Akari Therapeutics, Plc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of treatments for autoinflammatory diseases that involve complement and leukotriene pathways. Its lead product candidate is nomacopan, a second-generation complement inhibitor that is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, guillain barré syndrome, hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy, and bullous pemphigoid. Akari Therapeutics, Plc is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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| 4/8/2026 | Buy → Hold | Maxim Group | |
| 1/5/2026 | $1.00 | Buy | Ladenburg Thalmann |
| 7/18/2025 | $5.00 | Buy | Maxim Group |
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Maxim Group downgraded Akari Therapeutics from Buy to Hold
Ladenburg Thalmann initiated coverage of Akari Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $1.00
Maxim Group initiated coverage of Akari Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $5.00
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Discussion highlights growing importance on novel ADC payloads, and Akari's ASCO data in KRAS-driven cancers and future potential Access the Akari CEO Corner here TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulator payloads, today released a new CEO Corner segment featuring President and Chief Executive Officer Abizer Gaslightwala discussing key themes emerging from the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and Akari's positioning within the evolving ADC landscape. In the segment, Mr. Gaslightwala reflects
CEO Abizer Gaslightwala highlights promising ASCO data demonstrating synergy of AKTX-101 with adagasrib in KRAS-driven cancers Watch the "What This Means" video here TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulator payloads, today announced that its CEO participated in a Virtual Investor "What This Means" interview focused on the Company's recently accepted abstract at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. During the interview, Mr. Gaslightwala highlighted the significance of Akari's first ASCO abst
TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with a novel RNA splicing modulator payload, today announced the successful pricing of a private placement financing round. This transaction is expected to raise an aggregate of approximately $5.5 million in gross proceeds. With these funds the Company will focus on advancing its lead ADC program utilizing its unique RNA splicing modulator payload, AKTX-101, toward a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial. "This financing reflects deep conviction from our long-term strategic investors and positions Akari to build on our
Live webcast fireside chat with Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Register for the event here TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulator payloads, today announced that Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics, will participate in a fireside chat at A.G.P.'s Annual Healthcare Company Showcase being held virtually on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Management will discuss the Company's differentiated ADC pipeline, including progress across i
TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulator payloads, today announced the grant of a major European patent that significantly strengthens its global intellectual property position and underscores the differentiation of its proprietary PH1 ADC payload platform. The newly granted patent (European Patent No. 3684773B1), titled "Thailanstatin Analogs," provides broad composition-of-matter protection for Akari's proprietary Thailanstatin-based payloads, engineered for use in highly targeted cytotoxic ADC therapies. The claims encompa
Patent covers proprietary 2nd generation Thailanstatin analog payload designed for use in ADCs (antibody-drug conjugates) targeting cancerApproval strengthens Akari's global intellectual property across all major markets and supports advancement of AKTX-101 and ADC pipeline TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulator payloads, today announced the acceptance of an Australian patent covering its core payload technology, and further expanding protection of its proprietary ADC platform. The accepted patent (Application No. 20242
Expands potential opportunities for AKTX-101 and its novel RNA splicing modulator payload in additional tumors beyond current Phase 1 plan Publication to be made available online on May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulating payloads, today announced that its abstract has been accepted for online publication at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2026. This marks Akari's first abstract acceptance at ASCO, one of the most highly regarded forums in clinical oncology rese
Superior potency demonstrated versus leading TROP2 ADCs across bladder, lung and breast tumor models Novel RNA spliceosome-targeting payload PH1 shows potential to overcome Topoisomerase I inhibitor resistance Preclinical data support advancement of AKTX-101 into Phase 1 studies in a rapidly evolving TROP2 ADC class expected to reach ~$12B by 20331 TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with a novel RNA splicing modulator payload, today announced the presentation of positive preclinical data for its lead TROP2-targeting ADC, AKTX-101, at the America
CEO Abizer Gaslightwala discusses the Company's strategic partnership with WuXi XDC and its implications for platform validation and development acceleration Company highlights accelerated IND timeline for AKTX-101 and positioning within the rapidly evolving ADC landscape Watch the "What This Means" video here TAMPA and LONDON, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulating payloads, today announced that Abizer Gaslightwala, Director, President and CEO of Akari Therapeutics, participated in a Virtual Investor "What This Means" interview focused on t
TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel RNA splicing modulating payloads announced a strategic partnership with WuXi XDC, a global leader in ADC development and manufacturing, to accelerate the development of Akari's novel PH1 payload. "This strategic partnership with WuXi XDC represents a major milestone for Akari and a powerful validation of our novel PH1 payload technology," said Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics. "WuXi XDC is widely recognized as a global leader in ADC innovation, and with this
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BOSTON and LONDON, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, announces shareholder approval in connection with the merger of Akari Therapeutics, Plc (the Company) and Peak Bio, Inc. At a General Meeting held in relation to the merger at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Company's offices in London, shareholders approved the Company's issuance of shares in connection with the proposed merger, with approximately 99% of shares present at the General Meeting, in person or by proxy, voted in support. "I am thrilled to announce this
BOSTON and LONDON, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, announces the effectiveness of the Form S-4, originally filed with the SEC on September 13, 2024 related to the merger of Akari Therapeutics, Plc (the Company) and Peak Bio, Inc. The Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on October 11, 2024 allowing the Company to definitively schedule the General Meeting to be held in relation to the merger. The General Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Company's offices in London. "I am so excited to be
Interim CEO employment contract consists solely of equity compensationSamir R. Patel, M.D., increases ownership to 14.2% with $1.25m investment in recent private placement BOSTON and LONDON, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company advancing therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, in follow up to the May 1st announcement that Samir R. Patel, M.D., has assumed the role of Interim President & CEO, provides detail of Dr. Patel's employment compensation. Dr Patel's employment contract reaffirms his desire to align his success directly with the success of the company's shareholders. Dr. Patel will be compen
BOSTON and LONDON, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company advancing therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced the successful initial closing of a private placement financing round. This transaction is expected to raise an aggregate of approximately $7.6 million in gross proceeds from both new and existing investors. "We are pleased to announce this financing for Akari Therapeutics," said Samir R. Patel, MD, Interim President and CEO of Akari Therapeutics. "The overwhelming interest from investors allowed the company to upsize the transaction to $7.6 million and highlights the excitement surrou
Prioritization of Peak's ADC cancer therapeutic platform technology and Akari's PAS-nomacopan for Geographic Atrophy, a disabling ophthalmic diseaseAkari Therapeutics announces leadership changes in separate Akari press release BOSTON and PLEASANTON, Calif., May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX, "Akari"))) and Peak Bio Inc. (OTC:PKBO, "Peak"))) today announced completion of a joint portfolio prioritization review pursuant to which the combined entity, following completion of the previously announced merger of Akari and Peak, will focus on Peak's ADC (antibody drug conjugate) platform technology and Akari's PAS-nomacopan Geographic Atrophy (GA) program. P
BOSTON and PLEASANTON, Calif., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and Peak Bio Inc. (OTC:PKBO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics in areas of inflammation and oncology announce a definitive agreement to merge as equals in an all-stock transaction. The combined entity will operate as Akari Therapeutics, Plc, which is expected to continue to be listed and trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market as AKTX. Following closing, the company will have an expanded pipeline that contains multiple compelling assets span
BOSTON and PLEASANTON, Calif., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and Peak Bio Inc. (OTC:PKBO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics in areas of inflammation and oncology announce a definitive agreement to merge as equals in an all-stock transaction. The combined entity will operate as Akari Therapeutics, Plc, which is expected to continue to be listed and trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market as AKTX. Following closing, the company will have an expanded pipeline that contains multiple compelling assets span
Currently opening sites for Phase III study of nomacopan in bullous pemphigoid (BP).Phase III study of nomacopan in severe pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant-related thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA) open for enrollment.Evaluating the potential for long-acting PAS-nomacopan as a treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Collaborating with clinical partners to explore potential for treating exacerbations in severe lung diseases where inhaled nomacopan can be potentially delivered directly to the lung.Active pipeline exploring treatment of head trauma with nomacopan and the development of votucalis, a new anti-histamine biopharmaceutical with a similar structure to
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TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel immuno-oncology payloads, today announced the appointment of Prafulla Gokhale, Ph.D., Director of the Experimental Therapeutics Core and the Lurie Family Imaging Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to its Scientific Advisory Board. "Dr. Gokhale's expertise in experimental therapeutics, RNA biology and translational oncology comes at a pivotal time as we advance AKTX-101 toward the clinic," commented Abizer Gaslightwala, President and CEO of Akari Therapeutics. "His proven track record to develop novel t
