Acquisition of PacificGMP by Abzena
Abzena has acquired PacificGMP
The acquisition of PacificGMP is in line with Abzena’s strategy to expand its offering and provides the opportunity to capture more value through broader support for its partners’ development projects and enables cross-selling of its services and technologies. The acquisition is expected to immediately enhance the earnings of the Group, before amortization of acquired intangible assets.
In the 12 months to July 2015 PacificGMP generated revenues in accordance with the IFRS principles of $3.0 million (£1.9 million). Abzena is acquiring the entire issued share capital of PacificGMP, including settlement of the non-trading liabilities of PacificGMP at completion, for a cash consideration of $7.7 million (£4.98 million), from existing cash resources, and warrants over 564,762 Abzena shares with an aggregate value of $0.7 million (approx. £0.5 million) based on the average price of Abzena shares. The warrants represent 0.58% of the current issued share capital of Abzena and are exercisable for up to three years from issue at an exercise price of £0.80 per share.
PacificGMP provides contract process development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals, including monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines, and gene therapy and cell therapy products, for a growing international customer base. PacificGMP was founded in 2005 and is a pioneer in the adoption of single-use manufacturing technology, which is increasingly being used to manufacture biopharmaceuticals. Its service offering includes process and analytical development, non-GMP and cGMP manufacturing, and regulatory support.
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