Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) today announced that it has completed its previously announced spin-off of Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:APVO) through the distribution of all of the shares of Aptevo common stock to the holders of Emergent BioSolutions common stock. As a result of the spin-off, Aptevo is now an independent public company and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “APVO.”
“Completion of this spin-off is a significant milestone for both Emergent and Aptevo that allows each company to tailor its business strategy to best address opportunities within its target market,” said Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi, president and chief executive officer of Emergent BioSolutions. “We are excited about Aptevo’s potential and extend our best wishes for success to Aptevo’s management team and board of directors.”
As previously announced, Emergent stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 22, 2016, the record date for the distribution, received one share of Aptevo common stock for every two shares of Emergent common stock held as of the record date, plus cash in lieu of any fractional shares. No action or payment by Emergent stockholders was required to receive Aptevo shares.
As a result of the completion of the distribution, the conversion rate under the indenture governing Emergent’s 2.875% convertible senior notes due 2021 will be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the indenture, with the ten-trading day valuation period contemplated by the indenture commencing today and ending on August 12, 2016. The new conversion rate will be determined and announced promptly following the end of the ten-trading day valuation period.
About Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company dedicated to one simple mission—to protect and enhance life. We develop, manufacture, and deliver a portfolio of medical countermeasures for biological and chemical threats as well as emerging infectious diseases. Through our work, we envision protecting and enhancing 50 million lives with our products by 2025. Additional information about the company may be found at www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Follow us @emergentbiosolu.
