Meridian Funds Comments on Exact Sciences Corp

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Jun 20, 2014

Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS) also had negative returns during the period, which created a drag on overall Fund performance. Exact Sciences is an early stage diagnostic company with a test for early detection of colorectal cancers. Upon receipt of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval, we believe that Exact Sciences’s Cologuard test will help revolutionize colorectal screening and increase overall compliance rates with clinical guidelines. We think that the large market, combined with attractive unit economics, should drive an improvement in shareholder value.

From Meridian Funds's semi-annual report ended December 31, 2013.