Transaction Case Studies
MERGER BETWEEN FABRUS, INC. AND SENESCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CLIENT: Fabrus
PARTNER: Senesco
TRANSACTION:
Merger between Fabrus and Senesco Technologies
Situation Assessment
- Fabrus, Inc. is a private biotechnology company focused on the development of novel monoclonal antibodies that merge human IgG scaffolds with ultralong, bovine CDR3s.
- Senesco Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB – SNTI) is a publicly traded cancer therapeutics company with a proprietary platform in eukaryotic translation initiation Factor 5a.
- Fabrus selected Locust Walk Partners as its exclusive business and corporate development advisor to conclude a merger with Senesco.
Key Activities
- Developed in-depth pro-forma and company valuation to guide term negotiations.
- Provided strategic input and quantitative analysis to optimize merger terms.
- Assisted management team during merger negotiations.
Successful Outcome
- Fabrus and Senesco successfully completed a merger. Senesco’s public listing transferred to the NASDAQ following the merger.
- Locust Walk continues to serve as an advisor to the newly formed company, demonstrating Senesco’s ongoing confidence in the value that Locust Walk brings to their organization.