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Farallon discloses 6.1% Centessa (NASDAQ: CNTA) ownership stake

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(Moderate)
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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farallon Capital Management and related individuals report beneficial ownership of 9,370,093 Centessa Pharmaceuticals ordinary shares, equal to 6.1% of the class based on 154,731,309 shares outstanding as of June 10, 2026. The stake, held through several Farallon investment partnerships via American Depositary Shares, reflects an approximate aggregate investment cost of $325,995,909. The group describes Centessa as an attractive investment and may buy more shares, sell, hedge, or take other actions over time to maximize the value of its position, while stating it has no specific corporate-change plans beyond what is outlined in the filing.

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Farallon reveals a sizeable, flexible 6.1% position in Centessa.

Farallon Capital Management and affiliated individuals collectively beneficially own 9,370,093 Centessa ordinary shares, or 6.1% of outstanding, with an approximate net investment cost of $325,995,909. The shares are held across multiple Farallon funds via American Depositary Shares.

The group characterizes Centessa as an attractive investment and outlines a wide range of potential future actions, including additional purchases, sales, hedging, and other steps to maximize investment value. No specific plans for corporate changes are detailed, but the use of a Schedule 13D and the broad language can signal an active, research-intensive stance.

Future disclosures, including the detailed sixty-day trading history referenced in Exhibit 99.2 and any subsequent ownership updates, will further clarify how Farallon adjusts its stake around key company or market developments.

Beneficially owned shares 9,370,093 shares Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 6.1% of class Based on 154,731,309 ordinary shares outstanding as of June 10, 2026
Shares outstanding 154,731,309 shares Ordinary shares outstanding as of June 10, 2026 per issuer Form 8-K
Net investment cost $325,995,909 Approximate net investment cost for Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs held by Farallon Funds
Event date June 16, 2026 Date of event requiring filing of this Schedule 13D
ADS ratio 1 ADS = 1 ordinary share Each American Depositary Share represents one Ordinary Share
Number of Farallon funds 9 funds FCP, FCIP, FCIP II, FCIP III, FCIP V, FCOI II, FCAMI, F5MI, FHPM
beneficially owned financial
"The Ordinary Shares, represented by ADSs, reported hereby as beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons are held directly by the following investment partnerships"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
American Depositary Shares financial
"The CUSIP number 152309100 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of the Issuer"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
investment manager financial
"Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the "Investment Manager"), which is the investment manager of certain investment partnerships"
open-market transactions financial
"All of such transactions were open-market transactions."
Open-market transactions are purchases or sales of a company’s securities that take place on public exchanges rather than through private agreements. They matter to investors because these trades change the number of shares available, can move the stock price, and often signal management’s view of the company’s value—like a store restocking or clearing shelves, altering supply and the price shoppers see.
Rule 13d-1(k) regulatory
"There is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 a written agreement relating to the filing of joint acquisition statements as required by Rule 13d-1(k)"
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152309100

(CUSIP Number)
Hannah E. Dunn
Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C., One Maritime Plaza, Suite 2100
San Francisco, CA, 94111
(415) 421-2132

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/16/2026

(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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FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, Managing Member
Date:06/24/2026
Dapice Joshua J.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Dreyfuss, Philip D.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Dunn Hannah E.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn
Date:06/24/2026
Gehani, Varun N.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Giauque, Nicolas
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Husen, Avner A.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Kim, David T.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Linn, Michael G.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Luo Patrick (Cheng)
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Roberts, Jr., Thomas G.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Saito Edric C.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Short Daniel S.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Spokes, Andrew J. M.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Warren, John R.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026
Wehrly, Mark C.
Signature:/s/ Hannah E. Dunn
Name/Title:Hannah E. Dunn, as attorney-in-fact
Date:06/24/2026

FAQ

How big is Farallon’s stake in Centessa Pharmaceuticals (CNTA)?

Farallon and related reporting persons beneficially own 9,370,093 Centessa ordinary shares, representing 6.1% of the class. This percentage is based on 154,731,309 ordinary shares outstanding as of June 10, 2026, as reported by the company.

What did Farallon pay for its Centessa (CNTA) position?

The filing states Farallon funds’ approximate net investment cost is $325,995,909 for the Centessa ordinary shares held via ADSs. This figure reflects cumulative investment, not current market value, and helps investors gauge the scale of Farallon’s financial commitment.

How does Farallon hold its Centessa (CNTA) shares?

Farallon’s Centessa position is held through several investment partnerships, collectively called the Farallon Funds. They own American Depositary Shares, each representing one Centessa ordinary share, with CUSIP 152309100 for the ADSs quoted on Nasdaq under symbol CNTA.

What are Farallon’s intentions regarding its Centessa (CNTA) investment?

Farallon describes Centessa as an attractive investment opportunity and plans to review the position on an ongoing basis. Depending on conditions, it may buy more shares, sell, hedge, or take other steps it believes will maximize the value of its investment.

Does Farallon have specific plans to change control at Centessa (CNTA)?

The reporting persons state they currently have no specific plans or proposals involving actions listed in Item 4(a)-(j), such as mergers or control changes. However, they reserve the right to reconsider and potentially pursue such actions in the future.

Were Farallon’s recent Centessa (CNTA) trades open-market transactions?

Yes. The filing notes that all transactions in Centessa ADSs by the Farallon Funds during the past sixty days were open-market transactions. Detailed dates, share amounts, and prices are provided in Exhibit 99.2 referenced in the document.