Fate Therapeutics CEO sells shares worth $13,405

Published 13/01/2025, 22:06
Fate Therapeutics CEO sells shares worth $13,405

According to the filing, the sale was necessary to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in previous years. These transactions were made under an irrevocable election to satisfy tax obligations through "sell to cover" arrangements, rather than discretionary trades by Bahram. Following this sale, Bahram retains ownership of 349,364 shares of Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FATE), representing a significant stake in the $147.49 million market cap company. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, though it's currently experiencing rapid cash burn. Discover 13 more key insights about FATE with an InvestingPro subscription.

According to the filing, the sale was necessary to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in previous years. These transactions were made under an irrevocable election to satisfy tax obligations through "sell to cover" arrangements, rather than discretionary trades by Bahram. Following this sale, Bahram retains ownership of 349,364 shares of Fate Therapeutics, representing a significant stake in the $147.49 million market cap company. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, though it's currently experiencing rapid cash burn. Discover 13 more key insights about FATE with an InvestingPro subscription.

In other recent news, significant changes have occurred at Fate Therapeutics, with an executive transition and new analyst ratings. The biopharmaceutical firm announced the retirement of its President and CEO, Scott Wolchko, to be succeeded by Bob Valamehr starting 2025. Wolchko will continue to provide advisory services to the company for the year following his departure.

The company also reported a Q1 2024 net loss of $0.47 per share, closely aligning with projections, and collaboration revenue nearly doubled forecasts, reaching $1.9 million. Analysts have responded to these developments with varied outlooks. BofA Securities upgraded Fate Therapeutics' rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $3.00, influenced by promising initial autoimmune clinical data. Other firms, including Oppenheimer, Stifel, and TD Cowen, maintained their ratings, while Piper Sandler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight.

These are recent developments at Fate Therapeutics, with leadership changes and analyst upgrades and downgrades shaping the company's trajectory. The firm continues to advance its clinical programs, including a collaboration with Ono Pharmaceutical (TADAWUL:2070) for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.

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