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Update on M&A Activity
We expect M&A to be an important strategic lever for Ginkgo, as we can acquire high potential
technologies and deploy them at scale. Two deals recently announced:
Project Beacon
COVID-19
What: Project Beacon is a Boston-based social benefit
organization focused on helping to increase the
capacity, availability, accessibility, and affordability of
COVID-19 testing.
Why: Ability to bring on an experienced team and
deepen relationship with Commonwealth of
Massachusetts with minimal financial investment.
When: Announced January 19, 2022
How: Strong, pre-existing relationship with Project
Beacon made Concentric the acquirer of choice
fgen
What: FGen is a Swiss company specializing in
ultra-high-throughput screening, using nanoliter reactor
technology.
Why: Enhances Ginkgo's cell screening and directed
evolution capabilities. Technology can be broadly
applied across many Ginkgo programs.
When: Announced March 14, 2022
How: Multi-year partnership with FGen built trust and
respect between the teams
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