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Praxis (PRAX): Cormorant and Bihua Chen Report 1.625M Shares (7.72%)

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cormorant Asset Management, LP and Bihua Chen report beneficial ownership of 1,625,000 shares of Praxis Precision Medicines common stock, representing 7.72% of the outstanding class. The shares are held through Cormorant-managed funds (the "Cormorant Funds") and the filing attributes voting and dispositive authority as shared rather than sole power.

The filing notes that the Cormorant Funds have the economic rights to dividends or sale proceeds and identifies Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP as a fund with rights to more than 5% of the reported shares. The statement clarifies it is filed on behalf of both reporting persons and disclaims that the filing alone establishes beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 13.

Positive

  • Material institutional stake: Reporting persons beneficially own 1,625,000 shares, equal to 7.72% of the class, exceeding the 5% disclosure threshold
  • Clear fund ownership: Shares are held through the Cormorant Funds, providing transparency on the investment vehicle and economic rights
  • Identified >5% fund: Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP is named as having rights to more than 5% of the reported shares

Negative

  • No sole control: Reporting persons state 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power and only shared voting/dispositive power for 1,625,000 shares, limiting unilateral influence

Insights

TL;DR: A 7.72% stake via Cormorant Funds is material and signals notable institutional ownership without sole control.

The reported 1,625,000 shares and 7.72% ownership is above the 5% threshold that requires Schedule 13G/A disclosure, making this a material ownership report for investors monitoring shareholder composition. The allocation of shared voting and dispositive power indicates influence is exercised collectively through the funds rather than unilaterally by the reporting persons, which may limit immediate control implications but establishes a meaningful position to observe company developments.

TL;DR: Institutional stake disclosed; governance influence likely collaborative given shared voting and dispositive powers.

The filing shows the position is held by Cormorant-managed funds with shared voting/dispositive authority and identifies a specific fund that holds rights to more than 5% of the reported shares. This structure suggests the reporting entities are positioned to engage as institutional investors but do not claim sole control. The explicit certification that the securities were not acquired to change control further frames the holding as investment-oriented rather than an activist control bid.






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





SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



Cormorant Asset Management, LP
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen, Managing Member
Date:08/14/2025
Bihua Chen
Signature:/s/ Bihua Chen
Name/Title:Bihua Chen
Date:08/14/2025
Exhibit Information

JOINT FILING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on SCHEDULE 13G/A, is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on SCHEDULE 13G/A, shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning her or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that she or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. Dated: August 14, 2025 Cormorant Asset Management, LP By: Cormorant Asset Management GP, LLC its General Partner By: /s/ Bihua Chen Bihua Chen, Managing Member Bihua Chen By: /s/ Bihua Chen Bihua Chen

FAQ

What stake does Cormorant Asset Management report in Praxis (PRAX)?

Cormorant Asset Management and Bihua Chen report beneficial ownership of 1,625,000 shares, representing 7.72% of Praxis common stock.

Who are the reporting persons on the Schedule 13G/A for PRAX?

The filing is made by Cormorant Asset Management, LP and Bihua Chen (listed as Managing Member), reporting shares held by the Cormorant Funds.

Do the reporting persons have sole voting or dispositive power over the PRAX shares?

No. The filing states 0 shares of sole voting power and sole dispositive power and 1,625,000 shares of shared voting and dispositive power.

Is any Cormorant fund identified as holding more than 5% of the reported shares?

Yes. The filing identifies Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP as having the right to receive or direct dividends or proceeds for more than 5% of the reported shares.

Which class of security and CUSIP are covered in the filing for PRAX?

The filing covers Common Stock of Praxis Precision Medicines with CUSIP 74006W207.
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

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