If the filing person has
previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box:
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The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act
(however,
see
the Notes).
13D
CUSIP No. 63016Q102
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(1)
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NAMES OF
REPORTING PERSONS
Cambridge Equities, LP
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (see instructions)
(a)
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(b)
x
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
WC, AF (See Item 3)
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(5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or
2(e)
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(6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF
ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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(7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
None (See Item 5)
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(8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None (See Item 5)
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(10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(12)
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
(11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
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(13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW (11)
50.0% (See Item 5)*
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(14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see
instructions)
PN
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This percentage is calculated based upon 81,997,285 shares of the Issuers Common Stock (defined below) outstanding, as set forth in the Issuers Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on May 16, 2016.
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13D
CUSIP No. 63016Q102
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(1)
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NAMES OF
REPORTING PERSONS
MP 13 Ventures, LLC
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (see instructions)
(a)
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(b)
x
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
AF (See Item 3)
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(5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or
2(e)
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(6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF
ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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(7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
None (See Item 5)
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(8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None (See Item 5)
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(10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
41,025,814 shares (See Item 5)
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(12)
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
(11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
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(13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW (11)
50.0% (See Item 5)*
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(14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see
instructions)
OO
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This percentage is calculated based upon 81,997,285 shares of the Issuers Common Stock (defined below) outstanding, as set forth in the Issuers Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2016, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2016.
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13D
CUSIP No. 63016Q102
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(1)
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NAMES OF
REPORTING PERSONS
Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (see instructions)
(a)
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(b)
x
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
AF (See Item 3)
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(5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or
2(e)
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(6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF
ORGANIZATION
United States of America
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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(7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
None
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(8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
5,618,326 shares (See Item 5)
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(9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None
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(10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,618,326 (See Item 5)
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(11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
5,618,326 shares
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(12)
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
(11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
¨
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(13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW (11)
6.9%*
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(14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see
instructions)
CO
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This percentage is calculated based upon 81,997,285 shares of the Issuers Common Stock (defined below) outstanding, as set forth in the Issuers Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2016, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2016.
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13D
CUSIP No. 63016Q102
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(1)
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NAMES OF
REPORTING PERSONS
Patrick Soon-Shiong
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP (see instructions)
(a)
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(b)
x
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
PF, AF (See Item 3)
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(5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or
2(e)
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(6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF
ORGANIZATION
United States of America
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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(7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
13,159,147 (See Item 5)
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(8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
60,094,030 shares (See Item 5)
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(9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
13,159,147 shares (See Item 5)
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(10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
60,094,030 shares (See Item 5)
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(11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
60,094,030 shares
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(12)
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW
(11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
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(13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW (11)
63.2%*
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(14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see
instructions)
IN
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This percentage is calculated based upon 81,997,285 shares of the Issuers Common Stock (defined below) outstanding, as set forth in the Issuers Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2016, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2016.
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Explanatory Note: This Amendment No. 2 amends and supplements the Schedule 13D (as so amended, this
Schedule 13D) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on August 31, 2015, by certain of the Reporting Persons (as defined below), with respect to the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Common Stock), of NantKwest, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Issuer), as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, filed with the SEC on October 23, 2015. In addition, the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation is being
added as a joint filer to this Schedule 13D.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a), (f)
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This Schedule 13D is being filed jointly by (i) Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a natural person and citizen of the United States, (ii) Cambridge Equities, LP, a limited partnership organized under the laws of
the State of Delaware (Cambridge Equities), (iii) MP 13 Ventures, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (MP 13 Ventures), and (iv) the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation,
an exempt corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the Foundation). Dr. Soon-Shiong, Cambridge Equities, MP 13 Ventures and the Foundation are collectively referred to herein as the Reporting
Persons.
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(b)
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The address of the principal business and principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is 9922 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, California 90232.
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(c)
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The principal business of Cambridge Equities is investment. MP 13 Ventures is the general partner of Cambridge Equities and thus may be deemed to control Cambridge Equities. The principal business of MP 13 Ventures is
investment. Dr. Soon-Shiong is the sole member of MP 13 Ventures and thus may be deemed to control MP 13 Ventures and each entity directly or indirectly controlled by MP 13 Ventures (including Cambridge Equities). The Foundation is a private
foundation whose primary business is philanthropy. Dr. Soon-Shiong is the Chairman of the Foundation and thus may be deemed to control the Foundation. Dr. Soon-Shiong is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.
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(d)
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During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
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(e)
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During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding such person was or is
subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
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Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The disclosure in Item 3 is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
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The Reporting Persons are filing this Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D as a result of the entry into a
letter agreement (the Letter Agreement) with Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Sorrento) pursuant to which (a) Sorrento agreed to sell to the Foundation, and the Foundation agreed to purchase from Sorrento, 5,618,326 shares
of Issuer Common Stock, (b) the Foundation agreed to sell to Sorrento, and Sorrento agreed to purchase from the Foundation, 7,878,098 shares of Sorrento common stock, (c) Cambridge agreed to forfeit its right to purchase 500,000 shares of
Sorrento common stock issuable pursuant to a common stock purchase warrant, dated December 22, 2014, to purchase 1,724,138 shares of Sorrento common stock (the Cambridge Warrant) so that, following the closing of the transactions
contemplated by the Letter Agreement, the Cambridge Warrant will be exercisable for up to 1,224,138 shares of Sorrento common stock, and (d) Sorrento agreed to pay to Foundation an aggregate of $15,639,071.95.
All of the shares of Common Stock to which this Statement relates were purchased on behalf of the Reporting Persons using their investment capital or funds
under management.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The disclosure in Item 4 is hereby amended to include the following:
As noted in Item 3, the Reporting Persons are filing this Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D as a result of the entry into the Letter Agreement with
Sorrento pursuant to which (a) Sorrento agreed to sell to the Foundation, and the Foundation agreed to purchase from Sorrento, 5,618,326 shares of Issuer Common Stock, (b) the Foundation agreed to sell to Sorrento, and Sorrento agreed to
purchase from the Foundation, 7,878,098 shares of Sorrento common stock, (c) Cambridge agreed to forfeit its right to purchase 500,000 shares of Sorrento common stock issuable pursuant to the Cambridge Warrant so that, following the closing of
the transactions contemplated by the Letter Agreement, the Cambridge Warrant will be exercisable for up to 1,224,138 shares of Sorrento common stock, and (d) Sorrento agreed to pay to Foundation an aggregate of $15,639,071.95.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
The
disclosure in Item 5 is hereby amended to include the following:
(a) and (b) Cambridge Equities beneficially owns, in the aggregate, 41,025,814
shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 50.0% of the outstanding Common Stock of NantKwest, including 9,257 shares that may be acquired pursuant to the exercise of warrants. MP 13 Ventures and Dr. Soon-Shiong may be deemed to
beneficially own, and share voting power and investment power with Cambridge Equities over, all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Cambridge Equities.
The Foundation beneficially owns, in the aggregate, 5,618,326 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately, 6.9% of the outstanding Common Stock of the
Company. Dr. Soon-Shiong may be deemed to beneficially own, and share voting power and investment power over, all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Foundation.
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Dr. Soon-Shiong also beneficially owns 13,159,147 shares of Common Stock, including 12,859,147 shares that
may be acquired pursuant to the exercise of warrants and options and 300,000 shares underlying restricted stock units which vest within 60 days. Dr. Soon-Shiong has the sole power to vote or direct the vote, and the sole power to dispose or
direct the disposition, of all such 13,159,147 shares of Common Stock. As a result, Dr. Soon-Shiong may be deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, 60,094,030 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 63.2% of the outstanding
Common Stock of the Issuer.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
The disclosure in Item 6 is hereby amended to include the following:
The information set forth in Items 3 and 4 above is hereby incorporated by reference in response to Item 6.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
The
following documents are filed as exhibits:
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Exhibit
Number
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Description
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1
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Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2016, by and among Cambridge Equities, LP, MP 13 Ventures, LLC, the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and Patrick Soon-Shiong.
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2
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Letter Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2016, by and among Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc., the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and Cambridge Equities, LP.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: July 11, 2016
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CAMBRIDGE EQUITIES, LP
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By:
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MP 13 Ventures, LLC, its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Charles Kenworthy
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Its:
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Manager
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MP 13 VENTURES, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Charles Kenworthy
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Its:
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Manager
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CHAN SOON-SHIONG FAMILY FOUNDATION
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By:
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/s/ Charles Kenworthy
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Its:
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Executive Vice President
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PATRICK SOON-SHIONG
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/s/ Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number
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Description
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1
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Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2016, by and among Cambridge Equities, LP, MP 13 Ventures, LLC, the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and Patrick Soon-Shiong.
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2
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Letter Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2016, by and among Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc., the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and Cambridge Equities, LP.
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