Viking Global reports 5.8% Veradermics (MANE) stake after IPO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Veradermics, Inc. received a new major shareholder disclosure from Viking Global–affiliated funds. The group reports beneficial ownership of 2,151,493 shares of Veradermics common stock, representing 5.8% of the outstanding shares following the company’s initial public offering.

The position is held through two main Cayman Islands limited partnerships: Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP with 1,290,896 shares and Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP with 860,597 shares. Various Delaware general partner and management entities, including Viking Global Investors LP and Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC, are listed as having shared voting and dispositive power.

Individuals O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet are each reported as beneficial owners of the full 2,151,493 shares through their roles on Viking’s executive committee, with no direct share ownership. The filing certifies that the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of Veradermics.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Veradermics, Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

922967104

(CUSIP Number)

02/05/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

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

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,151,493.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,151,493.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,151,493.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,151,493.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,151,493.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,151,493.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,290,896.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,290,896.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,290,896.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,290,896.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,290,896.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,290,896.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,290,896.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,290,896.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,290,896.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 860,597.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 860,597.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

860,597.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown Portfolio GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 860,597.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 860,597.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

860,597.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 860,597.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 860,597.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

860,597.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

HALVORSEN OLE ANDREAS

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NORWAY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,151,493.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,151,493.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,151,493.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ott David C.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,151,493.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,151,493.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,151,493.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922967104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Shabet Rose Sharon

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,151,493.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,151,493.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,151,493.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: See Item 4

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Veradermics, Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 470 James Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06513
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Viking Global Investors LP ("VGI"), Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC ("Opportunities Parent"), Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC ("Opportunities GP"), Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC ("Opportunities Portfolio GP"), Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP ("VGOP"), Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown GP LLC ("VGOD GP"), Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown Portfolio GP LLC ("VGOD Portfolio GP"), Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP ("VGOD"), O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet (collectively, the "Reporting Persons")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The business address of each of the Reporting Persons is: 600 Washington Boulevard, Floor 11, Stamford, Connecticut 06901.
(c)	Citizenship: VGI is a Delaware limited partnership; Opportunities Parent, Opportunities GP, Opportunities Portfolio GP, VGOD GP and VGOD Portfolio GP are Delaware limited liability companies; VGOP and VGOD are Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships; O. Andreas Halvorsen is a citizen of Norway; and David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet are citizens of the United States.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 922967104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: VGI: 2,151,493 VGI provides managerial services to VGOP and VGOD. VGI has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock that VGOP and VGOD directly own. VGI does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), VGI may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOP and VGOD directly own. VGI beneficially owns 2,151,493 shares of Common Stock consisting of 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOP and 860,597 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOD. Opportunities Parent: 2,151,493 Opportunities Parent is the sole member of Opportunities GP, which has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock controlled by Opportunities Portfolio GP (which consists of the shares of Common Stock that VGOP directly owns), and is the sole member of VGOD GP, which has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock controlled by VGOD Portfolio GP (which consists of the shares of Common Stock that VGOD directly owns). Opportunities Parent does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, Opportunities Parent may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOP and VGOD directly own. Opportunities Parent beneficially owns 2,151,493 shares of Common Stock consisting of 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOP and 860,597 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOD. Opportunities GP: 1,290,896 Opportunities GP serves as the sole member of Opportunities Portfolio GP and has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock controlled by Opportunities Portfolio GP, which consists of the shares of Common Stock that VGOP directly owns. In addition, Opportunities GP is the general partner of each of Viking Global Opportunities Intermediate LP, Viking Global Opportunities III LP, and Viking Global Opportunities LP. Opportunities GP does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, Opportunities GP may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOP directly owns. Opportunities GP beneficially owns 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock consisting of 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOP. Opportunities Portfolio GP: 1,290,896 Opportunities Portfolio GP serves as the general partner of VGOP and has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock that VGOP directly owns. Opportunities Portfolio GP does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, Opportunities Portfolio GP may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOP directly owns. Opportunities Portfolio GP beneficially owns 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock consisting of 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOP. VGOP: 1,290,896 VGOP has the authority to dispose of and vote the 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock that it directly owns, which power may be exercised by its general partner, Opportunities Portfolio GP, and by VGI, an affiliate of Opportunities Portfolio GP, which provides managerial services to VGOP. Viking Global Opportunities LP (a Delaware limited partnership) and Viking Global Opportunities III LP (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership), through its investment in Viking Global Opportunities Intermediate LP (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership), invest substantially all of their assets in Viking Global Opportunities Master LP (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership), which in turn invests through VGOP. VGOD GP: 860,597 VGOD GP serves as the sole member of VGOD Portfolio GP and has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock controlled by VGOD Portfolio GP, which consists of the shares of Common Stock that VGOD directly owns. In addition, VGOD GP is the general partner of each of Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Internal) LP, Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Onshore) LP, and Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Offshore) LP. VGOD GP does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, VGOD GP may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOD directly owns. VGOD GP beneficially owns 860,597 shares of Common Stock consisting of 860,597 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOD. VGOD Portfolio GP: 860,597 VGOD Portfolio GP serves as the general partner of VGOD and has the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock that VGOD directly owns. VGOD Portfolio GP does not directly own any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, VGOD Portfolio GP may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOD directly owns. VGOD Portfolio GP beneficially owns 860,597 shares of Common Stock consisting of 860,597 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOD. VGOD: 860,597 VGOD has the authority to dispose of and vote the 860,597 shares of Common Stock that it directly owns, which power may be exercised by its general partner, VGOD Portfolio GP, and by VGI, an affiliate of VGOD Portfolio GP, which provides managerial services to VGOD. Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Offshore) LP (a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership) and Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Internal) LP (a Delaware limited partnership), through its investment in Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Onshore) LP (a Delaware limited partnership), invest substantially all of their assets in VGOD. O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 2,151,493 Mr. Halvorsen, Mr. Ott and Ms. Shabet, as Executive Committee Members of Viking Global Partners LLC (general partner of VGI) and Opportunities Parent, have shared authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by VGI and Opportunities Parent. None of Mr. Halvorsen, Mr. Ott and Ms. Shabet directly owns any shares of Common Stock. Based on Rule 13d-3 under the Act, each may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock that VGOP and VGOD directly own. Mr. Halvorsen, Mr. Ott and Ms. Shabet each beneficially own 2,151,493 shares of Common Stock consisting of 1,290,896 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOP and 860,597 shares of Common Stock directly owned by VGOD.
(b)	Percent of class: The percentages set forth herein are based on 37,338,731 shares of Common Stock outstanding following the Issuer's initial public offering that closed on February 5, 2026, and after the underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional shares of Common Stock in full, as reported in the Issuer's prospectus on Form 424B4, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on February 4, 2026. VGI: 5.8% Opportunities Parent: 5.8% Opportunities GP: 3.5% Opportunities Portfolio GP: 3.5% VGOP: 3.5% VGOD GP: 2.3% VGOD Portfolio GP: 2.3% VGOD: 2.3% O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 5.8%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: VGI: 0 Opportunities Parent: 0 Opportunities GP: 0 Opportunities Portfolio GP: 0 VGOP: 0 VGOD GP: 0 VGOD Portfolio GP: 0 VGOD: 0 O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: VGI: 2,151,493 Opportunities Parent: 2,151,493 Opportunities GP: 1,290,896 Opportunities Portfolio GP: 1,290,896 VGOP: 1,290,896 VGOD GP: 860,597 VGOD Portfolio GP: 860,597 VGOD: 860,597 O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 2,151,493
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: VGI: 0 Opportunities Parent: 0 Opportunities GP: 0 Opportunities Portfolio GP: 0 VGOP: 0 VGOD GP: 0 VGOD Portfolio GP: 0 VGOD: 0 O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: VGI: 2,151,493 Opportunities Parent: 2,151,493 Opportunities GP: 1,290,896 Opportunities Portfolio GP: 1,290,896 VGOP: 1,290,896 VGOD GP: 860,597 VGOD Portfolio GP: 860,597 VGOD: 860,597 O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet: 2,151,493
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The response to Item 4 is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown Portfolio GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown Portfolio GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:	02/12/2026

