strong
and ongoing commitment to R&D, Pharmacosmos is able to leverage
a unique carbohydrate production platform along with deep expertise
in the synthesis of iron-carbohydrate complexes. The Pharmacosmos
Group has more than 500 employees.
About G1 Therapeutics
G1 Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage oncology
biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop and deliver
next-generation therapies that improve the lives of those affected
by cancer, including the Company’s first commercial product,
COSELA® (trilaciclib). G1’s goal is to provide innovative
therapeutic advances for people living with cancer. G1 is based in
Research Triangle Park, N.C. For additional information, please
visit www.g1therapeutics.com and follow us on X (formerly known as
Twitter) @G1Therapeutics and LinkedIn.
G1 Therapeutics® and the G1 Therapeutics logo
and COSELA® and the COSELA logo are trademarks of
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements
regarding the proposed acquisition of G1 by Pharmacosmos, the
expected timetable for completing the transaction, and G1’s future
financial or operating performance. The words “may,” “will,”
“could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,”
“continue,” “seek,” “target” and similar expressions are intended
to identify forward-looking statements, although not all
forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any
forward-looking statements in this communication are based on
management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a
number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause
actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed
or implied by any forward-looking statements contained herein,
including, without limitation: (i) risks associated with the
timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, including the
risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the
expected timeframe or at all or that the closing of the proposed
transaction will not occur; (ii) uncertainties as to how many
of G1’s stockholders will tender their shares in the offer;
(iii) the possibility that a governmental entity may prohibit,
delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the
transaction; (iv) the possibility that competing offers will
be made; (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be
instituted against the parties and others related to the merger
agreement; (vi) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures
relating to the proposed transaction, the response of business
partners and competitors to the transaction, and/or potential
difficulties in employee retention as a result of the proposed
transaction; (vii) G1’s ability to successfully demonstrate
the efficacy and safety of its drug or drug candidates, and the
preclinical or clinical results for its product candidates, which
may not support further development of such product candidates;
(viii) comments, feedback and actions of regulatory agencies;
(ix) G1’s dependence on the commercial success of COSELA
(trilaciclib); (x) the inherent uncertainties associated with
developing new products or technologies and operating as commercial
stage company; (xi) chemotherapy shortages; and (xii) other
risks identified in G1’s SEC filings, including G1’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2023, and subsequent filings with the SEC. G1 cautions you not
to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date they are made. G1 disclaims any
obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to
reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that
may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from
those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
The tender offer referred to in this communication commenced on
August 20, 2024, with the filing of a Schedule TO by Pharmacosmos
and its acquisition subsidiary and a Schedule 14D-9
solicitation/recommendation statement by G1. This communication is
for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase
nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares. THE TENDER OFFER
STATEMENT (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF
TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE
SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9 REGARDING
THE OFFER, AS THEY MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND CONSIDERED
BY G1’S STOCKHOLDERS BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO
THE TENDER OFFER. Both the tender offer statement and the
solicitation/recommendation statement have been mailed to G1’s
stockholders free of charge. A free copy of the tender offer
statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement may be
obtained by all stockholders of G1 by accessing
https://investor.g1therapeutics.com or by contacting Investor
Relations at ir@g1therapeutics.com. In addition, the tender offer
statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement (and all
other documents filed with the SEC) will be available at no charge
on the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov, upon filing with the SEC.
Pharmacosmos A/S Contact:
Christian Lundquist MadsenVP Global Marketing &
Communication+45 5948 5959 clm@pharmacosmos.com
G1 Therapeutics Contacts:
Will RobertsCommunications OfficerVice President, Investor
Relations and Corporate Communications(919) 907-1944
wroberts@g1therapeutics.com
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