Benitec Biopharma Inc.
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $413.29M
- P/E (TTM)
- –
- Dividend yield
- –
About Benitec Biopharma
Pharmaceutical Preparations, SIC 2834
Benitec Biopharma Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops genetic medicines. The company utilizes a therapeutic platform combining gene silencing with functional gene replacement delivered through viral vectors. Its primary product candidate is BB-301, an investigational gene therapy designed to treat oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, a chronic degenerative muscle disorder. The company aims to serve patients suffering from this condition. Additionally, it engages with larger biopharmaceutical firms as commercial partners through potential co-development collaborations and out-licensing agreements.
Benitec is headquartered in Hayward, California. The company does not own or operate manufacturing facilities, instead planning to use contract manufacturing organizations. Its clinical programs address a disease diagnosed in approximately 35 countries worldwide. In addition, the organization maintains active patent families and holds registered trademarks across international jurisdictions, including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Summary of the business section of Benitec Biopharma's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- Benitec Biopharma Inc.
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Hayward, CA
- Address
- 3940 Trust Way 94545
- Phone
- (510) 780-0819
- Website
- benitec.com
- Employees
- 24, Jun 30, 2026
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- June 30
- Auditor
- Baker Tilly US, LLP, San Diego, California
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- BNTC
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- IPO date
- Oct 6, 2020
- Shares outstanding
- 35M, Sep 4, 2026
- Public float
- $143.06M, Dec 31, 2025
- Filer category
- Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Stock splits
- 9-for-2, May 14, 2025; 1-for-17 reverse, Jul 26, 2023; 1-for-1.5 reverse, Apr 15, 2020; 1-for-10 reverse, Nov 18, 2019; 1-for-4 reverse, Jun 16, 2015
- SEC CIK
- 1808898
- CUSIP
- 08205P209
- ISIN
- US08205P2092
- LEI
- 5493001KMFMXZM1EU014
- EIN
- 00-0000000
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Boston | Chief Financial Officer, Director | 25,927 |
| Jerel A. Banks | Chief Executive Officer, Director | – |
| Sophie Mukadam | Chief Operating Officer | 6,016 |
| J. Kevin Buchi | Director | 155,723 |
| David Matthew Friedman | Director | – |
| Sharon Mates | Director | – |
| Aaron Cowen | Director | 1,848,156 |
| Suvretta Capital Management, Llc | Director | 9,538,175 |
| Averill Master Fund, Ltd. | Director | 7,920,175 |
| Kishan Mehta | Director | – |
| Edward F. Smith | Director | 0 |
| Peter Francis | Director | 5,038 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Dr. Jerel A | $25.87M | $26.72M | $6.19M | $67 | – |
| FY2024 Dr. Jerel A | $3.16M | $4.29M | $1.44M | $72 | – |
| FY2023 Dr. Jerel A | $918.73K | $701.87K | $469.46K | $-79 | – |
| FY2022 Dr. Jerel A | $799.96K | -$176.70K | $456.48K | $-71 | – |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of June 30, 2026, we had 24 full-time employees, one of whom has an MD, PhD, eight have a PhD, four have a Master’s Degree, two have a biotechnology certificate, and one has an MBA, for a total of 13 with post-graduate degrees.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Oct 6, 2020 | IPO | Initial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus) |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |