RTW-managed funds report new Allurion (ALUR) equity and warrant stake
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Allurion Technologies, Inc. (ALUR) reported a Form 4 showing that funds managed by RTW Investments, LP acquired common stock and accompanying warrants in a private placement. The reporting entities bought blocks of 991,544, 767,848 and 96,896 shares of common stock, each with matching warrants, at a purchase price of $1.67 per share and accompanying warrant. Following these transactions, the funds report beneficial ownership of up to 3,138,798, 2,427,089 and 298,992 shares through different RTW-managed vehicles, plus an additional 26,551 shares in another fund. The warrants carry an exercise price of $1.67 per share, become exercisable only after stockholder approval, and expire five years after that approval. Each warrant is subject to a beneficial ownership cap of 4.99% (or 9.99% at the holder’s election), and Allurion has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to hold a stockholder meeting no later than January 31, 2026 to seek approval for the warrant share issuance.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Warrant (Right to Buy) | 991,544 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Warrant (Right to Buy) | 767,848 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Warrant (Right to Buy) | 96,896 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | 991,544 | $1.67 | $1.66M |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | 767,848 | $1.67 | $1.28M |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | 96,896 | $1.67 | $162K |
| holding | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock and Warrants in a private placement by the Issuer. The purchase price per share of Common Stock and accompanying Warrant was $1.67 per share and accompanying Warrant. RTW Investments, LP (the "Adviser") manages certain funds that directly hold the securities reported herein, including RTW Master Fund, Ltd. ("Master Fund"), RTW Innovation Master Fund, Ltd. ("RTW Innovation") and other funds or accounts managed by the Adviser (each, an "Other RTW Fund"). Roderick Wong, M.D. serves as the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 4 except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest, if any, therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Held directly by Master Fund. Held directly by RTW Innovation. Held by an Other RTW Fund. The Warrant is exercisable following receipt of the Stockholder Approval (as defined herein) at an exercise price of $1.67 per share and terminates on the five year anniversary of the date of the Stockholder Approval. The holder of the Warrant may not exercise such Warrant if the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the holder, 9.99%) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. The Issuer is required to use its reasonable best efforts to hold a meeting of stockholders no later than January 31, 2026 for the purpose of, among other things, obtaining stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the "Stockholder Approval").
FAQ
What insider transaction did Allurion Technologies (ALUR) disclose in this Form 4?
The filing shows that funds managed by RTW Investments, LP acquired blocks of 991,544, 767,848 and 96,896 shares of Allurion Technologies, Inc. common stock, each together with a matching warrant, in a private placement.
What are the key terms of the Allurion (ALUR) warrants acquired by RTW funds?
The warrants have an exercise price of $1.67 per share, become exercisable after stockholder approval, and terminate on the five-year anniversary of that stockholder approval date.
Is there a beneficial ownership limit on the Allurion (ALUR) warrants held by RTW funds?
Yes. The holder may not exercise a warrant if, after exercise, it and its affiliates would beneficially own more than 4.99% of Allurion’s outstanding common stock, or 9.99% if the holder elects that higher limit.
What is RTW Investments, LP’s relationship to Allurion (ALUR)?
The reporting persons are identified as a director and 10% owner of Allurion, and RTW Investments, LP manages the funds that directly hold the reported securities. RTW also has the right to designate two members of Allurion’s board under an amended note purchase agreement.