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bluebird bio Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Carlyle and SK Capital

1. bluebird bio to be acquired by Carlyle and SK Capital funds. 2. Ex-Mirati exec David Meek to become CEO, driving leadership change.

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Why Bullish?

The acquisition deal, backed by major investment firms and a seasoned CEO, typically provides an attractive premium that has historically led to share price rallies in similar biotech transactions.

How important is it?

An acquisition and leadership change are material events that directly affect BLUE’s corporate strategy and investor outlook, making this news highly significant.

Why Short Term?

M&A announcements usually trigger immediate market reactions as investors adjust positions and valuation to the deal terms, similar to prior biotech acquisitions.

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SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by global investment firms Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”) in collaboration with a team of highly experienced biotech executives. David Meek, former CEO of Mirati Therapeutics and Ipsen, is expected to become CEO of bluebird upon closing. Carlyle and SK Capital will provide bluebird prim.

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