Healthcare IT Today June 20, 2024
Akili to Operate as Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Virtual Therapeutics
Virtual Therapeutics, a company focused on improving mental health at scale using engaging, immersive games, and Akili, Inc., a leading digital therapeutics company, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to form a diversified, leading digital health company.
Under the terms of the agreement, Akili shareholders will receive $0.4340 per share of common stock in cash. The per share purchase price represents an approximately 4% premium to Akili’s closing stock price on May 28, 2024 and an approximately 85% premium to Akili’s closing price on April 29, 2024, the last trading day prior to Akili’s public announcement that it was evaluating potential strategic alternatives. Following completion of the...