Genome Therapeutics, Genesoft Move Forward with Merger Plans

Dec 30, 2003

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (GenomeWeb News) - Genome Therapeutics and Genesoft Pharmaceuticals today announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a registration statement related to their proposed merger that includes a proxy statement that will be mailed to shareholders of both companies.

In addition, the companies said they will each hold a special meeting of their stockholders to vote on the proposed merger and other related matters on Feb. 2, 2004.

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