SCHEDULE 13G/A: Halpern Trust Discloses 9.99% Stake in Eterna Therapeutics

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Beneficial Ownership Report


John D. Halpern and Katherine H. Halpern, as trustees of the John D. Halpern Revocable Trust, have reported a 9.99% beneficial ownership stake in Eterna Therapeutics Inc. common stock.

Summary

  • John D. Halpern and Katherine H. Halpern, acting as trustees of the John D. Halpern Revocable Trust, have filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G concerning their beneficial ownership in Eterna Therapeutics Inc.
  • They collectively beneficially own 5,136,581 shares of Eterna Therapeutics Inc. common stock.
  • This ownership represents 9.99% of the company's total outstanding common stock.
  • The reported ownership comprises 5,136,571 shares held directly by the John D. Halpern Revocable Trust and an additional 10 shares issuable upon the exercise of a Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant.
  • A blocker provision within the warrant prevents its exercise if it would result in beneficial ownership exceeding 9.99%, consequently excluding 114,990 additional shares from the currently reported ownership.
  • The 9.99% ownership percentage is calculated based on an aggregate of 51,374,723 outstanding shares, which includes 51,374,713 shares reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2024, plus the 10 warrant shares deemed outstanding within 60 days.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure and does not contain operational or financial performance information or indicate any significant change in strategy or control.

Positives

  • The filing confirms a significant and stable ownership stake by the John D. Halpern Revocable Trust, indicating a long-term interest in Eterna Therapeutics Inc.

Risks

  • The warrant includes a blocker provision that prevents the beneficial ownership from exceeding 9.99%, limiting the immediate full exercise of the warrant for an additional 114,990 shares.

Future Outlook

The document is a beneficial ownership disclosure and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Eterna Therapeutics Inc.'s operational or financial performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of significant beneficial ownership and does not provide information related to broader industry trends, competitive landscape, or Eterna Therapeutics Inc.'s specific market position.

Stakeholder Impact

  • This filing confirms a significant, stable ownership stake by the Halpern Trust, which may provide a sense of stability for other shareholders by indicating a committed long-term investor.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/29/2024Date of event which required the filing of this statement (issuance of the Pre-Funded Common Stock Purchase Warrant).
11/12/2024Date of the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which reported 51,374,713 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
02/14/2025Signature date of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 4 by John D. Halpern and Katherine H. Halpern.

Keywords

Eterna Therapeutics, John D. Halpern, Katherine H. Halpern, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, SEC filing, investment, trust

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