Jefferies Starts Oruka Therapeutics (ORKA) at Buy

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Oruka Therapeutics Announces $200 Million Private Placement

September 12, 2024 7:05 AM EDT

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (Oruka or the Company) (Nasdaq: ORKA), a biotechnology company developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases, including plaque psoriasis, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing that is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $200 million to the Company, before placement agent fees and offering expenses. The PIPE financing included participation from both new and existing investors, including a large investment manager,... More

Oruka Therapeutics Announces Accelerated Clinical Timelines and Upcoming Presentation at EADV Supporting ORKA-001’s Profile as a Potentially Best-in-Class Half-Life Extended Antibody Targeting IL-23

September 12, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

ORKA-001, a novel half-life extended IL-23p19 monoclonal antibody (mAb), first-in-human dosing now expected first quarter 2025

ORKA-002, a novel half-life extended IL-17A/F mAb, first-in-human dosing now expected third quarter 2025

New preclinical data on ORKA-001 to be presented at EADV in September showing robust preclinical activity including a half-life in NHPs of over 30 days

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (Oruka) (Nasdaq: ORKA), a biotechnology company developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the... More