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Schedule 13G/A: Invus becomes 10 %+ holder of Inventiva S.A.

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Invus Public Equities, L.P. and its controlled affiliates (Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC, Invus Global Management LLC, Siren LLC) together with managing member Raymond Debbane filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G on 31 Jul 2025, disclosing ownership of 14,814,813 ordinary shares of Inventiva S.A. (IVA) as of 30 Jun 2025.

The position represents 10.6 % of Inventiva’s 139,151,274 shares outstanding (per the issuer’s 6-K dated 5 May 2025). Each reporting person holds sole voting and dispositive power over the entire block; no shared power is reported and the filing certifies the stake is passive under Rule 13d-1(c).

The shares referenced are the issuer’s ordinary shares (EUR 0.01 nominal value). CUSIP 46124U107 applies to Inventiva’s American Depositary Shares, traded on Nasdaq (1 ADS = 1 ordinary share). No derivatives, options or other classes are disclosed. The filing contains no indication of intent to influence control and no group status beyond the affiliated Invus entities.

Key takeaway: Invus, a long-term healthcare investor, now owns a low-double-digit passive stake, giving it meaningful economic exposure without triggering control provisions.

Positive

  • Invus entities now hold 10.6 % of Inventiva’s outstanding shares, introducing a well-capitalised, healthcare-focused investor to the register, which can bolster market confidence and liquidity.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR – Invus reveals 10.6 % passive stake; signals confidence but no immediate strategic shift.

Invus’ block establishes a top-five shareholding in Inventiva, providing liquidity support and potential back-stop for future raises. The absence of activist language and sole voting power classification suggest a passive approach, limiting near-term governance impact. However, a 10 %+ holder can still influence sentiment, particularly for a small-cap biotech reliant on external funding. The filing does not change financial projections but removes some overhang regarding shareholder base concentration.

TL;DR – Ownership crosses 10 % threshold; monitor but governance risk remains low.

Because Invus controls all listed entities, beneficial ownership is consolidated, simplifying disclosure. Sole voting/dispositive power means coordination risk with other investors is minimal, and the Schedule 13G (vs. 13D) confirms no intent to influence control. Board representation rights are not triggered. Nevertheless, any future shift to Schedule 13D or accumulation beyond 15-20 % would warrant closer scrutiny.






Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)






SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Reflects ownership as of the filing date. As of June 30, 2025, Invus Public Equities, L.P. directly held 14,814,813 Ordinary shares, nominal value Euro 0.01 per share (the "Shares") of Inventiva S.A. (the "Issuer"). There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Shares. The CUSIP Number 46124U107 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "IVA". Each ADS represents 1 Share.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Reflects ownership as of the filing date. As of June 30, 2025, Invus Public Equities, L.P. directly held 14,814,813 Ordinary shares, nominal value Euro 0.01 per share (the "Shares") of Inventiva S.A. (the "Issuer"). There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Shares. The CUSIP Number 46124U107 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "IVA". Each ADS represents 1 Share.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Reflects ownership as of the filing date. As of June 30, 2025, Invus Public Equities, L.P. directly held 14,814,813 Ordinary shares, nominal value Euro 0.01 per share (the "Shares") of Inventiva S.A. (the "Issuer"). There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Shares. The CUSIP Number 46124U107 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "IVA". Each ADS represents 1 Share.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Reflects ownership as of the filing date. As of June 30, 2025, Invus Public Equities, L.P. directly held 14,814,813 Ordinary shares, nominal value Euro 0.01 per share (the "Shares") of Inventiva S.A. (the "Issuer"). There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Shares. The CUSIP Number 46124U107 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "IVA". Each ADS represents 1 Share.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Reflects ownership as of the filing date. As of June 30, 2025, Invus Public Equities, L.P. directly held 14,814,813 Ordinary shares, nominal value Euro 0.01 per share (the "Shares") of Inventiva S.A. (the "Issuer"). There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Shares. The CUSIP Number 46124U107 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "IVA". Each ADS represents 1 Share.


SCHEDULE 13G



Invus Public Equities, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Raymond Debbane
Name/Title:Raymond Debbane, President of Invus Public Equities Advisors, LLC, its general partner
Date:07/31/2025
Invus Public Equities Advisors, LLC
Signature:/s/ Raymond Debbane
Name/Title:Raymond Debbane, President
Date:07/31/2025
Invus Global Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Raymond Debbane
Name/Title:Raymond Debbane, President
Date:07/31/2025
Siren, L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Raymond Debbane
Name/Title:Raymond Debbane, President
Date:07/31/2025
Raymond Debbane
Signature:/s/ Raymond Debbane
Name/Title:Raymond Debbane
Date:07/31/2025

FAQ

How many Inventiva (IVA) shares does Invus own?

Invus entities report owning 14,814,813 ordinary shares, equal to 10.6 % of shares outstanding.

Is Invus’ stake considered activist or passive?

The Schedule 13G filing and certification state the stake is passive; no intent to influence control is disclosed.

What triggered this Schedule 13G/A filing?

Crossing the 5 % ownership threshold (now 10.6 %) as of 30 Jun 2025 required disclosure under SEC rules.

Does the CUSIP 46124U107 refer to ordinary shares or ADS?

It refers to Inventiva’s American Depositary Shares; each ADS represents one ordinary share.

Could Invus gain board seats at Inventiva?

Not under this filing. A 13G signals no control intent; board influence would require a switch to Schedule 13D or separate agreement.