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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