Why Are Frequency Therapeutics Shares Surging Today
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Frequency Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:FREQ) and Korro Bio Inc have announced an all-stock merger. Frequency Therapeutics has discontinued its remyelination program for Multiple Sclerosis and is exploring strategic alternatives. If the program is not monetized before the merger, Frequency Therapeutics stockholders will be issued a contingent value right for each outstanding share. The combined company will focus on advancing Korro Bio's RNA editing programs and will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'KRRO'. The merger is expected to close in Q4 2023.
July 14, 2023 | 1:22 pm
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Frequency Therapeutics' stockholders will receive newly issued shares of the combined company, which will focus on advancing Korro Bio's RNA editing programs. The merger is expected to close in Q4 2023.
The merger announcement has led to a surge in Frequency Therapeutics' share price, indicating positive investor sentiment. The combined company's focus on RNA editing programs could potentially lead to new growth opportunities, which could further boost the stock price in the short term.
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