Myriant Technologies Files for $125M IPO

5/31/11

Myriant Technologies, a Quincy, MA-based developer of biochemicals, revealed its intention to raise $125 million in an initial public offering, according to documents filed with the SEC. The company plans to put the proceeds toward completing a plant in Louisiana, as well as working capital, research and development, and general corporate purposes. It reported a $16 million net loss on $14 million in revenue for 2010. In January Myriant brought in $60 million in equity financing from PTT Chemical Public Company.

Erin Kutz is an Associate Editor for Xconomy. You can reach her by e-mail at ekutz@xconomy.com or by phone at (617) 252-0700. Follow @

    

Business, life sciences, and technology news — covering Boston, Seattle, San Diego, Detroit, San Francisco, New York and beyond.

© 2007-2012, Xconomy, Inc. Xconomy is a registered service mark of Xconomy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Site produced by Andrew Koyfman with design from Rob Hunter.