OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transgenomic, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBIO), a global biotechnology company advancing precision medicine through advanced diagnostic tests and clinical and research services, today announced that it has moved to simplify and strengthen its capital structure by entering into a conversion agreement with the holders of its outstanding Series A and Series B convertible preferred stock and by finalizing an amendment to its Loan and Security Agreement with affiliates of Third Security, LLC that extends the maturity date until November 2017.