OtherJul 16, 2026Completed
๐บ๐ธ United States
KPKira PharmaceuticalsJTJasper Therapeutics, Inc.
Healthcare โบ Biotechnology
Deal valueUndisclosed
AnnouncedJul 16, 2026
ConsiderationStock
StructureOther
RegionNorth America
Cross-borderNo
Contingent paymentYes
Overview
Jasper Therapeutics agreed to acquire Kira Pharmaceuticals in an all-stock reverse merger, with a concurrent $132 million private placement. Kira's former equityholders receive about 49.9% of the combined company, the private placement investors about 43.5%, and Jasper's existing equityholders about 6.7%. Kira out-licensed KP-301 and KP-402 to Mirador Therapeutics for $12 million upfront plus milestones.
Deal rationale
The combination creates a consolidated pipeline of immunology biologics, funded through the second half of 2028 by the private placement and out-licensing proceeds.
AI-generated from the SEC filingCompletedHealthcare โบ BiotechnologyUnited StatesNorth America
Timeline
- AnnouncedJul 16, 2026Filing
Valuation and terms
| Equity value | Undisclosed | |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise value | Undisclosed | |
| Consideration | Stock |
Advisors
Buy-side
HCH.C. Wainwright & Co.
Sell-side
PSPiper Sandler
Parties
Target
KPKira Pharmaceuticals
- Headquarters
- United States
- Ticker
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Acquirer
JTJasper Therapeutics, Inc.
- Headquarters
- United States
- Ticker
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