** Shares of Australia's Imugene IMU.AX fall as much as
5.5% to A$0.086, their lowest since Dec 14, 2023
** Co says U.S.-based Kincell Bio will acquire its North
Carolina manufacturing facility for up to $6 mln
** Co also announces strategic partnership with the
U.S.-based cell therapy development firm
** Adds deal is expected to recognize $32 mln in staff cost
reductions for co
** Stock has fallen 17.3% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
((Rishav.Chatterjee@thomsonreuters.com;))