InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – July 23, 2026

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Merger Arbitrage

1. BLFS: The acquisition of BioLife Solutions, Inc. (BLFS) by Repligen Corporation (RGEN) for a closing value of $1.5 billion. BioLife stockholders will receive $11.25 per share in cash and 0.1442 shares of Repligen common stock, which equates to a total value of $31 per share, representing a 6.2% premium over the stock’s last close. Last month, Bloomberg reported that Biolife had attracted takeover interest from parties including Repligen. (Press Release)
2. WBD: The European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance (PSKY). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Paramount.
3. ORLA: Orla Mining (ORLA) announced that holders of Orla common shares have approved the merger with Equinox Gold (EQX). Orla will now seek a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia to approve the deal at a hearing expected to be held on July 28, 2026.

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