Illumina Hails ECJ Ruling, Eliminates €432M Fine Over GRAIL Acquisition
Illumina Hails ECJ Ruling, Eliminates €432M Fine Over GRAIL Acquisition
In the US, the FTC Commissioners dismissed the case against Illumina and GRAIL on August 15, 2024, following the successful spinoff of GRAIL, thus ending the US proceedings.Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, welcomes the European Court of Justice's (ECJ's) judgment today ruling that the European Commission did not have jurisdiction over Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL.
全球领先的DNA测序和基于阵列技术的公司Illumina, Inc.（纳斯达克股票代码: ILMN）欢迎欧洲法院（ECJ）今天的裁决，判定欧洲委员会无权对Illumina对GRAIL的收购行为进行管辖。
Today's judgment confirms Illumina's longstanding view that the European Commission exceeded its authority by asserting jurisdiction over this merger. The basis for the 432 million euro fine has now been removed and will no longer be payable.
今天的裁决确认了Illumina长期以来的观点，即欧洲委员会通过主张对这次合并行为进行管辖超越了其职权范围。现在43200万欧元的罚款基础已被撤销，不再需要支付。
Following Illumina's spin-off of GRAIL in June 2024, GRAIL is now an independent public company. Illumina maintains a minority share of 14.5% in GRAIL, and Illumina will continue to support the company with its sequencing technology and suite of services.
在2024年6月Illumina对GRAIL进行分离后，GRAIL现已成为一家独立的上市公司。Illumina仍持有14.5%的GRAIL少数股权，并将继续以其测序技术和一套服务支持该公司。
In the US, the FTC Commissioners dismissed the case against Illumina and GRAIL on August 15, 2024, following the successful spinoff of GRAIL, thus ending the US proceedings.
美国联邦贸易委员会（FTC）于2024年8月15日驳回了对Illumina和GRAIL的案件，此前成功进行了GRAIL的分离，从而终结了美国的诉讼程序。
