Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

In May 2016, two purported shareholder class action lawsuits, captioned Hoffman v. Intrexon Corporation et al. and Gibrall v. Intrexon Corporation et al., were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stock between May 12, 2015 and April 20, 2016 (the "Class Period"). The complaints name as defendants the Company and certain current Company officers (the "Defendants"). The complaints allege, among other things, that, in violation of the federal securities laws, the Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements in its periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed during the Class Period with respect to the Company's business, operations and prospects. The basis for the plaintiffs' claims derives from the April 21, 2016 report published on the Seeking Alpha financial blog. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages, interest and an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The Company believes that these putative class action lawsuits are without merit and intends to defend the lawsuits vigorously; however, there can be no assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits.