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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Kura Oncology Inc.

    2/13/25 8:57:46 AM ET
    $KURA
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549


    SCHEDULE 13G


    UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    (Amendment No. 2)


    Kura Oncology, Inc.

    (Name of Issuer)


    Common Stock

    (Title of Class of Securities)


    50127T109

    (CUSIP Number)


    12/31/2024

    (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


    Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(b)
    Checkbox checked   Rule 13d-1(c)
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(d)






    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    50127T109


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    0.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    50127T109


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Deerfield Management Company, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    0.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    50127T109


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    Deerfield Partners, L.P.
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    DELAWARE
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    0.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    PN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    50127T109


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    James E. Flynn
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    0.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    0.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    0.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    0 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    IN


    SCHEDULE 13G

    Item 1. 
    (a)Name of issuer:

    Kura Oncology, Inc.
    (b)Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

    12730 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92130
    Item 2. 
    (a)Name of person filing:

    James E. Flynn, Deerfield Mgmt, L.P., Deerfield Partners, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P.
    (b)Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

    James E. Flynn, Deerfield Mgmt, L.P., Deerfield Partners, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P., 345 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010
    (c)Citizenship:

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P., Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and Deerfield Partners, L.P. - Delaware limited partnerships; James E. Flynn - United States citizen
    (d)Title of class of securities:

    Common Stock
    (e)CUSIP No.:

    50127T109
    Item 3.If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
    (a)Checkbox not checked   Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
    (b)Checkbox not checked   Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (c)Checkbox not checked   Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (d)Checkbox not checked   Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
    (e)Checkbox not checked   An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
    (f)Checkbox not checked   An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
    (g)Checkbox not checked   A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
    (h)Checkbox not checked   A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
    (i)Checkbox not checked   A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
    (j)Checkbox not checked   A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
           please specify the type of institution:
    (k)Checkbox not checked   Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
     
    Item 4.Ownership
    (a)Amount beneficially owned:

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. - 0 shares Deerfield Management Company, L.P. - 0 shares Deerfield Partners, L.P. - 0 shares James E. Flynn - 0 shares
    (b)Percent of class:

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. - 0.00% Deerfield Management Company, L.P. - 0.00% Deerfield Partners, L.P. - 0.00% James E. Flynn - 0.00%
    (c)Number of shares as to which the person has:
     (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

    All Reporting Persons 0

     (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. - 0 Deerfield Management Company, L.P. - 0 Deerfield Partners, L.P. - 0 James E. Flynn - 0

     (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    All Reporting Persons - 0

     (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. - 0 Deerfield Management Company, L.P. - 0 Deerfield Partners, L.P. - 0 James E. Flynn - 0

    Item 5.Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
     
    Checkbox checked    Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
    Item 6.Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 7.Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 8.Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
     
    If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.


    See Exhibit B
    Item 9.Notice of Dissolution of Group.
     
    Not Applicable

    Item 10.Certifications:
     
    By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

        SIGNATURE 
     
    After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

     
    Deerfield Mgmt, L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Jonathan Isler
    Name/Title:Jonathan Isler, Attorney-In-Fact
    Date:02/13/2025
     
    Deerfield Management Company, L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Jonathan Isler
    Name/Title:Jonathan Isler, Attorney-In-Fact
    Date:02/13/2025
     
    Deerfield Partners, L.P.
     
    Signature:/s/ Jonathan Isler
    Name/Title:Jonathan Isler, Attorney-In-Fact
    Date:02/13/2025
     
    James E. Flynn
     
    Signature:/s/ Jonathan Isler
    Name/Title:Jonathan Isler, Attorney-In-Fact
    Date:02/13/2025
    Exhibit Information

    Exhibit A. Joint Filing Agreement. Exhibit B. Item 8 Statement. Exhibit C. Power of Attorney (1). (1) Power of Attorney previously filed as Exhibit 24 to a Form 3 with regard to BiomX Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2024 by Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P., Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund II, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt V, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt HIF II, L.P., Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and James E. Flynn.

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