nkarta therapeutics seeks to improve upon the efficacy of cell therapy, making it more potent, better tolerated and more rapidly available to a broad population of patients with a variety of hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. nkarta was founded on the proprietary, robust and well characterized natural killer (nk) cell expansion technology pioneered by dario campana. the company is focused on leveraging the natural potent power of nk cells to identify and kill abnormal cells and recruit adaptive immune effectors to generate responses that are specific and durable. nkarta is combining its nk expansion platform technology with proprietary cell engineering technologies to build differentiated autologous and allogeneic cell therapy candidates for the treatment of cancer. founded in 2015, the company’s investors include sr one, nea and novo ventures. for more information, please visit the company’s website at www.nkartatx.com.
Company profile
Ticker
NKTX
Exchange
Website
CEO
Paul J. Hastings
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Industry (SIC)
SEC CIK
Corporate docs
IRS number
474515206
NKTX stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
ARS
2023 FY
Annual report to shareholders
25 Apr 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
25 Apr 24
DEF 14A
Definitive proxy
25 Apr 24
PRE 14A
Preliminary proxy
15 Apr 24
8-K
Other Events
28 Mar 24
424B5
Prospectus supplement for primary offering
25 Mar 24
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
25 Mar 24
10-K
2023 FY
Annual report
21 Mar 24
8-K
Nkarta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights
21 Mar 24
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
8 Jan 24
Latest ownership filings
SC 13G/A
BlackRock Inc.
5 Apr 24
SC 13D/A
RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
29 Mar 24
4
Peter Kolchinsky
29 Mar 24
SC 13D/A
Samsara BioCapital, L.P.
29 Mar 24
SC 13D/A
New Enterprise Associates 15, L.P.
28 Mar 24
SC 13D/A
GSK plc
28 Mar 24
4
Simeon George
28 Mar 24
4
PAUL J HASTINGS
5 Mar 24
4
Ralph Brandenberger
5 Mar 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
4 Mar 24
Financial summary
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Cash burn rate (est.) | Burn method: Change in cash | Burn method: Operating income | Burn method: FCF (opex + capex) | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q |
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Cash on hand (at last report) | 41.01 mm | 41.01 mm | 41.01 mm | 41.01 mm | 41.01 mm | 41.01 mm |
Cash burn (monthly) | (no burn) | 116.00 k | 9.76 mm | 11.29 mm | 6.76 mm | 5.84 mm |
Cash used (since last report) | n/a | 800.54 k | 67.39 mm | 77.90 mm | 46.64 mm | 40.34 mm |
Cash remaining | n/a | 40.20 mm | -26.38 mm | -36.89 mm | -5.64 mm | 669.39 k |
Runway (months of cash) | n/a | 346.6 | -2.7 | -3.3 | -0.8 | 0.1 |
Institutional ownership, Q4 2023
61.3% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 70 |
Opened positions | 20 |
Closed positions | 40 |
Increased positions | 17 |
Reduced positions | 18 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 142.93 bn |
Total shares | 43.18 mm |
Total puts | 0.00 |
Total calls | 11.00 k |
Total put/call ratio | – |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
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Ra Capital Management | 7.81 mm | $51.51 bn |
NEA Management | 3.57 mm | $23.55 bn |
New Enterprise Associates 15 | 3.57 mm | $66.81 mm |
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C. | 3.45 mm | $0.00 |
Flynn James E | 3.40 mm | $10.68 mm |
GSK GSK | 3.16 mm | $56.97 mm |
Samsara BioCapital | 2.87 mm | $51.68 mm |
Commodore Capital | 2.73 mm | $18.02 bn |
LSP 6 Holding C.V. | 2.17 mm | $78.22 mm |
Logos Global Master Fund | 1.68 mm | $103.40 mm |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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27 Mar 24 | Ra Capital Management | Common Stock | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10 | 3,000,000 | 30.00 mm | 10,050,818 |
27 Mar 24 | Ra Capital Management | Pre- Funded Warrants Common Stock | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 9.9999 | 3,000,031 | 30.00 mm | 3,000,031 |
27 Mar 24 | George Simeon | Common Stock | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10 | 451,659 | 4.52 mm | 451,659 |
27 Mar 24 | George Simeon | Common Stock | Buy | Acquire P | Yes | No | 10 | 1,548,341 | 15.48 mm | 1,548,341 |
4 Mar 24 | Hastings Paul J | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | Yes | 13.33 | 137,642 | 1.83 mm | 240,507 |
1 Mar 24 | Hastings Paul J | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | Yes | 13 | 12,358 | 160.65 k | 378,149 |
1 Mar 24 | Ralph Brandenberger | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | Yes | 12.51 | 8,367 | 104.67 k | 79,972 |
1 Mar 24 | Ralph Brandenberger | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | Yes | 3.89 | 2,955 | 11.49 k | 88,339 |
1 Mar 24 | Ralph Brandenberger | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | Yes | 3.89 | 3,808 | 14.81 k | 85,384 |
1 Mar 24 | Ralph Brandenberger | Stock Option Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | Yes | 3.89 | 2,955 | 11.49 k | 25,629 |
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10 Apr 24
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26 Mar 24
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Press releases
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Nkarta, Inc. (NKTX) on Behalf of Investors
8 Apr 24
INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Nkarta, Inc. (NKTX) on Behalf of Investors
5 Apr 24
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Nkarta, Inc. (NKTX) on Behalf of Investors
5 Apr 24
Nkarta to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
3 Apr 24
Nkarta Announces Pricing of $240 Million Underwritten Offering
25 Mar 24