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Bionano Genomics Announces Positive Outcome of Its Special Stockholder Meeting
Stockholders voted in favor of proxy proposal to increase the authorized share count SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Stockholders voted in favor of proxy proposal to increase the authorized share count\nSAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO) announced today that its stockholders have voted in favor of the company’s proposal to increase the number of its authorized shares of common stock.\n “We appreciate the support of our stockholders on this critically important proxy proposal,” said Erik Holmlin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Bionano Genomics. “We now look forward to continuing to execute upon our strategy.” About Bionano GenomicsBionano is a genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing, and providing diagnostic testing for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities through its Lineagen business. Bionano’s Saphyr system is a platform for ultra-sensitive and ultra-specific structural variation detection that enables researchers and clinicians to accelerate the search for new diagnostics and therapeutic targets and to streamline the study of changes in chromosomes, which is known as cytogenetics. The Saphyr system is comprised of an instrument, chip consumables, reagents and a suite of data analysis tools, and genome analysis services to provide access to data generated by the Saphyr system for researchers who prefer not to adopt the Saphyr system in their labs. Lineagen has been providing genetic testing services to families and their healthcare providers for over nine years and has performed over 65,000 tests for those with neurodevelopmental concerns. For more information, visit www.bionanogenomics.com or www.lineagen.com. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes and are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other t...