Samsara entities boost control in Kalaris (KLRS) with 54.2% stake and intra-fund share deal
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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Key Figures
Akkaraju beneficial ownership: 12,900,583 shares (54.2%)
Samsara LP holdings: 10,657,028 shares (44.8%)
Samsara GP holdings: 10,671,965 shares (44.9%)
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8 metrics
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
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Shared Voting Power, in-kind distribution, +1 more
5 terms
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.
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"
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.
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) 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.