Danaher-Abcam deal approved by High Court of Justice of England and Wales

Abcam (ABCM) entered into a definitive agreement on August 26, 2023 relating to its proposed acquisition by Danaher Corporation (DHR) for $24 per share in cash, to be implemented by way of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. The circular in relation to the Scheme was published or made available to Scheme Shareholders on October 5, 2023. Abcam announced announce that the Court has today issued the Court Order sanctioning the Scheme. Closing of the Transaction will occur and the Scheme will become effective upon the Court Order being delivered to the Registrar of Companies, which is expected to occur on December 6, 2023, as previously announced. The last day of trading in Abcam ADSs on Nasdaq is expected to be December 5, 2023, with trading in Abcam ADSs on Nasdaq being suspended by 8.00 a.m. ET on December 6, 2023.