Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8 Billion in Cash and CVRs, Finalizing Anito-cel Control and Boosting Shareholder Value

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Arcellx, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Gilead Sciences for $7.8 billion, offering shareholders $115.00 cash per share plus a $5.00 CVR, following FDA acceptance of anito-cel's BLA.

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• Definitive Acquisition Agreement

  Arcellx, Inc. has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Gilead Sciences, Inc. for an implied equity value of $7.8 billion.

• Shareholder Consideration

  Shareholders will receive $115.00 per share in cash at closing, plus one non-transferable Contingent Value Right (CVR) of $5.00 per share.

• Contingent Value Right (CVR) Details

  The $5.00 CVR is payable upon anito-cel achieving cumulative worldwide sales exceeding $6.0 billion on or prior to December 31, 2029.

• Strategic Control of Anito-cel

  The acquisition grants Gilead full control of anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito-cel), eliminating previous profit-sharing, milestones, and royalties from their existing collaboration.

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This 8-K announces a definitive agreement for Gilead Sciences to acquire Arcellx, Inc. for an implied equity value of $7.8 billion. Shareholders will receive $115.00 per share in cash and a Contingent Value Right (CVR) of $5.00 per share, payable upon anito-cel achieving cumulative worldwide sales of $6.0 billion by December 31, 2029. This total potential consideration of $120.00 per share represents a significant premium, especially considering the company is currently trading near its 52-week high of $114.26. The acquisition provides Gilead with full control over anito-cel, a key CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma, eliminating previous profit-sharing, milestones, and royalties. The concurrent FDA acceptance of the Biologic License Application (BLA) for anito-cel further de-risks the asset and enhances the strategic value of the acquisition. This is a transformational event for Arcellx shareholders, offering immediate cash value and potential future upside, while strategically consolidating a promising oncology asset under Gilead.