Gritstone Bio Files for Bankruptcy to Preserve Cancer and Infectious Disease Research
Gritstone bio has announced its filing for bankruptcy as part of efforts to preserve its clinical research program focused on cancer and infectious diseases. The company has secured a stalking horse bid from an unnamed party to facilitate a strategic alternatives process during its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings[1]. This legal step aims to maintain operations during restructuring and explore potential buyout opportunities before a court auction. Financially struggling with just $62 million in cash as of mid-2024, Gritstone faced challenges following less-than-expected results from its Phase II GRANITE immunotherapy trial for colorectal cancer[2].
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