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bluebird bio is acquired by Carlyle Group and SK Capital

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Published: 23rd Feb 2025

Bluebird bio, a pioneering gene therapy developer that in recent years has struggled to stay afloat, has agreed to be acquired and taken private in a deal with investment firms Carlyle Group and SK Capital.

Under an agreement, Bluebird will sell to the two firms for $3 per share upfront. Bluebird shareholders could receive an additional $6.84 per share via a so-called contingent value right, should its currently marketed gene therapies reach $600 million in net yearly sales by the end of 2027.

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