Third Security is an investment fund managing more than $182 million ran by Randal Kirk. There are currently 19 companies in Mr. Kirk’s portfolio. The largest investments include Precigen Inc and AquaBounty Technologies Inc, together worth $121 million.

$182 million Assets Under Management (AUM)

As of 21st July 2022, Third Security’s top holding is 83,465,566 shares of Precigen Inc currently worth over $112 million and making up 61.4% of the portfolio value.Relative to the number of outstanding shares of Precigen Inc, Third Security owns more than 0.4% of the company.In addition, the fund holds 5,340,836 shares of AquaBounty Technologies Inc worth $9.13 million, whose value fell 6.3% in the past six months. The third-largest holding is Abbvie Inc worth $5.91 million and the next is Verizon Communications Inc worth $5.41 million, with 106,600 shares owned.

Currently, Third Security's portfolio is worth at least $182 million. The total portfolio value may be much higher due to cash assets that are not publicly disclosed such as fixed income, real estate, or cash equivalents.

Careers at Third Security

The Third Security office and employees reside in Radford, Virginia. According to the last 13-F report filed with the SEC, Randal Kirk serves as the Manager at Third Security.