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Knome introduces knoSYS100, first plug-and-play human genome interpretation system

Friday, September 28, 2012 12:10 PM

Knome, a Cambridge, Mass.-based provider of human genome interpretation systems and services, has launched its knoSYS100, the first plug-and-play, fully integrated hardware and software system designed to help researchers in medical and academic institutions interpret human whole genomes.

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Illumina determines BaseSpace pricing for data storage and processing

Monday, July 30, 2012 03:22 PM

Illumina, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems, has announced the pricing for BaseSpace, the company's genomics cloud computing and storage platform.

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Roche will not extend offer for Illumina

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:00 AM

Roche has decided not to extend its tender offer for Illumina, based on preliminary estimates indicating the re-election of the incumbent directors of Illumina. Roche’s cash tender offer is due to expire on April 20, 2012 at 6 p.m. EST.

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Roche disappointed with ISS recommendation

Monday, April 9, 2012 09:19 AM

The Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that shareholders of Illumina vote against the election of Roche’s independent director nominees to Illumina’s board of directors.

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Burrill wraps up life sciences industry for Q1 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 03:00 PM

Burrill & Company, a diversified global financial services firm focused on the life sciences industry, has identified more than $2.6 billion in expected funding through nine translational research and early-stage initiatives announced since the end of February.

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Roche increases offer for Illumina $51 per share

Friday, March 30, 2012 09:17 AM

Roche has increased its offer price for all outstanding publicly-held shares of Illumina, $51 per share in cash. All other terms and conditions of the tender offer remain unchanged.

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Roche extends Illumina tender offer

Monday, February 27, 2012 03:17 PM

Roche has extended its cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Illumina at $44.50 per share to 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on March 23, 2012.

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Broad Institute joins Illumina Genome Network

Thursday, February 16, 2012 06:22 AM

The Broad Institute has joined the Illumina Genome Network (IGN) to offer its proprietary sample preparation processes for whole human genome sequencing.

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Illumina’s board unanimously rejects Roche’s offer

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:52 PM

Illumina’s board of directors has thoroughly reviewed Roche’s unsolicited tender offer with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors and, according to the company, has unanimously determined that the $44.50 per share cash offer is grossly inadequate in multiple respects, dramatically undervalues Illumina and is contrary to the best interests of Illumina’s stockholders.

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Illumina adopts stockholder Rights Agreement in response to Roche acquisition plan

Thursday, January 26, 2012 01:22 PM

San Diego-based Illumina said its board of directors has adopted a Rights Agreement, pursuant to which one preferred stock purchase right will be distributed as a dividend on each share of Illumina common stock held of record as of the close of business Feb. 6, 2012 (the “Rights”).

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