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Intrexon Corporation.

XON.US | Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Intrexon Corporation, now known as Precigen, Inc., is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing genetically engineered technologies to improve the quality of life. The company operates through various segments, including healthcare, food, and agriculture. Precigen's healthcar...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Precigen (formerly Intrexon) presents a mixed ethical profile. Its business model is fundamentally in conflict with animal welfare, critics point out, due to its reliance on genetically engineering animals for food and medicine, and potential animal testing. In healthcare, while its PRGN-2012 drug shows promise for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, with FDA Breakthrough Therapy and Orphan Drug Designations, reports suggest limited clinical trial access for Black women (3%). Barriers to biomarker testing in rural areas, allegedly linked to socioeconomic status and health literacy, also raise concerns about equitable access to its innovations. R&D expenses increased by 9% in 2024.

Value Scores

Better Health for All40
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-50
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities70
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

40

Precigen, formerly Intrexon Corporation, demonstrates a strong commitment to improving health outcomes through its core business and significant R&D investment. Its primary product, PAPZIMEOS™ (PRGN-2012), received full FDA approval in August 2025 as the first and only therapy for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare, debilitating, and potentially life-threatening disease.

1
This therapy addresses the root cause of RRP, with a pivotal study showing 51% of patients achieved a complete response (no surgeries in 12 months), and 86-95% experienced a reduction in surgeries.
2
The therapy was well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities and no treatment-related adverse events greater than Grade 2.
3
The company's research and development expenses were $53,070 thousand in 2024, significantly exceeding its total revenues of $3,925 thousand, indicating a substantial allocation to health innovation.
4
The company also maintains excellent risk transparency, providing "Important Safety Information" detailing potential side effects for PAPZIMEOS and encouraging reporting of adverse events to both the FDA and the company.
5

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-50

None of Precigen's employees are represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

1
As of December 31, 2024, the company had 143 employees.
2
On August 6, 2024, Precigen announced a workforce reduction of over 20%.
3
In connection with the workforce reduction, Precigen recorded a charge related to employee severance and termination benefits of $2.1 million, which were paid in the third quarter of 2024.
4
Compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus, the issuance of equity incentives, a 401(k) plan, and health and wellness benefits, including a health insurance plan with a Platinum actuarial value.
5
In 2024, employee development initiatives included employee training targeting specific areas of interest, executive and manager coaching, and performance management, which encompass performance goals and competency evaluations.
6

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the 'Honest & Fair Business' KPIs. The articles primarily focus on financial results, clinical trial progress, and general business updates for Precigen, Inc. (formerly Intrexon Corporation). Information regarding regulatory fines

1
, transparency index scores
2
, whistleblower policies
3
, financial restatements
4
, audit coverage
5
, ESG controversies
6
, complaint resolution times
7
, board conflict-free percentages
8
, anti-corruption policies
9
, or third-party verification of ethical claims
10
was either explicitly marked as 'N/A'
11
, 'Not mentioned'
12
, or 'null'
13
in the evidence, or was entirely absent. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to lack of evidence.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

70

Oxitec, a subsidiary of Intrexon Corporation, has established over 20 formal partnerships, including more than 10 with governments and international organizations and more than 10 with civil society organizations.

1
The company demonstrates a high level of social license for its operations, with over 94% public acceptance for the OX5034 Mini-Capsule Pilot in Indaiatuba, Brazil.
2
In Piracicaba, Brazil, support for Friendly™ Aedes was 92.8% in November 2016.
3
Furthermore, a 2016 public referendum on Oxitec’s mosquito technology received support in 31 out of 33 Monroe County precincts.
4

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Intrexon Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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