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Sofinnova's RAPP Holding Falls Below 5% Following Issuer Share Sales

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP) Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D reports that a Sofinnova group of entities and individuals collectively now beneficially own 1,863,327 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.0% of the outstanding shares based on 46,113,062 shares outstanding after the offering. The filing explains that Sofinnova Venture Partners XI originally acquired 11,924,138 Series B shares for $19,999,999 which converted into Common Stock at a 1-for-8.5648 ratio at the IPO. SVP XI separately purchased 470,589 shares in a private placement for $8,000,013 at $17.00 per share. The reporting persons state they ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5% due to dilution from issuer share sales and confirm lock-up, investor rights and registration arrangements. The filing lists additional small open-market purchases and distributions and discloses a director stock option of 21,850 shares at $10.95 (vesting by June 17, 2026).

Positive

  • Clear disclosure of current beneficial ownership: 1,863,327 shares representing 4.0% of outstanding stock
  • Documented funding history: original Series B investment of $19,999,999 and a Private Placement of $8,000,013
  • Existing investor protections maintained: lock-up agreement, investor rights and registration rights referenced

Negative

  • Ownership dilution reduced Sofinnova's stake below the 5% reporting threshold
  • No new plan to acquire additional shares or to change control is stated, limiting near-term investor influence

Insights

TL;DR: Sofinnova's ownership fell below 5% due to issuer dilution; holdings remain material but no control change or hostile intent disclosed.

The amendment clarifies beneficial ownership and the mechanics that reduced the percentage stake to 4.0%. The filing documents primary capital commitments: a $20.0 million Series B investment that converted at IPO and an $8.0 million private placement purchase at $17.00 per share. Registration rights, a 180-day lock-up and investor rights remain in place, preserving potential liquidity and resale pathways for SVP XI. No new strategic plans, board-control actions or intent to change corporate governance are disclosed. For investors, this is an ownership update reflecting dilution rather than an active campaign or change in influence.

TL;DR: Governance arrangements remain standard: lock-up, investor rights and indemnification in place; no negotiated control transactions reported.

The filing reiterates customary post-IPO agreements: a lock-up preventing sales for 180 days without underwriters' consent and investor registration rights tied to the private placement. Healy is identified as a director and beneficiary of related party allocations and option grants (21,850 shares at $10.95). Disclosures about shared/sole voting and dispositive power among Sofinnova entities are explicit, which is important for transparency around potential concerted action. No material governance changes or new arrangements suggesting board control shifts are described.






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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 7: 1,863,327 shares, except that Sofinnova Management XI, L.P. ("SM XI LP"), the general partner of SVP XI may be deemed to have sole voting power, Sofinnova Management XI, L.L.C. ("SM XI LLC"), the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Dr. James I. Healy ("Healy") and Dr. Maha Katabi ("Katabi"), the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Note to Row 8: See response to row 7. Note to Row 9: 1,863,327 shares, except that SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power and Healy and Katabi, the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares. Note to Row 10: See response to row 9.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 7: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole voting power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Healy and Katabi, the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Note to Row 8: See response to row 7. Note to Row 9: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, and Healy and Katabi, the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares. Note to Row 10: See response to row 9.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 7: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole voting power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Healy and Katabi, the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Note to Row 8: See response to row 7. Note to Row 9: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, and Healy and Katabi, the managing members of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares. Note to Row 10: See response to row 9.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 7: 4,822 shares Note to Row 8: 1,947,579 shares, 1,863,327 of which are owned directly by SVP XI, 22,894 of which are owned directly by SummitTX Master, SPC -SummitTX Apex SP - Healthcare 3 ("Apex SP") (f/k/a Crestline Summit Master, SPC - Crestline Summit Apex SP), 23,643 of which are owned directly by SummitTX Master, SPC - SummitTX Alpha SP - Healthcare 3 ("Alpha SP") (f/k/a Crestline Summit Master, SPC - PEAK SP) and 37,715 of which are owned directly by SummitTX Pinnacle Master, L.P. - Healthcare 3 ("Pinnacle LP") (f/k/a Crestline Summit Pinnacle Master, L.P.). SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, and SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power over the shares owned by SVP XI, and Healy, a managing member of SM XI LLC, and a director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Sofinnova Synergy Fund GP, LLC ("Synergy GP"), the general partner of each of Apex SP, Alpha SP and Pinnacle LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power over the shares owned by Apex SP, Alpha SP and Pinnacle LP, and Healy, a managing member of Synergy GP, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Note to Row 9: 4,822 shares Note to Row 10: See Row 91,947,579 shares, 1,863,327 of which are owned directly by SVP XI, 22,894 of which are owned directly by Apex SP, 23,643 of which are owned directly by Alpha SP and 37,715 of which are owned directly Pinnacle LP. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, and SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power over the shares owned by SVP XI, and Healy, a managing member of SM XI LLC, and a director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares. Synergy GP, the general partner of each of Apex SP, Alpha SP and Pinnacle LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power over the shares owned by Apex SP, Alpha SP and Pinnacle LP, and Healy, a managing member of Synergy GP, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to Row 7: 0 Note to Row 8: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole voting power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Katabi, a managing member of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares. Note to Row 9: 0 Note to Row 10: 1,863,327 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP XI. SM XI LP, the general partner of SVP XI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, SM XI LLC, the general partner of SM XI LP, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power, and Katabi, a managing member of SM XI LLC, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares.


SCHEDULE 13D


Sofinnova Venture Partners XI, L.P. ("SVP XI")
Signature:/s/ Nathalie Auber
Name/Title:Nathalie Auber/Attorney-in-Fact
Date:09/17/2025
Sofinnova Management XI, L.P. ("SM XI LP")
Signature:/s/ Nathalie Auber
Name/Title:Nathalie Auber/Attorney-in-Fact
Date:09/17/2025
Sofinnova Management XI, L.L.C. ("SM XI LLC")
Signature:/s/ Nathalie Auber
Name/Title:Nathalie Auber/Attorney-in-Fact
Date:09/17/2025
Dr. James I. Healy ("Healy")
Signature:/s/ Nathalie Auber
Name/Title:Nathalie Auber/Attorney-in-Fact
Date:09/17/2025
Dr. Maha Katabi ("Katabi")
Signature:/s/ Nathalie Auber
Name/Title:Nathalie Auber/Attorney-in-Fact
Date:09/17/2025
Comments accompanying signature:
* Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney already on file with the appropriate agencies.

FAQ

How many shares does Sofinnova currently beneficially own in Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP)?

The reporting persons beneficially own 1,863,327 shares, representing 4.0% of the 46,113,062 shares outstanding referenced in the filing.

Why did Sofinnova fall below 5% ownership of RAPP?

The filing states Sofinnova's percentage ownership decreased due to dilution from the Issuer’s sales of additional shares since the original Schedule 13D.

What were the original investments made by Sofinnova into Rapport Therapeutics?

SVP XI purchased 11,924,138 Series B shares for $19,999,999 (converted at IPO at 1-for-8.5648) and acquired 470,589 common shares in a Private Placement for $8,000,013 at $17.00 per share.

Are there any lock-up or resale restrictions on the Sofinnova shares?

Yes. SVP XI and Healy are subject to a 180-day lock-up described in the Prospectus and the filing references investor registration rights for SVP XI.

Does the filing disclose any transactions in the past 60 days?

Except as detailed in Item 3 (historical purchases and distributions), the reporting persons state they have not effected any transactions in the past 60 days.
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