Biotechnology Value Fund and related entities filed Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G reporting their beneficial ownership in Nektar Therapeutics common stock. As of June 30, 2026, BVF, BVF2 and Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS together beneficially owned 2,391,075 shares of Nektar common stock.
Based on 33,786,032 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, BVF beneficially owned about 3.7%, BVF2 2.8%, and Trading Fund OS less than 1% of the class. Through their roles as general partners and investment manager, BVF GP Holdings LLC, BVF Partners L.P., BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert may each be deemed to beneficially own approximately 7.1% of Nektar’s outstanding common stock, with all such beneficial ownership relationships and certain disclaimed interests described in detail.
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Key Figures
Shares outstanding:33,786,032 sharesAggregate BVF-related holdings:2,391,075 sharesOwnership percentage (BVF):3.7%+3 more
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Shares outstanding33,786,032 sharesNektar common shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026
Aggregate BVF-related holdings2,391,075 sharesShares beneficially owned in aggregate by BVF, BVF2, Trading Fund OS and a managed account
Ownership percentage (BVF)3.7%BVF’s beneficial ownership of Nektar outstanding shares as of June 30, 2026
Ownership percentage (BVF2)2.8%BVF2’s beneficial ownership of Nektar outstanding shares as of June 30, 2026
Ownership percentage (Trading Fund OS)0.5%Trading Fund OS beneficial ownership shown on cover pages (less than 1% per narrative)
Ownership percentage (Partners, BVF Inc., Lampert)7.1%Deemed beneficial ownership of Nektar shares by Partners, BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert
Key Terms
beneficially owned, dispositive power, Schedule 13G, investment manager, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"As of the close of business on June 30, 2026, (i) BVF beneficially owned 1,251,654 shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 2,197,386.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"filed this schedule pursuant to 1(c) or 1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
investment managerfinancial
"Partners, as the investment manager of BVF, BVF2 and Trading Fund OS"
managed accountfinancial
"held in a certain Partners managed account (the "Partners Managed Account")"
FAQ
What ownership stake in Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) does Biotechnology Value Fund report?
Biotechnology Value Fund entities report beneficial ownership of 2,391,075 shares of Nektar Therapeutics common stock. This represents approximately 7.1% of the 33,786,032 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, when aggregating holdings attributed to BVF Partners L.P., BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert.
How many Nektar (NKTR) shares does each BVF fund beneficially own?
As of June 30, 2026, BVF beneficially owned 1,251,654 shares, BVF2 owned 945,732 shares, and Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS owned 157,488 shares. These positions are the basis for the aggregated ownership reported in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.
What percentage of Nektar (NKTR) does Mark N. Lampert report beneficially owning?
Mark N. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 7.1% of Nektar’s outstanding shares, or 2,391,075 shares, through his role as a director and officer of BVF Inc. The filing notes that this should not itself be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership.
What is the total number of Nektar (NKTR) shares outstanding used in this Schedule 13G/A?
The ownership percentages are calculated using 33,786,032 shares of Nektar common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2026. This outstanding share count comes from Nektar’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2026.
Which entities share voting and dispositive power over Nektar (NKTR) shares in this filing?
BVF GP Holdings LLC, BVF Partners L.P., BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert share voting and dispositive power over shares held by BVF and BVF2. BVF Partners L.P., BVF Inc. and Mr. Lampert also share such powers over shares held by Trading Fund OS and a Partners managed account.
Why do some BVF-related entities disclaim beneficial ownership of Nektar (NKTR) shares?
Several entities, including BVF GP, BVF2 GP, Partners OS, BVF GP Holdings LLC, BVF Partners L.P., BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert, expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of shares held by related funds or accounts. The statement clarifies that group reporting does not equal admission of ultimate beneficial ownership.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
640268306
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND 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
1,251,654.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,251,654.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,251,654.00
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)
3.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF I GP LLC
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
1,251,654.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,251,654.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,251,654.00
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)
3.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II LP
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
945,732.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
945,732.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
945,732.00
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)
2.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF II GP LLC
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
945,732.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
945,732.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
945,732.00
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)
2.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
157,488.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
157,488.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
157,488.00
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)
0.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF Partners OS Ltd.
