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Samsara entities boost control in Kalaris (KLRS) with 54.2% stake and intra-fund share deal

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Kalaris Therapeutics’ major shareholder group tied to Samsara BioCapital has updated its Schedule 13D, reporting a controlling stake in the company’s common stock. Dr. Srinivas Akkaraju is deemed to beneficially own 12,900,583 shares, representing 54.2% of the 23,792,278 shares outstanding as of May 5, 2026.

The filing details that on May 20, 2026, Samsara Opportunity Fund bought 244,300 shares from Samsara BioCapital, L.P. in a private sale at $4.83 per share, for a total of $1,179,969, funded with partner capital. Samsara LP also made a pro rata in-kind distribution of 66,906 shares, reallocating holdings among affiliated entities.

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Akkaraju beneficial ownership 12,900,583 shares (54.2%) Kalaris common stock based on 23,792,278 shares outstanding as of May 5, 2026
Samsara LP holdings 10,657,028 shares (44.8%) Kalaris common stock beneficially owned by Samsara BioCapital, L.P.
Samsara GP holdings 10,671,965 shares (44.9%) Kalaris common stock beneficially owned by Samsara BioCapital GP, LLC
Samsara Opportunity Fund holdings 2,224,147 shares (9.3%) Kalaris common stock beneficially owned by Samsara Opportunity Fund, L.P.
Shares outstanding 23,792,278 shares Kalaris common shares outstanding as of May 5, 2026
Intra-fund purchase size 244,300 shares at $4.83 Private sale from Samsara LP to Samsara Opportunity Fund on May 20, 2026
Private purchase value $1,179,969 Aggregate price for 244,300 Kalaris shares at $4.83 each
In-kind distribution 66,906 shares Pro rata in-kind distribution of Kalaris shares by Samsara LP for no consideration
beneficially owned financial
"Rows 11 and 13 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this /A set forth the aggregate number of shares of common stock and percentages of the shares of common stock beneficially owned"
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.
Sole Voting Power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Shared Voting Power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power 10,657,028.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
in-kind distribution financial
"On May 20, 2026, Samsara LP made a pro rata in-kind distribution for no consideration of an aggregate of 66,906 shares of common stock."
stock options (right to buy) financial
"and (v) 8,000 stock options (right to buy) that are currently vested or scheduled to vest within 60 days"





482929106

(CUSIP Number)
Srinivas Akkaraju
Samsara BioCapital GP, LLC, 628 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
(650) 285-4270

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/20/2026

(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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SCHEDULE 13D


Samsara BioCapital, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Srinivas Akkaraju
Name/Title:By Samsara BioCapital GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Srinivas Akkaraju, Managing Member
Date:05/22/2026
Samsara BioCapital GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Srinivas Akkaraju
Name/Title:By Srinivas Akkaraju, Managing Member
Date:05/22/2026
Samsara Opportunity Fund, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Srinivas Akkaraju
Name/Title:By Samsara Opportunity Fund GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Srinivas Akkaraju, Managing Member
Date:05/22/2026
Samsara Opportunity Fund GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Srinivas Akkaraju
Name/Title:By Srinivas Akkaraju, Managing Member
Date:05/22/2026
Srinivas Akkaraju
Signature:/s/ Srinivas Akkaraju
Name/Title:Srinivas Akkaraju
Date:05/22/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in Kalaris Therapeutics (KLRS) does Dr. Srinivas Akkaraju report?

Dr. Srinivas Akkaraju is reported to beneficially own 12,900,583 shares of Kalaris Therapeutics common stock, equal to 54.2% of the 23,792,278 shares outstanding as of May 5, 2026, giving him a controlling interest according to the Schedule 13D amendment.

How many Kalaris Therapeutics (KLRS) shares does Samsara BioCapital, L.P. hold?

Samsara BioCapital, L.P. directly holds 10,657,028 shares of Kalaris Therapeutics common stock, representing 44.8% of the company’s outstanding shares. Voting and dispositive power over these shares is shared through its general partner and related entities managed by Dr. Srinivas Akkaraju.

What transaction occurred between Samsara funds involving Kalaris Therapeutics (KLRS) shares?

On May 20, 2026, Samsara Opportunity Fund purchased 244,300 Kalaris Therapeutics shares from Samsara BioCapital, L.P. in a private sale at $4.83 per share, for a total of $1,179,969. The purchase was funded with capital contributions from the fund’s general and limited partners.

How many Kalaris Therapeutics (KLRS) shares are outstanding according to the filing?

The Schedule 13D amendment bases its ownership percentages on 23,792,278 Kalaris Therapeutics common shares outstanding as of May 5, 2026, as reported in the company’s Form 10-Q filed May 12, 2026, including stock options exercisable within 60 days where relevant.

How many Kalaris Therapeutics (KLRS) stock options does Dr. Akkaraju hold?

Dr. Akkaraju holds 8,000 Kalaris Therapeutics stock options that are vested or scheduled to vest within 60 days of the filing. These options are described as rights to buy common stock and are included in his reported beneficial ownership in the amended Schedule 13D.