[SCHEDULE 13D/A] PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. Amended Major Shareholder Report
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Robert W. Duggan filed Amendment No. 17 to his Schedule 13D on Pulse Biosciences, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 49,706,423 shares of common stock, or 71.9% of the outstanding class.
The filing shows Duggan’s holdings include 256,078 options exercisable within 60 days, 630,109 shares held by Genius 24C Inc, and 450,189 shares held by Blazon Corporation, over which he may be deemed a beneficial owner. During the past 60 days, he purchased 660,233 shares at $19.69 per share through the company’s at-the-market equity offering program, funded with personal and entity working capital.
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Duggan reaffirms a controlling stake of 71.9% in Pulse Biosciences.
Robert W. Duggan now reports beneficial ownership of 49,706,423 shares, or 71.9% of Pulse Biosciences’ common stock, reflecting a clear controlling position. This includes shares held directly, via options, and through entities Genius 24C Inc and Blazon Corporation.
The amendment details an additional purchase of 660,233 shares at $19.69 per share via the at-the-market equity offering program on May 11, 2026. Aggregate purchase costs of Duggan’s positions are sizable, with about $414.7M attributed to his 49.7M-share stake, indicating long-term capital committed.
From a governance perspective, sole voting and dispositive power over these shares concentrates decision-making with Duggan. Future company disclosures, including proxy materials and subsequent ownership updates, will show how this concentrated stake interacts with board composition and strategic decisions.