M&A  January 5, 2024

SomaLogic merger overcomes investor objections to win shareholder approval

BOULDER — SomaLogic Inc. (Nasdaq: SLGC) said Thursday evening that its $1 billion merger with California-based Standard BioTools Inc. (Nasdaq: LAB) is expected to be finalized Friday after shareholders for the Boulder biotech company voted this week to consummate the combination. 

The apparent approval came despite opposition from investors, including from private-equity firms that hold significant positions in the company as well as from SomaLogic’s founder and its chief technology officer.

“We are grateful for the support of our stockholders as we advance our value-maximizing transaction with Standard BioTools, which will enable our stockholders…

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Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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