Monday, January 07, 2013

BioTime Signs Definitive Agreement With Geron Regarding Stem Cell Assets

Source: BioTime Inc.
Date: January 7, 2013

Summary:

ALAMEDA, Calif.-- BioTime, Inc. and its recently formed subsidiary BioTime Acquisition Corporation (BAC) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive Asset Contribution Agreement with Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) to acquire the intellectual property, including patents and patent applications, and other assets related to Geron’s human embryonic stem (hES) cell programs consistent with the financial terms outlined in the letter of intent announced on November 15, 2012.