[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Avidity Biosciences, Inc. Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
Avidity Biosciences amends Schedule 13G/A on ownership
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 3) discloses that RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., Peter Kolchinsky and Rajeev Shah are reporting persons for the issuer.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc. Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 3) discloses that RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., Peter Kolchinsky and Rajeev Shah are reporting persons for the issuer. The filing incorporates cover-page figures as of March 31, 2026 and states ownership equal to or below 5 percent of the class.
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Routine ownership amendment showing sub-5% positions as of March 31, 2026.
The amendment updates beneficial-ownership disclosures for RA Capital entities and two individuals, incorporating cover-page figures dated March 31, 2026. The filing states percentages and vote/dispositive powers on the cover pages and records ownership of 0.0% in the excerpted rows.
Cash-flow treatment and specific share counts are incorporated by reference to the cover pages; timing and any trading activity are not detailed in the excerpt. Subsequent filings or the referenced cover pages will show exact share counts and voting/dispositive power.
Key Figures
Filing amendment:Amendment No. 3Ownership date:March 31, 2026Percent shown:0.0%+2 more
"Avidity Biosciences, Inc. <b>Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 3)</b>"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
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"Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page sets forth the aggregate number of securities <b>beneficially owned</b>"
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.
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"Exhibit 99.1 <b>Joint Filing Agreement</b> (incorporated by reference)"
FAQ
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What does Avidity Biosciences's Schedule 13G/A (RNAM) Amendment No. 3 state about ownership?
It reports that RA Capital entities and two individuals are reporting persons and incorporates cover-page ownership figures as of March 31, 2026. The filing indicates ownership at or below 5% of the class and shows 0.0% in the excerpted rows.
Who are the reporting persons named in the Amendment No. 3 filing?
The reporting persons are RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., Peter Kolchinsky and Rajeev Shah. Their principal business address is shown as RA Capital Management, 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.
What date is used for the ownership figures in this Schedule 13G/A?
The filing incorporates ownership figures reported as of March 31, 2026. The cover-page rows referenced in Item 4 supply the aggregate securities and percentage figures tied to that date.
Does this Amendment No. 3 indicate a group filing or separate disclosures?
The reporting persons "expressly disclaim status as a 'group'" in the filing, indicating the disclosures are submitted collectively but not as a control group under the referenced form language.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
05370A108
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
05370A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
RA Capital Management, L.P.
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
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
05370A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Peter Kolchinsky
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
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
05370A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Rajeev Shah
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
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
05370A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
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
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3020 Callan Road, San Diego, CA, 92121.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The names of the persons filing this report (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") are:
RA Capital Management, L.P. ("RA Capital")
Peter Kolchinsky
Rajeev Shah
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the "Fund")
The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for purposes of this Schedule 13G/A.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of each of the Reporting Persons is:
c/o RA Capital Management, L.P., 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor, Boston MA 02116
(c)
Citizenship:
RA Capital and the Fund are Delaware limited partnerships.
Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah are United States citizens.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
05370A108
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:
Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the aggregate number of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(b)
Percent of class:
Row 11 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the percentages of the securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 5 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 6 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 7 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 8 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of March 31, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
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.
RA Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
By Peter Kolchinsky, Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/15/2026
Peter Kolchinsky
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
Peter Kolchinsky
Date:
05/15/2026
Rajeev Shah
Signature:
/s/ Rajeev Shah
Name/Title:
Rajeev Shah
Date:
05/15/2026
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
By RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Peter Kolchinsky, Manager
Date:
05/15/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Schedule 13G/A filed on November 14, 2024)
