Neurocrine Biosciences Tender Offer for Soleno Therapeutics Clears HSR Regulatory Hurdle

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Neurocrine Biosciences announced that the waiting period under the HSR Act for its tender offer to acquire Soleno Therapeutics has expired, satisfying a key regulatory condition for the acquisition.

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• HSR Act Waiting Period Expired

  The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) applicable to the tender offer expired on April 27, 2026. This satisfies a key regulatory condition for the acquisition.

• Tender Offer Progress

  This amendment relates to the ongoing tender offer by Sigma Merger Sub, Inc., a subsidiary of Neurocrine Biosciences, to acquire all outstanding shares of Soleno Therapeutics for $53.00 per share in cash. The offer remains subject to other conditions.

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This amendment signals a significant step forward in the acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics by Neurocrine Biosciences. The expiration of the HSR Act waiting period satisfies a critical regulatory condition, substantially de-risking the tender offer. This increases the certainty that the acquisition will close as planned, providing clarity for Soleno shareholders regarding the $53.00 per share cash offer. Investors should monitor the remaining offer conditions and the tender period for further updates.