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HLXB update: PIPE buy of 6.998M shares at $10.7173; 22.6% held by Cormorant/Chen

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D reports that the Reporting Persons — including Helix Holdings II LLC (Sponsor), several Cormorant funds and Bihua Chen — hold an aggregate of 17,878,594 shares of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock, representing 22.6% of the outstanding shares based on 79,196,710 shares outstanding. The filing documents the Domestication and Merger that converted Helix securities into the Issuer's Common Stock and notes Sponsor forfeitures totaling 460,814 shares across two forfeiture events tied to the transaction.

The Reporting Persons participated in the PIPE closing and purchased 6,998,031 shares at $10.7173 per share. They entered into a Lock-Up Agreement that restricts transfers of their pre-closing shares for one year after the later of the Form 10 filing or the closing date, but the lock-up excludes shares purchased in the PIPE. The filing also references registration rights and several transaction agreements and discloses that Ms. Chen serves on the Issuer's board and has voting and investment discretion over the Cormorant funds and the Sponsor.

Positive

  • Material economic commitment: Reporting Persons purchased 6,998,031 PIPE shares at $10.7173, demonstrating capital support for the combined company.
  • Significant ownership alignment: Combined beneficial ownership of 17,878,594 shares (22.6%) provides a substantial, disclosed economic stake.
  • Transaction completion: Domestication and Merger converted legacy Helix securities into Issuer Common Stock, clarifying post-close capital structure.
  • Registration rights agreed: The Issuer entered into a Registration Rights Agreement covering resale registration for certain shareholders, including the Reporting Persons.

Negative

  • Concentration of voting/investment discretion: Ms. Bihua Chen has voting and investment discretion over multiple affiliated funds and the Sponsor, creating concentrated influence over 22.6% of the shares.
  • Lock-up carve-out: The Lock-Up Agreement excludes shares purchased in the PIPE, allowing those PIPE shares to be transferable immediately, which may increase short-term selling pressure relative to locked-up shares.
  • Sponsor forfeitures: Sponsor forfeited a total of 460,814 shares across the transaction mechanics, reducing certain legacy holdings.

Insights

TL;DR: Reporting persons acquired a material, aligned economic stake and participated in a $10.7173 PIPE totaling 6,998,031 shares.

The combined beneficial ownership disclosed — 17.9 million shares (22.6%) — is material relative to 79.2 million outstanding shares and establishes a significant aligned economic position following the Domestication and Merger. The PIPE purchase of 6,998,031 shares at $10.7173 injects capital and shows continued financial commitment from the Reporting Persons. Sponsor forfeitures reduced certain legacy holdings as part of transaction mechanics, and the Registration Rights Agreement may facilitate future resale subject to timing constraints. Overall, this transaction materially changes the post-close shareholder composition and is likely to be a key input to valuation and liquidity analyses.

TL;DR: Significant board-affiliated ownership and lock-up create both alignment and concentrated voting influence with mixed governance implications.

The filing confirms that Ms. Bihua Chen is a director and has voting and investment discretion over multiple affiliated funds and the Sponsor, cumulatively controlling 22.6% of common stock. The Lock-Up Agreement restricts transfers of pre-closing shares for one year but expressly excludes PIPE shares, which may affect near-term public float and resale dynamics. The existence of Registration Rights and the Reporting Persons' ability to transact in the future are disclosed; these contractual elements shape liquidity and governance timelines. These facts are material to board composition, shareholder influence and potential future corporate actions, representing mixed governance outcomes.






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).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 13: Based on an aggregate of 79,196,710 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 13: Based on an aggregate of 79,196,710 shares of Common Stock outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Rows 7, 9, and 11: Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP ("Master Fund") is the direct holder of such shares. Cormorant Global Healthcare GP, LLC ("Global GP") serves as the general partner of Master Fund. Bihua Chen is the managing member of Global GP. Note to Row 13: Based on an aggregate of 79,196,710 shares of Common Stock outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Rows 7, 9, and 11: Includes (i) 4,528,186 shares of Common Stock directly held by Helix Holdings II LLC ("Sponsor"), (ii) 2,187,536 shares of Common Stock directly held by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund III, LP ("Fund III"), (iii) 1,905,046 shares of Common Stock directly held by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund IV, LP ("Fund IV"), (iv) 3,305,470 shares of Common Stock directly held by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund V, LP ("Fund V"), and (v) 5,952,356 shares of Common Stock directly held by Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP ("Master Fund"). Cormorant Asset Management, LP serves as the investment manager to Fund III, Fund IV, Fund V, and Master Fund. Cormorant Private Healthcare GP III, LLC ("GP III") is the general partner of Fund III; Cormorant Private Healthcare GP IV, LLC ("GP IV") is the general partner of Fund IV; Cormorant Private Healthcare GP V, LLC ("GP V") is the general partner of Fund V; and Cormorant Global Healthcare GP, LLC ("Global GP") is the general partner of the Master Fund. Bihua Chen serves as the managing member of GP III, GP IV, GP V, and Global GP, and as the general partner of Cormorant Asset Management, LP. Accordingly, Ms. Chen has voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares held by each of the Cormorant Funds. Additionally, Ms. Chen is the manager of the Sponsor and has voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares held by the Sponsor. Ms. Chen disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the each of the Cormorant Funds other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest she may have therein, directly or indirectly Note to Row 13: Based on an aggregate of 79,196,710 shares of Common Stock outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


Helix Holdings II LLC
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen, Managing Member
Date:08/13/2025
Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen, Managing Member of Cormorant Global Healthcare GP, LLC
Date:08/13/2025
Cormorant Global Healthcare GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen, Managing Member
Date:08/13/2025
Bihua Chen
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen, Self
Date:08/13/2025

FAQ

How many BridgeBio Oncology (HLXB) shares do the Reporting Persons beneficially own?

The Reporting Persons beneficially own 17,878,594 shares, representing 22.6% of 79,196,710 shares outstanding.

What PIPE transaction did the Reporting Persons complete in the merger?

They purchased an aggregate of 6,998,031 shares at a price of $10.7173 per share in the PIPE closing.

Are there transfer restrictions on the Reporting Persons' shares?

Yes. The Reporting Persons entered into a Lock-Up Agreement restricting transfers of their pre-closing shares for one year after the later of the Form 10 filing or the closing date; the lock-up excludes PIPE shares purchased at closing.

What agreements were executed in connection with the Business Combination?

The filing references the Business Combination Agreement, Support Agreement, Subscription Agreement, Lock-Up Agreement, and Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement as material documents.

What is Bihua Chen's role in relation to the Issuer and the Reporting Persons?

Ms. Chen serves on the Issuer's Board and is disclosed to have voting and investment discretion over the Cormorant funds and the Sponsor; she signed the filing.