Cases
Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. (AST)
Merger
Overview
Overview
- Date:
- 11/8/2018
- Company Name:
- Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- Stock Symbol:
- AST
- Company Name - Buyer:
- BioTime, Inc.
- Stock Symbol - Buyer:
- BTX
- Status:
- Closed/Complete
- Merger Announcement Date:
- 11/8/2018
NEW YORK, November 8, 2018 – Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE: AST) on behalf of stockholders concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by BioTime, Inc. (NYSE: BTX).
Pursuant to the proposed transaction, announced on November 8, 2018, Asterias stockholders will receive 0.71 shares of BioTime for each share of Asterias common stock owned. The investigation focuses on whether Asterias and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to the Company’s stockholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether and by how much the proposed transaction undervalues the Company.
If you own Asterias shares, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 308-1869, or by filling out the contact form below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Pursuant to the proposed transaction, announced on November 8, 2018, Asterias stockholders will receive 0.71 shares of BioTime for each share of Asterias common stock owned. The investigation focuses on whether Asterias and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to the Company’s stockholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether and by how much the proposed transaction undervalues the Company.
If you own Asterias shares, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 308-1869, or by filling out the contact form below. There is no cost or obligation to you.