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United Therapeutics director sells shares worth $9.78 million

Published 19/12/2024, 21:34
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The transactions involved multiple trades, with the largest single sale consisting of 2,700 shares at a price of $375.03 each. Following these transactions, Sullivan's direct ownership of United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR)' common stock decreased to 7,295 shares.In addition to the sales, the filing also noted that Sullivan acquired 15,000 shares through the exercise of stock options at a price of $175.43 per share, totaling $2,631,450. These option exercises did not result in any direct ownership change as the shares were immediately sold.United Therapeutics, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of unique products to address the unmet needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. The company maintains exceptional gross profit margins of 88.9% and has earned an "Excellent" financial health rating from InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive analysis and 12 additional key insights about the company's performance and outlook in its Pro Research Report. The company maintains exceptional gross profit margins of 88.9% and has earned an "Excellent" financial health rating from InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive analysis and 12 additional key insights about the company's performance and outlook in its Pro Research Report.

The transactions involved multiple trades, with the largest single sale consisting of 2,700 shares at a price of $375.03 each. Following these transactions, Sullivan's direct ownership of United Therapeutics' common stock decreased to 7,295 shares.

In addition to the sales, the filing also noted that Sullivan acquired 15,000 shares through the exercise of stock options at a price of $175.43 per share, totaling $2,631,450. These option exercises did not result in any direct ownership change as the shares were immediately sold.

United Therapeutics, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of unique products to address the unmet needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions.

In other recent news, United Therapeutics Corporation has reported a significant increase in revenues, reaching $748.9 million in the third quarter. This growth was largely driven by the strong performance of treprostinil-based products such as Tyvaso, which surpassed both Ladenburg Thalmann's and consensus estimates. However, Remodulin sales fell short of projections. Additionally, the company has successfully completed a $1 billion accelerated share repurchase program. Analysts at H.C. Wainwright have reaffirmed a Buy rating on the company, while Ladenburg Thalmann maintained a Neutral rating but raised the price target.

United Therapeutics Corporation has also announced a successful transplantation of a gene-edited pig kidney into a human patient. This groundbreaking procedure adds to the evidence supporting xenotransplantation as a viable solution to organ shortages. United Therapeutics is preparing an investigational new drug application for the UKidney and plans to initiate a human clinical study in 2025, pending FDA clearance.

These recent developments underscore United Therapeutics' strategic focus on expanding commercial ventures and research and development, setting the stage for continued growth in the biotechnology sector.

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