Climb Bio (CLYM) reports 40,000-share option grant tied to RA Capital
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Climb Bio, Inc. reported a Form 4 showing a compensation-related stock option grant tied to RA Capital–associated entities. An option over 40,000 shares of Common Stock was awarded with an exercise price of $10.55 per share, expiring on June 4, 2036.
According to the footnotes, the option is held by Dr. Andrew Levin for the benefit of RA Capital Healthcare Fund and related Nexus funds and an account, and any net cash or stock from exercise will offset advisory fees owed to RA Capital Management, L.P. The reporting persons, including RA Capital entities and Dr. Peter Kolchinsky and Mr. Rajeev Shah, disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest. The option vests on the earlier of June 5, 2027 or the day immediately prior to the next annual stockholder meeting, subject to Dr. Levin’s continuous service.
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Insights
Routine RA Capital-related option grant with indirect economic interest.
The Form 4 shows a single derivative transaction: a grant of an option over 40,000 shares of Climb Bio common stock at an exercise price of $10.55, expiring on June 4, 2036. This is classified as an acquisition under code A and represents equity-based compensation rather than an open-market trade.
Footnotes clarify that Dr. Andrew Levin holds the option for the benefit of RA Capital funds and an account, and any net value from exercise will offset advisory fees owed to RA Capital Management, L.P.. The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest. This structure makes the transaction largely administrative and compensation-oriented, with limited directional signal about Climb Bio’s valuation.
The option vests on the earlier of June 5, 2027 or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, contingent on Dr. Levin’s continued service. Subsequent filings may show future vesting, exercises, or additional grants, which would further describe how RA Capital–associated interests evolve over time.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 40,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The shares subject to the option will vest on the earlier of June 5, 2027 or the day immediately prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to Dr. Andrew Levin's continuous service through such date. RA Capital Management, L.P. (the "Adviser") is the investment manager for RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the "Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund II, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund II"), RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund III"), and a separately managed account (the "Account"). The general partner of the Adviser is RA Capital Management GP, LLC (the "Adviser GP"), of which Dr. Peter Kolchinsky and Mr. Rajeev Shah are the managing members. Each of the Adviser, the Adviser GP, the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund II, the Nexus Fund III, Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah disclaims beneficial ownership of any of the reported securities, except to the extent of its or his respective pecuniary interest therein. Under Dr. Levin's arrangement with the Adviser, Dr. Levin holds the option for the benefit of the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund II, the Nexus Fund III, and the Account. Dr. Levin is obligated to turn over to the Adviser any net cash or stock received upon exercise of the option, which will offset advisory fees owed by the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund II, the Nexus Fund III, and the Account to the Adviser. The Reporting Persons therefore disclaim beneficial ownership of the option and underlying common stock.