Passage Bio, Inc. (PASG) M&A Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Operator

Good morning, and welcome to the Passage Bio-Remix Therapeutics Merger Agreement Announcement Conference Call. I would like to remind you that this call is being recorded for replay. I will now turn the conference call over to Kathleen Borthwick, Chief Financial Officer of Passage Bio. Please go ahead.

Kathleen Borthwick
Senior VP, CFO, Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer

Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. Before we begin, I’d like to remind you that today’s call may include forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected timing and completion of proposed merger, financing, clinical development plans and future performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, which we urge you to read.

With that, I’ll now turn the call over to Dr. Will Chou, President and Chief Executive Officer of Passage Bio.

William Chou
President, CEO & Director

Thank you, Kathleen, and good morning. Earlier today, Passage Bio issued a press release outlining a definitive merger agreement with Remix Therapeutics as well as a concurrent private placement financing led by a syndicate of leading biotechnology investors supporting Remix’s novel pipeline programs. This financing is expected to close immediately prior to the completion of the merger.

This all-stock transaction represents an important moment for Passage shareholders and follows a comprehensive evaluation of strategic alternatives by our Board of Directors with a disciplined focus on delivering value to our shareholders. We are excited to enter into this merger agreement with Remix, a company with a compelling pipeline and the potential to bring meaningful