bluebird bio Rebrands as Genetix Biotherapeutics, Returning to Its Foundational Roots

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio, Inc. today announced it has rebranded as Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc., returning to its foundational roots. Genetix, now strengthened both financially and operationally, is significantly better positioned to harness its decades of scientific innovation and extensive clinical data from hundreds of treated patients to more effectively deliver life-changing genetic therapies. The recently appointed Genetix management team, led by CEO David Meek, is.

Business Wire • Sep 18, 2025

bluebird bio Strengthens Leadership Team With New Appointments

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio (“bluebird”), a pioneer in gene therapies for severe genetic diseases, today announced the appointment of Brian Riley as President and Chief Technical Officer, Joanne Lager, MD as Chief Medical Officer, and Adrian Chaisson as Chief of Staff, further bolstering its deeply experienced management team. “I am thrilled to welcome Brian, Joanne and Adrian to bluebird's leadership team. They each bring extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceuti.

Business Wire • Jul 1, 2025

bluebird bio Announces Completion of Acquisition by Carlyle and SK Capital

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird”), a pioneer in gene therapies for severe genetic diseases, today announced the completion of its sale to funds managed by global investment firms Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”). With the closing of the transaction, bluebird's common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be publicly listed. Carlyle and SK Capital have provided significant primary capital to support and scale bluebir.

Business Wire • Jun 2, 2025

Carlyle and SK Capital Partners Announce Expiration of bluebird bio Tender Offer

WASHINGTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) (“Carlyle”), SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”) and Beacon Parent Holdings, L.P. (“Parent”) today announced that the tender offer commenced on March 7, 2025 to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird”) for either (x) $3.00 per share in cash and a contingent value right per share, entitling the holder to a payment of $6.84 in cash per contingent value right (“CVR”) if bluebird's c.

Business Wire • May 30, 2025

bluebird bio Reminds Stockholders to Act Now to Tender Shares for Acquisition by Carlyle and SK Capital

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird” or “the Company”) today reminds all stockholders to promptly tender their shares into the tender offer by Carlyle and SK Capital to purchase all outstanding shares of bluebird common stock by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on May 29, 2025. Stockholders that hold shares of bluebird through a broker or other nominee may be subject to a processing cutoff that is prior to the tender deadline, so it is important to act now. Additi.

Business Wire • May 27, 2025

Carlyle, SK Capital Partners and bluebird bio Provide Updated Tender Instructions

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously announced on May 14, 2025, Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) (“Carlyle”), SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”) and bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird”), have amended their definitive agreement pursuant to which Carlyle and SK Capital will purchase all of the outstanding shares of bluebird. The parties have issued the following updated instructions for stockholders to tender their shares into the offer. Updated Instructions for Stockholders: Contr.

Business Wire • May 16, 2025

Bluebird Bio (BLUE) Reports Q1 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Bluebird Bio (BLUE) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.66 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $3.60. This compares to loss of $7.20 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2025

Bluebird bio receives higher upfront offer from PE firms Carlyle, SK Capital

Bluebird bio and Carlyle Group and SK Capital Partners said on Wednesday that the private equity firms have offered $5 per share upfront to takeover the gene therapy maker.

Reuters • May 14, 2025

bluebird bio shares soar after amended buyout offer from Carlyle, SK Capital

Shares of bluebird bio Inc (NASDAQ:BLUE) surged 50% on Wednesday after the gene therapy developer announced an amended acquisition agreement with private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital, offering shareholders a higher upfront cash payout. The revised deal includes a $5 per share cash offer, replacing a previous bid that had offered $3 per share upfront and a contingent value right (CVR) of $6.84 per share, payable if certain sales milestones were met.

Proactive Investors • May 14, 2025

Carlyle, SK Capital Partners and bluebird bio Amend Merger Agreement

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLUE) (“bluebird”), Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) (“Carlyle”) and SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”) today announced they have amended their definitive agreement pursuant to which Carlyle and SK Capital will purchase all of the outstanding shares of bluebird. Under the terms of the amended agreement bluebird stockholders can elect to receive either (x) the original offer of $3.00 per share in cash plus a contingent value right (“CVR”) o.

Business Wire • May 14, 2025