Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 5/29: FTGX, CLDX/CRGN

May 29, 2009 9:30 AM EDT

  • FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTGX) announced today that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Zayo Group, LLC and Zayo Merger Sub, Inc. Each share of FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger will be entitled to receive $11.45 in cash (subject to potential adjustment under the merger agreement)

    The transaction is subject to the approval of FiberNet's stockholders at a special meeting, FCC and state regulatory approvals, and customary conditions. The transaction is not subject to any financing condition. The Board of Directors of FiberNet approved the agreement and recommended the adoption of the agreement by FiberNet's stockholders. The transaction is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2009.

  • Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLDX) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CuraGen Corporation (Nasdaq: CRGN). The acquisition will add a portfolio of oncology-focused, fully-owned antibodies to Celldex's Precision Targeted Immunotherapy Platform. Celldex will acquire CuraGen in a tax-free stock-for-stock transaction, which values CuraGen at approximately $94.5 million, subject to certain adjustments described within the definitive agreement. In addition to its pipeline, CuraGen is expected to have a cash balance of at least $54.5 million net of certain acquisition-related costs and CuraGen convertible debt at the transaction's close, which is anticipated to occur in the third quarter of 2009. Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Dr. Timothy Shannon, President and Chief Executive Officer of CuraGen, will join the Celldex Board of Directors.
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