Fairmount Funds Management Amends 13D for Dianthus Therapeutics
Ticker: DNTH · Form: SC 13D/A · Filed: Jan 24, 2024 · CIK: 1690585
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Dianthus Therapeutics, INC. /De/ (DNTH) |
| Form Type | SC 13D/A |
| Filed Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 9 |
| Reading Time | 11 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001, $19,999,171.67 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Complexity: simple
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: insider-ownership, institutional-investor, amendment, group-filing
TL;DR
**Fairmount Funds Management just updated their 13D for Dianthus, confirming their group ownership.**
AI Summary
Fairmount Funds Management LLC, along with its affiliated funds (Fairmount Healthcare Fund II LP, Fairmount Healthcare Fund LP, and Fairmount SPV III, LLC) and individuals Peter Harwin and Tomas Kiselak, filed an amended Schedule 13D on January 24, 2024, for their holdings in Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. This amendment indicates that Fairmount Funds Management LLC is part of a group, as checked in Box 2(a) of the filing. This matters to investors because it signals a significant institutional investor's continued involvement and potential influence over Dianthus Therapeutics, which could impact future strategic decisions or stock performance.
Why It Matters
This filing confirms Fairmount Funds Management LLC's continued significant stake and group affiliation with Dianthus Therapeutics, suggesting ongoing strategic interest and potential influence on the company's direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is an amendment to an existing filing, primarily updating group status, and does not indicate a new, sudden, or adverse event.
Analyst Insight
An investor should note the continued involvement of Fairmount Funds Management LLC and its group, as this institutional backing could be a positive signal, but this filing itself doesn't indicate new buying or selling activity, so further research into the group's intentions and Dianthus's fundamentals is warranted.
Key Numbers
- 252828 108 — CUSIP Number (identifies the class of securities (Common Stock) of Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.)
- 005-90538 — SEC File Number (identifies the SEC filing for Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.)
Key Players & Entities
- Fairmount Funds Management LLC (company) — the reporting person and filer of the SC 13D/A
- Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. /DE/ (company) — the subject company and issuer of the securities
- Fairmount Healthcare Fund II LP (company) — a group member
- Fairmount Healthcare Fund LP (company) — a group member
- Fairmount SPV III, LLC (company) — a group member
- Peter Harwin (person) — a group member
- Tomas Kiselak (person) — a group member
- Ms. Erin O'Connor (person) — authorized to receive notices for Fairmount Funds Management LLC
- Ryan A. Murr (person) — legal counsel from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- $0.001 (dollar_amount) — par value of Common Stock
Forward-Looking Statements
- Fairmount Funds Management LLC will maintain its significant stake in Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. (Fairmount Funds Management LLC) — high confidence, target: Next 6-12 months
- The group's continued involvement may lead to strategic discussions or influence on Dianthus Therapeutics' corporate governance. (Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.) — medium confidence, target: Next 12-24 months
FAQ
What is the purpose of this specific SC 13D/A filing?
This SC 13D/A is an amendment (Amendment No. 1) to a previous Schedule 13D filing, indicating an update to the information previously reported by Fairmount Funds Management LLC regarding its beneficial ownership in Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.
Who are the specific entities identified as part of the reporting group in this filing?
The group members identified in the filing include Fairmount Healthcare Fund II LP, Fairmount Healthcare Fund LP, Fairmount SPV III, LLC, Peter Harwin, and Tomas Kiselak, in addition to the reporting person, Fairmount Funds Management LLC.
What is the date of the event that required this filing?
The date of the event which required the filing of this statement is January 22, 2024, as stated in the filing.
What is the CUSIP number for the class of securities reported in this filing?
The CUSIP number for the Common Stock, $0.001 par value, of Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. is 252828 108, according to the filing.
Where is the business address for Fairmount Funds Management LLC?
The business address for Fairmount Funds Management LLC is 200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 400, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, as listed in the filing.
Filing Stats: 2,809 words · 11 min read · ~9 pages · Grade level 14.9 · Accepted 2024-01-24 17:26:56
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securiti
- $19,999,171.67 — ck from the Company for an aggregate of $19,999,171.67 in a private placement transaction (the
Filing Documents
- d922138dsc13da.htm (SC 13D/A) — 116KB
- 0001193125-24-014361.txt ( ) — 118KB
of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows
Item 3 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: In aggregate, the Reporting Persons have voting and dispositive power over 2,947,317 shares of Common Stock of the Company, which is comprised of (a) 2,762,837 shares of Common Stock, and (b) Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 184,480 shares of Common Stock, the exercise of which is subject to a beneficial ownership limitation of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The securities exclude shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants in excess of the beneficial ownership limitation. On January 22, 2024, Fund II purchased a total of 834,334 shares of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 832,333 shares of Common Stock from the Company for an aggregate of $19,999,171.67 in a private placement transaction (the Private Placement ). The shares were purchased with working capital. Item4. Purpose of Transaction
is hereby amended and supplemented as follows
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: Fund II purchased the shares of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants referenced in Item 3 for investment purposes. Registration Rights Agreement On January 22, 2024, the Company and the purchasers in the Private Placement, including Fund II (the Purchasers ), entered into a registration rights agreement (the Registration Rights Agreement ), pursuant to which, among other things, the Company agreed to provide for the registration and resale of the shares of Common Stock and shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants that were purchased by the Purchasers in the Private Placement. The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Registration Rights Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item5. Interest in Securities of the Company The percentages used in this Schedule 13D are calculated based upon 29,318,196 shares of Common Stock outstanding, consisting of 14,817,696 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2023 plus 14,500,500 shares of Common Stock sold in the Private Placement. The Reporting Persons securities consist of 2,762,837 shares of Common Stock, and (b) Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase up to 184,480 shares of Common Stock, the exercise of which is subject to a beneficial ownership limitation of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The securities exclude shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Pre-Funded Warrants in excess of the beneficial ownership limitation. Fairmount Funds Management is the investment manager to Fund I and Fund II and the Class A member for SPV, and has voting and dispositive power over shares of Common Stock held on behalf of Fund I, Fund II and SPV. Other than as described herein, the Reporting Persons have not engaged in any transactions in the
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement as of January 24, 2024. FAIRMOUNT FUNDS MANAGEMENT LLC By: /s/ Peter Harwin /s/ Tomas Kiselak Peter Harwin Tomas Kiselak Managing Member Managing Member FAIRMOUNT HEALTHCARE FUND LP By: /s/ Peter Harwin /s/ Tomas Kiselak Peter Harwin Tomas Kiselak Managing Member Managing Member FAIRMOUNT HEALTHCARE FUND II LP By: /s/ Peter Harwin /s/ Tomas Kiselak Peter Harwin Tomas Kiselak Managing Member Managing Member FAIRMOUNT SPV III, LLC By: Fairmount Funds Management LLC, its Class A Member /s/ Peter Harwin /s/ Tomas Kiselak Peter Harwin Tomas Kiselak Managing Member Managing Member /s/ Peter Harwin Peter Harwin /s/ Tomas Kiselak Tomas Kiselak