Adage Capital files Schedule 13G showing 7.67% NextCure (NXTC) ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Adage Capital Management, L.P. and related parties report a significant passive ownership stake in NextCure, Inc. The reporting group, including Adage Capital Management, L.P., Robert Atchinson, and Phillip Gross, reports beneficial ownership of 277,202 shares of NextCure common stock.

This position represents 7.67% of the outstanding common stock, based on 3,612,096 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as referenced from NextCure’s Form 10-Q. The reporting persons have shared voting and dispositive power over all 277,202 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing is made on a joint basis pursuant to a joint filing agreement.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 277,202 shares Ownership percentage: 7.67% Shares outstanding: 3,612,096 shares +2 more

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Shares beneficially owned 277,202 shares Common Stock of NextCure, Inc. reported by the Adage reporting group

Ownership percentage 7.67% Percent of NextCure common stock class beneficially owned by the reporting persons

Shares outstanding 3,612,096 shares NextCure common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2026, from Form 10-Q

Shared voting power 277,202 shares Shares of NextCure common stock over which reporting persons share voting power

Shared dispositive power 277,202 shares Shares of NextCure common stock over which reporting persons share dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

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beneficial ownership regulatory

"The filing of this statement should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

shared voting power regulatory

"6 | Shared Voting Power 277,202.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power regulatory

"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 277,202.00"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person."

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 manager financial

"ACM, as the investment manager of Adage Capital Partners, L.P."

FAQ

What ownership stake in NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) does Adage Capital report?

Adage Capital Management, L.P. and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 277,202 shares of NextCure common stock, representing 7.67% of the outstanding shares based on 3,612,096 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026.

How many NextCure (NXTC) shares are outstanding according to this filing?

The ownership percentage is calculated using 3,612,096 shares of NextCure common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as referenced from NextCure’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

What voting power does Adage Capital have over its NextCure (NXTC) shares?

The reporting persons disclose 0 shares with sole voting power and 277,202 shares with shared voting power. They likewise report 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 277,202 shares with shared dispositive power over NextCure common stock.

Who are the reporting persons in the NextCure (NXTC) Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G is filed by Adage Capital Management, L.P., and individuals Robert Atchinson and Phillip Gross, in their respective capacities as managers and general partners of related Adage entities that manage and hold the NextCure shares.

How is beneficial ownership of NextCure (NXTC) structured for Adage?

Beneficial ownership is reported with respect to 277,202 shares held directly by Adage Capital Partners, L.P., for which Adage Capital Management, L.P., and Messrs. Atchinson and Gross have shared voting and dispositive power through various general partner and managing member roles.

Is the Adage group’s stake in NextCure (NXTC) above 5%?

Yes. The reporting persons state their beneficial ownership of 7.67% of NextCure’s common stock, which is above the 5% threshold that triggers a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership filing under SEC rules.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 12:07 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 12:06 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

NextCure, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

65343E207

(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): 65343E207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Adage Capital 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 277,202.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 277,202.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

277,202.00

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)

7.67 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 65343E207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Robert Atchinson

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 277,202.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 277,202.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

277,202.00

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)

7.67 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 65343E207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Phillip Gross

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 277,202.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 277,202.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

277,202.00

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)

7.67 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: NextCure, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 9000 Virginia Manor Road, Suite 200, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is filed by: (i) Adage Capital Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("ACM"), as the investment manager of Adage Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("ACP"), with respect to the common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock") of NextCure, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") directly held by ACP; (ii) Robert Atchinson ("Mr. Atchinson"), as (1) managing member of Adage Capital Advisors, L.L.C., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("ACA"), managing member of Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("ACPGP"), general partner of ACP, and (2) managing member of Adage Capital Partners, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("ACPLLC"), general partner of ACM, with respect to the Common Stock directly held by ACP; and (iii) Phillip Gross ("Mr. Gross"), as (1) managing member of ACA, managing member of ACPGP, and (2) managing member of ACPLLC, general partner of ACM, with respect to the Common Stock directly held by ACP. The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The address of the business office of each of the Reporting Persons is 200 Clarendon Street, 52nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)	Citizenship: ACM is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Messrs. Gross and Atchinson are citizens of the United States.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 65343E207
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. The percentage set forth in this Schedule 13G is calculated based upon an aggregate of 3,612,096 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026.
(b)	Percent of class: 7.67%
(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.
	(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.
	(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.
	(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.
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. See Item 2(a).
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 acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and 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.

Adage Capital Management, L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Robert Atchinson
Name/Title:	By: Adage Capital Partners, L.L.C., its General Partner, By: Robert Atchinson, its Managing Member
Date:	08/12/2026

Robert Atchinson

Signature:	/s/ Robert Atchinson
Name/Title:	Robert Atchinson, individually
Date:	08/12/2026

Phillip Gross

Signature:	/s/ Phillip Gross
Name/Title:	Phillip Gross, individually
Date:	08/12/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 99.1: Joint Filing Agreement