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Simulations Plus to Be Acquired by Altaris For Approximately $375 Million
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 16, 2026--Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP) ("Simulations Plus" or the "Company"), a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development that advances biopharma innovation, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Altaris, LLC ("Altaris"), an investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring and building companies in the healthcare industry, in an all-cash transaction. At or about the
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Stockholders to Receive $18.50 Per Share in Cash Representing a 26% Premium to 60-day Volume-Weighted Average Price Transaction to Strengthen Simulations Plus and Accelerate Growth Through Anticipated Combination with Chemical Computing Group RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 16, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP) ("Simulations Plus" or the "Company"), a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development that advances biopharma innovation, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Altaris, LLC ("Altaris"), an investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring and building companies in the healthcare industry, in an all-cash transaction. At or about the closing of the transaction, Altaris anticipates the Company will be combined with Chemical Computing Group ("CCG"), an existing Altaris portfolio company that provides advanced molecular design software to customers across the pharmaceutical, chemical and materials sectors. Under the terms of the agreement, Simulations Plus common stockholders will receive $18.50 per share, representing a premium of 26% to Simulations Plus’ 60-day volume-weighted average price as of June 15, 2026. "The life sciences industry is at an inflection point, as software and services are rapidly evolving toward integrated, AI-driven platforms, cloud-based infrastructure, and more predictable, subscription-based business models. This transaction provides immediate and certain value to Simulations Plus stockholders, and we believe the transaction will better position us to serve our customers and accelerate innovation across product offerings." said Shawn O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer of Simulations Plus. Transaction Details The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the Simulations Plus Board of Directors, is subject to customary closing conditions including the receipt of approval of the Simulations Plus stockholders, required regulatory, and other similar approvals and closing conditions. The transaction is currently expected to close in the calendar fourth quarter of 2026. The transaction is structured as an all-cash acquisition financed through a combination of committed equity and debt financing through funds affiliated with Altaris. The transaction is not subject to a ...
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