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
157,488.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
157,488.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
157,488.00
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)
0.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC
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
2,197,386.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,197,386.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,197,386.00
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)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF PARTNERS L P/IL
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
2,391,075.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,391,075.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,391,075.00
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)
7.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BVF INC/IL
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
2,391,075.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,391,075.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,391,075.00
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)
7.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
640268306
1
Names of Reporting Persons
LAMPERT MARK N
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
2,391,075.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,391,075.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,391,075.00
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)
7.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
455 MISSION BAY BOULEVARD SOUTH, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P. ("BVF")
BVF I GP LLC ("BVF GP")
Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P. ("BVF2")
BVF II GP LLC ("BVF2 GP")
Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP ("Trading Fund OS")
BVF Partners OS Ltd. ("Partners OS")
BVF GP Holdings LLC ("BVF GPH")
BVF Partners L.P. ("Partners")
BVF Inc.
Mark N. Lampert ("Mr. Lampert")
Each of the foregoing is referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons."
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P.
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
BVF I GP LLC
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P.
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
BVF II GP LLC
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP
PO Box 309 Ugland House
Grand Cayman, KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
BVF Partners OS Ltd.
PO Box 309 Ugland House
Grand Cayman, KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
BVF GP Holdings LLC
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
BVF Partners L.P.
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
BVF Inc.
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
Mark N. Lampert
44 Montgomery St., 40th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104
(c)
Citizenship:
Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P.
Delaware
BVF I GP LLC
Delaware
Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P.
Delaware
BVF II GP LLC
Delaware
Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP
Cayman Islands
BVF Partners OS Ltd.
Cayman Islands
BVF GP Holdings LLC
Delaware
BVF Partners L.P.
Delaware
BVF Inc.
Delaware
Mark N. Lampert
United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
640268306
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:
As of the close of business on June 30, 2026, (i) BVF beneficially owned 1,251,654 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, $0.0001 par value (the "Shares"), (ii) BVF2 beneficially owned 945,732 Shares, and (iii) Trading Fund OS beneficially owned 157,488 Shares.
BVF GP, as the general partner of BVF, may be deemed to beneficially own the 1,251,654 Shares beneficially owned by BVF.
BVF2 GP, as the general partner of BVF2, may be deemed to beneficially own the 945,732 Shares beneficially owned by BVF2.
Partners OS, as the general partner of Trading Fund OS, may be deemed to beneficially own the 157,488 Shares beneficially owned by Trading Fund OS.
BVF GPH, as the sole member of each of BVF GP and BVF2 GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,197,386 Shares beneficially owned in the aggregate by BVF and BVF2.
Partners, as the investment manager of BVF, BVF2 and Trading Fund OS, and the sole member of Partners OS, may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,391,075 Shares beneficially owned in the aggregate by BVF, BVF2 and Trading Fund OS and held in a certain Partners managed account (the "Partners Managed Account"), including 36,201 Shares held in the Partners Managed Account.
BVF Inc., as the general partner of Partners, may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,391,075 Shares beneficially owned by Partners.
Mr. Lampert, as a director and officer of BVF Inc., may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,391,075 Shares beneficially owned by BVF Inc.
The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of any Shares owned by another Reporting Person. BVF GP disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares beneficially owned by BVF. BVF2 GP disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares beneficially owned by BVF2. Partners OS disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares beneficially owned by Trading Fund OS. BVF GPH disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares beneficially owned by BVF and BVF2. Each of Partners, BVF Inc. and Mr. Lampert disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares beneficially owned by BVF, BVF2 and Trading Fund OS and held in the Partners Managed Account, and the filing of this statement shall not be construed as an admission that any such person or entity is the beneficial owner of any such securities.
(b)
Percent of class:
The following percentages are based on 33,786,032 Shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
As of the close of business on June 30, 2026, (i) BVF beneficially owned approximately 3.7% of the outstanding Shares, (ii) BVF2 beneficially owned approximately 2.8% of the outstanding Shares, (iii) Trading Fund OS beneficially owned less than 1% of the outstanding Shares, (iv) BVF GP may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 3.7% of the outstanding Shares, (v) BVF2 GP may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 2.8% of the outstanding Shares, (vi) Partners OS may be deemed to beneficially own less than 1% of the outstanding Shares, (vii) BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 6.5% of the outstanding Shares, and (viii) each of Partners, BVF Inc. and Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own approximately 7.1% of the outstanding Shares (less than 1% of the outstanding Shares are held in the Partners Managed Account).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Cover Pages Items 5-9.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Cover Pages Items 5-9.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Cover Pages Items 5-9.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Cover Pages Items 5-9.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
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.
BVF GPH, Partners, BVF Inc. and Mr. Lampert share voting and dispositive power over the Shares beneficially owned by BVF and BVF2. Partners, BVF Inc. and Mr. Lampert share voting and dispositive power over the Shares beneficially owned by Trading Fund OS and held in the Partners Managed Account.
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.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
See Exhibit 99.1 to the Schedule 13G filed by the Reporting Persons with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 9, 2025.
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.