Paul Manning holds 7.9% of Candel Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CADL) shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paul B. Manning and affiliated entities filed an amended Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 5,790,999 shares of Candel Therapeutics common stock, equal to 7.9% of the outstanding shares. The holdings are spread across Paul and Diane Manning jointly, The Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust, BKB Growth Investments, LLC, and stock options.

As of the filing, Paul and Diane Manning jointly hold 1,681,000 shares, the Trust holds 2,763,527 shares, BKB holds 1,303,752 shares, and 42,720 shares are issuable upon option exercise within 60 days of February 26, 2026. The ownership percentages are based on 73,244,473 shares outstanding as of February 20, 2026.

The amendment also records that on February 23, 2026, the Trust purchased 550,458 shares in an underwritten offering at $5.45 per share for $3 million, adding to earlier investments made through preferred financing, the IPO, open-market purchases, and prior offerings.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

CANDEL THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

(CUSIP Number)

Paul B. Manning
c/o PBM Capital Group, LLC, 200 Garrett Street, Suite S
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
(434) 980-8100

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

12/16/2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that 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.

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).

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SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No.

1

Name of reporting person

Paul B Manning

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 4,487,247.00
8	Shared Voting Power 1,303,752.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 4,487,247.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,303,752.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

5,790,999.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

7.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No.

1

Name of reporting person

The Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust dated May 10, 2000

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

VIRGINIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 2,763,527.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 2,763,527.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

2,763,527.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

3.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No.

1

Name of reporting person

BKB Growth Investments, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 1,303,752.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 1,303,752.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

1,303,752.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

1.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: CANDEL THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 117 Kendrick St., Suite 450, Needham, MASSACHUSETTS , 02494.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 1 (this "Amendment No. 1" or this "Schedule 13D/A") amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 14, 2022, (the "Statement") by the Reporting Persons. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Statement. Unless amended or supplemented below, the information in the Statement remains unchanged.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	As of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 5,790,999 shares of Common Stock, consisting of (i) 1,681,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock held by Paul and Diane Manning, JTWROS, (ii) 2,763,527 shares of the Issuer's common stock held by the Trust, (iii) 1,303,752 shares of the Issuer's common stock held by BKB and (iv) 42,720 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of February 26, 2026 held by Mr. Manning. The Trust and BKB purchased 642,406 shares and 553,752 shares, respectively, pursuant to the Series B Preferred Stock financing in November 2018 for an aggregate purchase price of $8.4 million. Paul and Diane Manning, JTWROS purchased 1,625,000 shares in the Issuer's initial public offering, which closed on July 29, 2021, for an aggregate purchase price of $13.0 million. Paul and Diane Manning, JTWROS purchased 36,000 shares and 20,000 shares in the open market on July 27, 2021 and July 29, 2021, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $410 thousand. The Trust and BKB purchased 500,000 shares and 750,000 shares, respectively, pursuant to an underwritten offering by the Issuer, which closed on December 16, 2024 for an aggregate purchase price of $7.5 million. The Trust purchased 1,070,663 shares, pursuant to an private offering by the Issuer, which closed on June 25, 2025 for a purchase price of $5 million. The Trust purchased 550,458 shares, pursuant to an underwritten offering by the Issuer, which closed on February 23, 2026 for a purchase price of $3 million. The funds used by the Trust and BKB to acquire the securities described above were obtained from capital contributions from the respective entity's members.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	As of the date hereof, Mr. Manning is the record owner of (i) 1,681,000 of the Issuer's common stock and (ii) 42,720 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of February 26, 2026. The common shares are held jointly with his spouse. As of the date hereof, the Trust is the record owner of 2,763,527 of the Issuer's common stock Mr. Manning is the Trustee of the Trust and has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares. As of the date hereof, BKB is the record owner of 1,303,752 shares of the Issuer's common stock. Mr. Manning is a co-manager of the manager of BKB and has shared voting and dispositive power over the shares. Each of Mr. Manning, the Trust and BKB may be deemed to beneficially own 7.9%, 3.8% and 1.8%, respectively, of the Issuer's outstanding Common Stock, which percentages are calculated based upon 73,244,473 shares of the Issuer's common stock outstanding as of February 20, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in its Prospectus Supplement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2026. Collectively, the Reporting Persons beneficially own an aggregate of 5,790,999 shares of Common Stock, which represents 7.9% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Stock.
(b)	Mr. Manning has sole power to vote and dispose of 4,487,247 shares and shared power to vote and dispose of 1,303,752 shares. The Trust has sole power to vote and dispose of 2,763,527 shares. BKB has shared power to vote and dispose of 1,303,752 shares.
(c)	On February 23, 2026, the Trust purchased 550,458 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock at $5.45 per share. Except for this transaction, none of the Reporting Persons has effected any transactions with respect to the securities of the Issuer in the past sixty days.
(d)	No other person is known by the Reporting Persons to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons.
(e)	Not applicable.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	99.1 Joint Filing Statement

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.

Paul B Manning

Signature:	/s/ Paul B Manning
Name/Title:	Paul B Manning
Date:	03/18/2026

The Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust dated May 10, 2000

Signature:	/s/ Paul B. Manning
Name/Title:	Paul B. Manning, Trustee
Date:	03/18/2026

BKB Growth Investments, LLC

Signature:	/s/ Paul B. Manning and /s/ Bradford Manning
Name/Title:	Paul B. Manning, Manager and Bradford Manning, Manager
Date:	03/18/2026

FAQ

How many Candel Therapeutics (CADL) shares does Paul B. Manning now beneficially own?

Paul B. Manning and related entities beneficially own 5,790,999 shares of Candel Therapeutics common stock. This represents 7.9% of the company’s outstanding shares, based on 73,244,473 shares reported outstanding as of February 20, 2026 in the issuer’s prospectus supplement.

What percentage of Candel Therapeutics (CADL) does Paul B. Manning’s group control?

The reporting group led by Paul B. Manning reports beneficial ownership of 7.9% of Candel Therapeutics’ common stock. This percentage is calculated using 73,244,473 shares outstanding as of February 20, 2026, as disclosed by the company in its prospectus supplement filing.

How are Paul B. Manning’s Candel Therapeutics (CADL) holdings structured among entities?

Holdings are split among several entities: Paul and Diane Manning jointly own 1,681,000 shares, the Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust holds 2,763,527 shares, BKB Growth Investments, LLC holds 1,303,752 shares, and 42,720 additional shares are issuable upon option exercise within 60 days of February 26, 2026.

What recent Candel Therapeutics (CADL) share purchase is disclosed in this Schedule 13D/A?

On February 23, 2026, the Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust purchased 550,458 Candel Therapeutics shares at $5.45 per share. This transaction, totaling $3 million, was completed in an underwritten offering by the company and is the only transaction reported within the past sixty days.

How much Candel Therapeutics (CADL) stock does the Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust own?

The Paul B. Manning Revocable Trust holds 2,763,527 shares of Candel Therapeutics common stock. Paul B. Manning serves as trustee and has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, representing 3.8% of the company’s outstanding common stock according to the filing.

What is BKB Growth Investments, LLC’s stake in Candel Therapeutics (CADL)?

BKB Growth Investments, LLC is the record owner of 1,303,752 Candel Therapeutics shares. Paul B. Manning is a co-manager of BKB’s manager and has shared voting and dispositive power over these shares, which represent 1.8% of the issuer’s outstanding common stock.