Genomic Solutions and PerkinElmer Lawsuit Settlement Includes Termination of Call Option.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich.--(BW HealthWire)--April 19, 2001 Genomic Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSL), a leading global supplier of automated solutions for genomic and proteomic research, announced that Genomic Solutions and PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of ) have agreed to end the litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. between the two companies that had been pending in Delaware Chancery Court The Chancery Court of York is an ecclesiastical court for the Province of York of the Church of England. The presiding officer, the Official Principal and Auditor, has been the same person as the Dean of the Arches since the nineteenth century . . PerkinElmer had sought declaratory relief declaratory relief n. a judge's determination (called a "declaratory judgment") of the parties' rights under a contract or a statute often requested (prayed) for information in a lawsuit over a contract. to prevent Genomic Solutions from entering into a transaction with a third party that, had the transaction been completed, would have eliminated PerkinElmer's call right on Genomic Solutions callable common stock Callable Common Stock Common stock that allows the issuer to call back the stock at a specific price. Notes: Typically, callable common stock is issued for a subsidiary company by the parent company. . The parties have entered into an agreement that ends all litigation and settles all disputes between them. As part of the settlement, Genomic Solutions has purchased 873,016 shares, or about 69 percent of the total shares of Genomic Solutions common stock held by PerkinElmer, at PerkinElmer's original purchase price. As a result, PerkinElmer's right to acquire Genomic Solutions callable common stock automatically terminates, and all outstanding callable Callable Applies mainly to convertible securities. Redeemable by the issuer before the scheduled maturity under specific conditions and at a stated price, which usually begins at a premium to par and declines annually. common shares of Genomic Solutions automatically convert into shares of common stock. "PerkinElmer is an important strategic partner for Genomic Solutions, and we are pleased to end this litigation in a manner that is constructive for both parties," said Jeffrey S. Williams, president and chief executive officer of Genomic Solutions. "It became increasingly clear to us after our IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. last year that eliminating the call option on our company was a strategic necessity. "We believe we are now in an improved position to implement our business plan, and we are glad that certain institutional and other investors who are restricted from purchasing callable common stock, a nontraditional security, will no longer be prohibited from investing in our company. Also, with PerkinElmer retaining approximately 1.6 percent of Genomic Solutions common stock, its objectives are directly aligned with the objectives of all our shareholders," Williams continued. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Patrik O. Dahlen, president of PerkinElmer Life Sciences: "We are glad to resolve this situation in such a positive manner. Owing to owing to prep. Because of; on account of: I couldn't attend, owing to illness. owing to prep → debido a, por causa de the enhanced distribution relationship between the two companies, Genomic Solutions has become an increasingly important partner for PerkinElmer. We are pleased to have settled the litigation in a way that really strengthens our business relationship." Pursuant to Genomic Solutions' certificate of incorporation certificate of incorporation n. some states issue a certificate to prove a corporation's existence upon the filing of Articles of Incorporation. In most states the Articles are sufficient proof. , PerkinElmer had the right to cause Genomic Solutions to redeem its callable common stock for a period of two years beginning on Oct. 23, 2000. As the sole shareholder of Genomic Solutions common stock, if PerkinElmer had caused Genomic Solutions to redeem its callable common stock, PerkinElmer would have been the sole shareholder of Genomic Solutions. A more complete description of PerkinElmer's call right is described in Genomic Solutions' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission referenced below. As set forth in Genomic Solutions' Certificate of Incorporation, PerkinElmer's call right terminates in the event that PerkinElmer sells more than 50 percent of the shares of Genomic Solutions common stock held by PerkinElmer at the time Genomic Solutions completed its initial public offering. As PerkinElmer has sold approximately 69 percent of its shares of Genomic Solutions common stock, PerkinElmer's call right has terminated. As a result, each share of Genomic Solutions callable common stock automatically converts into one share of common stock. Genomic Solutions Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells instruments, software, consumables and services used to determine the activity level of genes and to isolate, identify and characterize proteins. The company will hold a conference call beginning at noon Eastern Time, Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Individual investors are invited to listen to the conference call over the Internet at www.genomicsolutions.com. In addition, a replay will be available at the company's Web site beginning shortly after the call has ended. Statements in this news release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty that exist in the company's operations and business environment. Such statements are predictions only and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . Factors that could affect actual events or results include risks associated with performance under the company's agreements with third parties, research and development progress, competitive products and the strength of the company's patent portfolio. These factors and others are more fully described under "Risk Factors" in Genomic Solutions' Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended Dec. 31, 2000, and in Genomic Solutions' other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates for revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. |
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