Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders’ Equity

On March 26, 2014 and concurrent with the formation of Intrexon Energy Partners, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with each of the Investors in Intrexon Energy Partners for the private placement of 972,004 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price per share of $25.72 for gross proceeds of $25,000. Each Investor purchased an amount proportionate to its investment in Intrexon Energy Partners, including 243,001 shares, or $6,250, purchased by an affiliate of Third Security (Note 17).