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Solid Biosciences Announces Stockholder Approval Of Acquisition Of Aavantibio

PUBLIC · SLDBDec 01, 2022

Acquiring Company

Solid Biosciences

Acquired Company

AavantiBio, Inc.

MassachusettsGainesvilleBiotechnologyHealthcareHealth CareGeneticsTherapeuticsBiotechnologyHealth CareGeneticsTherapeutics

Description

Solid Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDB), a life sciences company focused on advancing meaningful therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), today announced the results of the special meeting of the stockholders held on December 1, 2022. At the special meeting, Solid’s stockholders voted in favor of all proposals, including the proposal to issue shares of Solid’s common stock to stockholders of AavantiBio in connection with the acquisition of AavantiBio pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated September 29, 2022 (the “Merger Agreement”) and to certain institutional investors in connection with a concurrent $75 million private placement. AavantiBio, Inc. is a privately held gene therapy company focused on transforming the lives of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia and rare cardiomyopathies.

Company Information

Company

Solid Biosciences

Location

500 RUTHERFORD AVENUE

Massachusetts, United States

About

Solid Biosciences is a life sciences company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates and neuromuscular and cardiac programs, including SGT-003, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), SGT-501 for the treatment of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), AVB-401 for the treatment of BAG3-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, AVB-202-TT for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia, and additional assets for the treatment of fatal cardiac diseases. Solid is advancing its diverse pipeline across rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, bringing together experts in science, technology, disease management, and care. Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted, Solid’s mandate is to improve the daily lives of patients living with these devastating diseases. For more information, please visit www.solidbio.com.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired AavantiBio, Inc.?

AavantiBio, Inc. was acquired by Solid Biosciences, based in Massachusetts. The deal was reported on December 1, 2022. Solid Biosciences is publicly traded (SLDB) and operates in Biotechnology.

When did Solid Biosciences acquire AavantiBio, Inc.?

Solid Biosciences's acquisition of AavantiBio, Inc. was reported on December 1, 2022. Solid Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDB), a life sciences company focused on advancing meaningful therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), today announced the results of the special meeting of the stockholders held on December 1, 2022. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does AavantiBio, Inc. do?

It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology, and is based in Gainesville.

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