Cartesian Therapeutics

RNAC

Market cap $187M

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) Presents at 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference Transcript

FREDERICK, Md., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to two new employees. On April 1, 2026, the Company issued to these employees options to purchase an aggregate of 52,450 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $6.39, the closing trading price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan and were approved by the Company's board of directors. The options vest as to 25% on April 1, 2027, and then in thirty-six substantially equal monthly installments thereafter such that the options will be fully vested on April 1, 2030. The options have a ten-year term. The options were granted under Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as an inducement material to the employees' entry into employment with the Company.

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to two new employees. On February 2, 2026, the Company issued to these employees options to purchase an aggregate of 12,050 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $6.79, the closing trading price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan and were approved by the Company's board of directors. The options vest as to 25% on February 2, 2027, and then in thirty-six substantially equal monthly installments thereafter such that the options will be fully vested on February 2, 2030. The options have a ten-year term. The options were granted under Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as an inducement material to the employees' entry into employment with the Company.

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Enrollment on track in Phase 3 AURORA trial of Descartes-08 in myasthenia gravis  IND application for Descartes-08 in myositis accepted by FDA; seamless adaptive clinical trial offering potential opportunity for a single pivotal trial expected to commence in 1H26 Phase 1/2 pediatric trial of Descartes-08 in juvenile dermatomyositis initiated Cash resources expected to support planned operations, including completion of planned Phase 3 trial for Descartes-08 for myasthenia gravis, into mid-2027 FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today highlighted its recent progress and outlined its 2026 strategic priorities across its cell therapy pipeline targeting autoimmune diseases.

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to two new employees. On January 2, 2026, the Company issued to these employees options to purchase an aggregate of 7,350 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $6.76, the closing trading price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan and were approved by the Company's board of directors. The options vest as to 25% on January 2, 2027, and then in thirty-six substantially equal monthly installments thereafter such that the options will be fully vested on January 2, 2030. The options have a ten-year term. The options were granted under Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as an inducement material to the employees' entry into employment with the Company.

FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of Adrian Bot, M.D., Ph.D., to the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Bot is a biopharma executive with three decades of experience in research and development (R&D) with a focus on immune, cell, gene therapy and nanomedicines. He will serve as a member of the Science and Technology Committee of the Board.

Cartesian Therapeutics (RNAC) is maintained at a "Buy" rating, driven by progress in its Descartes-08 mRNA CAR-T pipeline for autoimmune disorders. RNAC's phase 3 AURORA study targets AChR Ab+ myasthenia gravis, with positive long-term phase 2b data supporting ongoing late-stage development. Positive signals in systemic lupus erythematosus prompted RNAC to prioritize myositis, an underserved market with high unmet need, for possible pivotal trials.

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to two new employees. On October 27, 2025, the Company issued to one employee an option to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $8.85, the closing trading price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. On October 29, 2025, the Company issued to another employee an option to purchase an aggregate of 2,650 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $8.20, the closing trading price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan and were approved by the Company's board of directors. The first employee's option vests as to 25% on October 27, 2026, and then in three equal annual installments thereafter such that the option will be fully vested on October 27, 2029. The second employee's option vests as to 25% on October 29, 2026, and then in three equal annual installments thereafter such that the option will be fully vested on October 29, 2029. The options have a ten-year term. The options were granted under Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as an inducement material to the employees' entry into employment with the Company.

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.