Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Litigation Filed
Pomerantz LLP announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Nektar.
Partnership Termination
BMS and Nektar officially end their global clinical development collaboration.
Phase 3 Failure
Lead melanoma trial fails to meet primary endpoints, causing stock to plummet.
BMS Partnership
Nektar signs a $3.6B deal with Bristol Myers Squibb for bempegaldesleukin.
Pomerantz LLP has initiated class action litigation against Nektar Therapeutics, alleging the company made false or misleading statements regarding its clinical programs and business prospects. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for investors following significant stock volatility linked to the company's oncology pipeline performance.
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