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Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ) major holders disclose convertible preferred stake

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Transcode Therapeutics reporting persons DEFJ, LLC and CK Life Sciences Int'l. (Holdings) Inc. report initial beneficial ownership consisting of Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 11,813,859 and 2,020,582 shares of Common Stock, respectively, plus 300,040 Common shares. The preferred stock is convertible at any time at a 10,000-to-1 ratio into Common Stock and has no expiration date. CK Life Sciences disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

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Insider DEFJ, LLC, CK Life Sciences Intl (Holdings) Inc
Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock F2, F3, F1 -- -- --
holding Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock F2, F3, F1 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F1 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock — 11,813,859 shares (Direct); Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock — 2,020,582 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 300,040 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. DEFJ, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("DEFJ"), is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Conjoint Inc., a Delaware corporation, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Honglad Limited, a British Virgin Islands limited company, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of ENSO Resources Limited, a British Virgin Islands limited company, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int'l., (Holdings) Inc. ("CKLS"). CKLS disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent, if any, of its pecuniary interest in such securities, and nothing contained in this report shall be deemed an omission that CKLS is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
  2. F2. Each of the Issuer's (i) Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock") and (ii) Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock"), are convertible at any time into shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), with each share of Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock or Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, as applicable, convertible into 10,000 shares of Common Stock. Neither the shares of Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock nor the shares of Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock have an expiration date.
  3. F3. CKLS disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent, if any, of its pecuniary interest in such securities, and nothing contained in this report shall be deemed an omission that CKLS is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
Series A underlying Common Stock 11,813,859 shares Shares of Common Stock underlying Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Series B underlying Common Stock 2,020,582 shares Shares of Common Stock underlying Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Direct Common Stock held 300,040 shares Total Common Stock reported as directly owned following the transactions
Conversion ratio 10,000 Number of Common Stock shares per share of Series A or B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred stock par value $0.0001 per share Par value of Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Conversion price $0.0000 Exercise/ conversion price for Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock
Section 16 beneficial ownership regulatory
"CKLS disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein"
Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"Each of the Issuer's Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock"
A non-voting convertible preferred stock is a share that normally pays a fixed dividend and takes priority over common stock for payouts, but does not grant the holder the right to vote on corporate matters. It can be exchanged later for a set number of common shares, offering the potential to participate in price gains without immediate control—like holding a high-yield loan that can be turned into equity, which matters to investors weighing steady income, upside potential, and possible dilution of ownership.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent, if any, of its pecuniary interest in such securities"
par value financial
"Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

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FAQ

What securities did DEFJ, LLC report holding in Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ)?

DEFJ, LLC reported holdings in Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock and 300,040 shares of Common Stock. The preferred shares are convertible into 11,813,859 and 2,020,582 Common shares, respectively, reflecting a substantial economic interest in Transcode Therapeutics.

How many Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ) common shares underlie the reported preferred stock?

The reported preferred stock is convertible into 11,813,859 Common shares from Series A and 2,020,582 Common shares from Series B. These figures represent the underlying Common Stock if the Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock were fully converted.

What is the conversion ratio of the preferred stock into Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ) common shares?

Each share of Series A or Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock converts into 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The preferred shares are convertible at any time and have no expiration date, providing ongoing flexibility to convert into Transcode Therapeutics common equity.

How does CK Life Sciences Int'l (Holdings) Inc. describe its beneficial ownership in RNAZ?

CK Life Sciences Int'l (Holdings) Inc. states that DEFJ, LLC is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary within its corporate chain and disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest in those securities.

Does the preferred stock reported for Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ) have an expiration date?

Neither the Series A nor the Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock has an expiration date. Both series are convertible into Common Stock at any time, which means the option to convert remains outstanding without a stated end date.

What common shares are directly owned in Transcode Therapeutics (RNAZ) according to this filing?

The filing lists direct ownership of 300,040 shares of Common Stock. This position is in addition to the Common Stock underlying the Series A and Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock reported by the same reporting group.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
DEFJ, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7TH FL, CHEUNG KONG CENTER,
2 QUEEN'S RD

(Street)
CENTRAL HONG KONGK3

(City)(State)(Zip)

HONG KONG

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/27/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Transcode Therapeutics, Inc. [ RNAZ ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock300,040D(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (2)(3) (2)(3)Common Stock11,813,859$0D(1)
Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (2)(3) (2)(3)Common Stock2,020,582$0D(1)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
DEFJ, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7TH FL, CHEUNG KONG CENTER,
2 QUEEN'S RD

(Street)
CENTRAL HONG KONGK3

(City)(State)(Zip)

HONG KONG

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CK Life Sciences Intl (Holdings) Inc

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7TH FL, CHEUNG KONG CENTER,
2 QUEEN'S RD

(Street)
CENTRAL HONG KONGK3

(City)(State)(Zip)

HONG KONG

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. DEFJ, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("DEFJ"), is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Conjoint Inc., a Delaware corporation, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Honglad Limited, a British Virgin Islands limited company, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of ENSO Resources Limited, a British Virgin Islands limited company, which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int'l., (Holdings) Inc. ("CKLS"). CKLS disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent, if any, of its pecuniary interest in such securities, and nothing contained in this report shall be deemed an omission that CKLS is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
2. Each of the Issuer's (i) Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock") and (ii) Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock"), are convertible at any time into shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), with each share of Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock or Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, as applicable, convertible into 10,000 shares of Common Stock. Neither the shares of Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock nor the shares of Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock have an expiration date.
3. CKLS disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent, if any, of its pecuniary interest in such securities, and nothing contained in this report shall be deemed an omission that CKLS is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.
/s/ Yu Ying Choi Alan Abel, Director of CK Life Sciences Int'l., (Holdings) Inc.08/05/2026
/s/ Yu Ying Choi Alan Abel, Manager of DEFJ, LLC08/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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