Securing NanoString’s Future and the Scientific Community’s Access to Our Products

NanoString to Be Acquired by Bruker Corporation, Securing Long-Term Access to Our Technology for the Benefit of Science

On April 17, a promising new era began for NanoString! Our leadership announced a pending acquisition by Bruker Corporation. The agreement secures customers’ lasting access to NanoString’s market-leading products. It also means NanoString’s Seattle-based business operations and product development initiatives continue, providing continuity and security for customers and NanoString’s employees.

The agreement, which is expected to close in early May, will expedite the conclusion of Chapter 11 proceedings for NanoString.

As we begin this promising new chapter, our confidence and enthusiasm about the future is boosted by other recent achievements, including a February legal decision from the European Union’s highest Court. The Unified Patent Court, Court of Appeal lifted a preliminary injunction and restored access in 16 countries to NanoString’s CosMx™ Spatial Molecular Imager products. Citing prior art, the court raised substantial doubts about the validity of the patent that is being asserted against us by a competitor. We believe the successful defenses we presented in that case will enable us to prevail in other cases involving the same family of patents.

In the last twelve months NanoString has experienced unique and dynamic business challenges. With grit and integrity, our team continued to deliver for customers and one another. We are pleased to move forward with a new parent company, strengthened resources and even greater resolve to enable science that improves human lives. More information about these announcements is available below.