KALA BIO, Inc. Schedule 13G reports that Point72-related filers — Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc., and Steven A. Cohen — jointly disclose beneficial ownership of 469,229 shares of KALA common stock, representing 6.7% of the class as of the close of business on September 10, 2025. The filing states Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors exercise shared voting and dispositive power over these shares through Point72 Associates, an investment fund they manage. The filing includes a Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit 99.1) and affirms the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.
Positive
Disclosure of a 6.7% position by Point72 and Steven A. Cohen provides transparency about a material holder in KALA
Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit 99.1) standardizes reporting and clarifies the reporting parties
Filing certifies no intent to change control, which clarifies the current purpose of the holdings
Negative
None.
Insights
TL;DR: Point72 disclosures show a meaningful 6.7% stake in KALA, signaling a notable position but no stated intent to change control.
The filing documents an institutional ownership position of 469,229 shares (6.7%), disclosed under Rule 13d-1(c)/(d) conventions with shared voting and dispositive powers. For investors, this quantifies a concentrated stake by a well-known asset manager and its principal, which could affect liquidity or signal conviction in corporate prospects. The statement explicitly denies acquisition for control, limiting immediate governance implications, though the position is large enough to merit monitoring for future schedule updates or activity.
TL;DR: Joint filing documents coordinated reporting and control channels but disclaims control intent; position size may influence engagement opportunities.
The Schedule 13G shows coordinated reporting by Point72 entities and Steven A. Cohen, with shared voting/dispositive power over the reported shares and a Joint Filing Agreement filed as Exhibit 99.1. The filer’s certification excludes an intent to influence control, aligning this with passive or investment-adviser reporting norms rather than active activist behavior. Given the >5% threshold, the issuer and shareholders should note the identity of the holder for any future governance outreach or market disclosures.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
KALA BIO, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
483119202
(CUSIP Number)
09/04/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
483119202
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
469,229.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
469,229.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
469,229.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
483119202
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
469,229.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
469,229.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
469,229.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
483119202
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STEVEN A. COHEN
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
469,229.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
469,229.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
469,229.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
KALA BIO, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1167 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by: (i) Point72 Asset Management, L.P. ("Point72 Asset Management") with respect to the shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Shares"), of KALA BIO, Inc. held by Point72 Associates, LLC, an investment fund it manages ("Point72 Associates"); (ii) Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Point72 Capital Advisors Inc.") with respect to the Shares held by Point72 Associates; and (iii) Steven A. Cohen ("Mr. Cohen") with respect to the Shares beneficially owned by Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors Inc.
Point72 Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is an advisor under common control with Point72 Asset Management, and acts as a sub-advisor with respect to a portion of the Shares reported herein.
Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors Inc., and Mr. Cohen have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, a copy of which is filed with this Schedule 13G as Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to which they have agreed to file this Schedule 13G jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act").
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors Inc., and Mr. Cohen is 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902.
(c)
Citizenship:
Point72 Asset Management is a Delaware limited partnership. Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Mr. Cohen is a United States citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
483119202
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on September 10, 2025.
Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors Inc., and Mr. Cohen own directly no Shares. Pursuant to an investment management agreement, Point72 Asset Management maintains investment and voting power with respect to the securities held by Point72 Associates. Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. is the general partner of Point72 Asset Management. Mr. Cohen controls each of Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the foregoing persons or any Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Act, the beneficial owner of the Shares reported herein.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.7%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on September 10, 2025.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on September 10, 2025.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on September 10, 2025.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on September 10, 2025.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
See Item 2(a). Point72 Associates has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, more than 5 percent of the outstanding Shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors, and Steven A. Cohen report beneficial ownership of 469,229 shares, representing 6.7% of KALA common stock as of September 10, 2025.
Who holds voting and dispositive power over the reported KALA shares?
The filing states shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 469,229 shares, exercised through Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors with respect to Point72 Associates.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate Point72 intends to influence control of KALA?
No. The certification in Item 10 states the securities were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of the issuer.
When is the ownership information reported effective?
The ownership information is stated as of the close of business on September 10, 2025, and the form reflects the event date of September 4, 2025.
Where is Point72’s principal business address listed?
The filing lists the principal business office for Point72 and Mr. Cohen as 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902.
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