From Earlier: Affymetrix and eBioscience Amend Definitive Merger Agreement

Affymetrix, Inc.,

and eBioscience, Inc. yesterday announced they have amended their existing definitive agreement dated November 29, 2011 under which Affymetrix will acquire eBioscience. Under the terms of the amended agreement, Affymetrix will acquire eBioscience for $315 million in cash subject to usual adjustments. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and is now expected to close late in the quarter ending June 30, 2012.