TAMPA, Fla. and LONDON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with novel immuno-oncology payloads, today announced the appointment of Olga Anczukow, Ph.D. to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics commented, "Dr. Anczukow is a leading authority in RNA splicing and cancer biology, an area of growing importance for the development of next-generation therapeutics. Her scientific rigor, translational mindset, and experience advancing RNA-focused discoveries toward clinical relevance make her an outstandin
BOSTON and LONDON, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing novel payload antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and inaugural appointment of Dr. Sara Hurvitz. "The formation of our SAB marks an important step in advancing Akari's scientific and clinical strategy, and we are honored to welcome Dr. Sara Hurvitz as its inaugural member," commented Abizer Gaslightwala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Akari Therapeutics. "In addition to her wealth of knowledge around ADCs, Dr. Hurvitz brings exceptional clinical expertise in the management of can
NORWOOD, Mass., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRBP), a clinical-stage company focused on oncology and obesity, today announced the appointment of Rachelle Jacques as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective May 15. She succeeds Alan Holmer, who will remain on the Board. "We thank Alan for his over ten years of dedicated service as founding Chair of the Corbus Board," said Yuval Cohen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Corbus. "Rachelle is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive, and we have greatly benefitted from her innovative and strategic thinking as a Board member. We look forward to following her vision and continued leadership as we
Global expertise in establishing and executing transformative transactions which have led to multiple approved therapeutic products Successful track record across oncology therapeutics including ADCs and antibody therapies ranging from early discovery to pre-clinical/clinical stage 25+ year-career experience bolsters Company's efforts to address growing, high-value ADC market and maximize opportunities for non-dilutive capital BOSTON and LONDON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an oncology biotechnology company developing novel payload antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced the appointment of Mark F. Kubik as Head of Business Development
Advancing development of next-generation precision Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) to address multiple indications across a range of cancer types Continued progress of lead program, AKTX-101, for the treatment of solid tumors Platform technology to fuel pipeline with ability to generate novel ADC candidates across a range of solid/hematological cancers Leveraging opportunities for non-dilutive capital through partnering of legacy pipeline Cash on hand expected to be sufficient to fund planned operations into September 2025 BOSTON and LONDON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), a biotechnology company developing next-generation precision bi-fun
Former SVP and Franchise Head for US Oncology at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, with established track record for leading a portfolio of products spanning both solid and hematological malignancies that have total annual sales of $1B Held several executive leadership roles at Amgen, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson across multiple brands including Kyprolis®, Vectibix®, Neulasta®, XGEVA®, Repatha®, and ELIQUIS® Current President and CEO, Samir R. Patel, M.D., to remain as a member of the Company's Board of Directors BOSTON and LONDON, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX) ("Akari" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company developing next-generation preci
Samir R. Patel, M.D., appointed as Chief Executive Officer Abizer Gaslightwala appointed to Board of Directors BOSTON and LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX) today announced the appointment of Samir R. Patel, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 16, 2024. Dr. Patel has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since May 2024. Additionally, the Company announced it has appointed Abizer Gaslightwala to its Board of Directors, effective December 16, 2024. Michael Grissinger, a member of the Board of Directors, provided notice of his resignation on December 16, 2024. "Since beginning my role as interim CEO in May 2024, we ha
BOSTON and LONDON, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX) today announced the appointment of Torsten Hombeck, Ph.D. as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 16, 2024. Dr. Hombeck is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, finance, capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as clinical and commercial product development and regulatory filings in the U.S. and Europe. "We are pleased with the continued evolution and progress made across multiple fronts. We believe that adding expertise to our leadership team is a key component of ensuring continued progress and importantly our ability to build upon momentu
BOSTON and LONDON, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akari Therapeutics, Plc (NASDAQ:AKTX), an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, announces the appointment of Rob Bazemore, experienced life sciences leader, to the Akari Board of Directors effective September 17, 2024. "I am very honored to have the opportunity to work with this distinguished board of directors to advance the portfolio opportunities," said Mr. Bazemore. "Focusing on Akari's novel lead asset, nomacopan, as well as Peak's innovative antibody-drug-conjugate (ADC) platform in oncology, has the opportunity to bring significant value both for patients and fo
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