SCHEDULE: First Light Asset Management Boosts AnaptysBio Stake

First Light Asset Management and its managing member, Mathew P. Arens, disclose a combined beneficial ownership of 7.71% in AnaptysBio, Inc. common stock.

Summary

• First Light Asset Management, LLC and Mathew P. Arens have jointly filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in AnaptysBio, Inc. common stock.
• First Light Asset Management, LLC is reported as beneficially owning 2,133,903 shares, representing 7.26% of the class.
• Mathew P. Arens, who controls First Light Asset Management, LLC, is reported as beneficially owning a total of 2,265,903 shares, representing 7.71% of the class.
• Mr. Arens' ownership includes 52,000 shares held directly with sole voting and dispositive power, and 80,000 shares held in a joint account with shared control.
• The Manager acts as an investment adviser to separately managed accounts and certain private funds, holding shares on their behalf.
• The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of AnaptysBio, Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, which is neutral in sentiment. The presence of a significant institutional investor could be seen as mildly positive, but the filing itself contains no performance or forward-looking statements to assess a strong sentiment.

Positives

• The disclosure of a significant beneficial ownership stake by an institutional investor like First Light Asset Management may signal confidence in AnaptysBio, Inc.'s future prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a standard disclosure of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor, providing transparency on significant holdings in a publicly traded company. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant ownership stakes by institutional investors and their affiliates, which can influence market perception and trading activity.

Key Dates

Keywords

AnaptysBio, First Light Asset Management, Mathew P. Arens, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Investment Adviser