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PHGE: OrbiMed Files Exit 13D, Ownership Now 1%

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

OrbiMed Israel GP Ltd., OrbiMed Israel BioFund GP L.P., Carl L. Gordon and Erez Chimovits filed Amendment No. 6 to their Schedule 13D on BiomX Inc. (ticker PHGE). The amendment is an exit filing that discloses the group has fallen below the 5% ownership threshold.

Key details:

  • On 18 June 2025, OrbiMed Israel Partners ("OIP") sold 1,787,767 common shares of BiomX at $0.34 per share.
  • After the sale, the group’s beneficial holdings consist solely of 276,150 shares (all issuable upon conversion of 223 Series X Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock and 2,538,500 warrants).
  • This position represents 1.0% of BiomX’s 26.45 million shares outstanding (including the shares underlying the preferred stock and warrants).
  • The filing emphasises that, as of 18 June 2025, the reporting persons are no longer beneficial owners of more than 5% of BiomX’s outstanding shares.
  • The investment committee comprising Gordon and Chimovits continues to review the position and may buy or sell additional shares based on market conditions, but no specific future plans were disclosed.

Implications: The disposal of nearly 1.8 million shares by a long-standing institutional holder removes a significant block from the shareholder register and may affect market perception of insider confidence. However, the remaining warrants and preferred shares ensure the group still retains some exposure to BiomX’s future performance.

Positive

  • Transparency: The amendment provides clear disclosure that OrbiMed’s ownership has fallen to 1%, aiding investor understanding of current share distribution.
  • Reduced concentration risk: Moving a large block out of insider hands may diversify BiomX’s shareholder base.

Negative

  • Large disposal: Sale of 1,787,767 shares at $0.34 signals diminished exposure from a knowledgeable biotech investor.
  • Potential sentiment impact: Exit filing may be interpreted as lower confidence, pressuring share price.
  • Lower future disclosure: Falling below 5% eliminates the obligation for further Schedule 13D updates, reducing visibility for minority shareholders.

Insights

TL;DR — Large holder exits 5%+ bracket, reducing stake to 1%, signalling diminished influence on PHGE.

The sale of 1.79 million shares at $0.34 trims OrbiMed’s economic exposure to a marginal 1%. While the transaction removes a potential overhang associated with insider block sales, it simultaneously signals reduced conviction from a sophisticated healthcare investor. The exit filing eliminates mandatory Schedule 13D updates going forward, which could lower future disclosure transparency. Investors should watch market reaction for volume absorption and potential pressure near the $0.34 level, but note that OrbiMed’s residual preferred and warrant holdings limit outright divestiture risk.

TL;DR — Ownership drop below 5% eases control concerns; governance impact now minimal.

With only 1% of BiomX shares (on a converted basis), OrbiMed and its principals lose the ability to exert material influence on shareholder votes. This shift may diversify the shareholder base and reduce alignment questions tied to OrbiMed-appointed directors. Still, continuing board roles for Gordon and Chimovits could create a misalignment between board representation and economic stake, a point governance-focused investors may scrutinise. The filing keeps all required exhibits—joint filing agreement, registration-rights documentation—in force, ensuring historical contractual obligations remain intact.






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






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


ORBIMED ISRAEL GP LTD.
Signature:/s/ Carl L. Gordon
Name/Title:Carl L. Gordon/Director
Date:06/23/2025
ORBIMED ISRAEL BIOFUND GP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Signature:/s/ Carl L. Gordon
Name/Title:Carl L. Gordon/Director
Date:06/23/2025
GORDON CARL L
Signature:/s/ Carl L. Gordon
Name/Title:Carl L. Gordon
Date:06/23/2025
CHIMOVITS EREZ
Signature:/s/ Erez Chimovits
Name/Title:Erez Chimovits
Date:06/23/2025

FAQ

Why did OrbiMed file Amendment No. 6 to its Schedule 13D on BiomX (PHGE)?

Because its beneficial ownership fell below 5% after a share sale on 18 June 2025, requiring an exit filing under SEC rules.

How many BiomX shares did OrbiMed sell and at what price?

OrbiMed sold 1,787,767 common shares at $0.34 per share on 18 June 2025.

What is OrbiMed’s current ownership percentage in BiomX after the sale?

The group now beneficially owns approximately 1.0% of BiomX’s outstanding shares (276,150 shares on an as-converted basis).

What securities does OrbiMed still hold in BiomX?

It holds 223 Series X Non-Voting Preferred shares and 2,538,500 warrants, convertible into 276,150 common shares.

Will OrbiMed continue reporting under Schedule 13D?

Not necessarily; dropping below 5% removes the mandatory Schedule 13D requirement unless future transactions push ownership back above the threshold.
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