Kezar Life Sciences , Inc. (NASDAQ:KZR), a biopharmaceutical company with a current market capitalization of $51.7 million, announced today that it has entered into an amendment to its Rights Agreement, initially dated October 17, 2024.
This amendment was made effective on December 3, 2024, and involves technical modifications to the rights and duties of the company's Board of Directors in managing the Rights Agreement and its accompanying rights.
The Rights Agreement, which includes Preferred Share Purchase Rights, is designed to protect shareholder interests and governs the issuance and administration of rights. The recent amendment allows for adjustments in the administration of these rights by the Board of Directors. However, apart from these technical changes, the Rights Agreement remains unchanged and in full effect as per its original terms.
Kezar Life Sciences specializes in the development of treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
This report is based on information contained in a recent SEC filing.
In other recent news, Kezar Life Sciences has been in the spotlight due to a series of significant events. The company successfully resisted a takeover attempt by Concentra Biosciences, with the board unanimously rejecting the offer, citing a significant undervaluation of the company. In response, Kezar implemented a stockholder rights plan to deter potential takeovers not in line with the company's best interests.
On the regulatory front, Kezar received approval from the FDA to continue its ongoing Phase 2a (PORTOLA) trial in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), although a partial clinical hold has been implemented. The company expects to report the top-line data from this trial in the first half of 2025.
Amid these developments, H.C. Wainwright has reiterated its Neutral rating on Kezar Life Sciences, expressing caution due to the uncertainty surrounding the future of zetomipzomib programs. TD Cowen and Jones Trading also maintained their respective Buy and Hold ratings on Kezar Life Sciences.
In a strategic financial move, Kezar announced a one-for-ten reverse stock split, reducing the outstanding common stock from about 72.96 million shares to roughly 7.30 million shares. This decision is part of Kezar's efforts to comply with Nasdaq's listing standards.
On the financial front, the company reported a second-quarter net loss of $22 million.
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