HALVORSEN OLE ANDREAS

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen (1)
Date:	02/12/2026

Ott David C.

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of David C. Ott (2)
Date:	02/12/2026

Shabet Rose Sharon

Signature:	/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:	Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Rose S. Shabet (3)
Date:	02/12/2026

Comments accompanying signature: (1) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS SUB-MASTER LP, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN PORTFOLIO GP LLC and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN (AGGREGATOR) LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Halvorsen on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737). (2) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of David C. Ott, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS SUB-MASTER LP, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN PORTFOLIO GP LLC and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN (AGGREGATOR) LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Halvorsen on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737). (3) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of Rose S. Shabet, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS SUB-MASTER LP, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN PORTFOLIO GP LLC and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES DRAWDOWN (AGGREGATOR) LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Halvorsen on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737).

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

FAQ

What stake in Veradermics, Inc. (MANE) did Viking Global report on this Schedule 13G?

Viking Global–affiliated entities reported beneficial ownership of 2,151,493 Veradermics common shares, representing 5.8% of the outstanding stock. This disclosure reflects their position following Veradermics’ initial public offering, including the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase additional shares.

How are Viking Global’s Veradermics (MANE) shares split between its investment vehicles?

The filing shows 1,290,896 Veradermics shares directly owned by Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP and 860,597 shares directly owned by Viking Global Opportunities Drawdown (Aggregator) LP. Management and voting authority over these holdings is exercised through a series of related Delaware general partner entities.

Which individuals are listed as beneficial owners of Veradermics (MANE) shares in the Viking Global Schedule 13G?

O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet are each reported as beneficial owners of 2,151,493 Veradermics shares. They hold shared voting and dispositive power through their roles on Viking’s executive committee, but none directly owns Veradermics common stock personally.

What percentage of Veradermics (MANE) outstanding shares does Viking Global’s 13G filing use for its ownership calculations?

Ownership percentages are based on 37,338,731 Veradermics common shares outstanding after its initial public offering closed on February 5, 2026, including the underwriters’ full exercise of their option. Viking Global’s 2,151,493 shares correspond to 5.8% of this reported share count.

Does Viking Global’s Schedule 13G for Veradermics (MANE) indicate an intent to influence control of the company?

The certification states the securities were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Veradermics. It also notes they are not held in connection with any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely tied to a nomination under Rule 14a-11.

What level of voting and dispositive power does Viking Global report over Veradermics (MANE) shares?

The reporting entities disclose zero sole voting or dispositive power and shared voting and dispositive power over the reported Veradermics shares. For Viking Global Investors LP and several related entities, shared power covers the full 2,151,493 shares held through the underlying limited partnerships.