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Claims Settlement | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Claims Settlement Disclosure [Abstract] |
Claims Settlement | NOTE 16 – CLAIMS SETTLEMENT In September 2015 the Company received $14.5 million as a settlement with certain institutional investors that were beneficial owners of Sangamo’s common stock related to the disgorgement of short-swing profits pursuant to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The settlement of $9.5 million, net of a $5.0 million income tax benefit and certain expenses, was recognized as additional paid-in capital.

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