Repare Therapeutics (RPTX) buyout pays BVF funds $2.20 plus CVR
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Repare Therapeutics Inc. saw its largest shareholders cashed out in a merger. Investment funds affiliated with BVF Partners, including Biotechnology Value Fund, Biotechnology Value Fund II and Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS, reported the disposition of their Repare common shares on January 28, 2026 in connection with a completed acquisition by XenoTherapeutics Inc. Under the arrangement, each common share was exchanged for $2.20 in cash plus one contingent value right for potential additional cash payments, and the BVF-related entities now report holding zero Repare shares after the transaction.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
BVF PARTNERS L P/IL, BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND L P, BVF I GP LLC, BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II LP, BVF II GP LLC, Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP, BVF Partners OS Ltd., BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC, BVF INC/IL, LAMPERT MARK N
Role
10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | Insider | Insider | Insider | Insider | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | Common Shares, no par value | 5,309,432 | $0.00 | -- |
| U | Common Shares, no par value | 4,308,573 | $0.00 | -- |
| U | Common Shares, no par value | 548,938 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, no par value — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This Form 4 is filed jointly by Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P. ("BVF"), Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P. ("BVF2"), Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP ("Trading Fund OS"), BVF Partners OS Ltd. ("Partners OS"), BVF I GP LLC ("BVF GP"), BVF II GP LLC ("BVF2 GP"), BVF GP Holdings LLC ("BVF GPH"), BVF Partners L.P. ("Partners"), BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Each of the Reporting Persons is a member of a Section 13(d) group. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. This Form 4 reports securities disposed of pursuant to an Arrangement Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2025, under the Business Corporations Act (Quebec), by and among the Issuer, XenoTherapeutics, Inc. ("Parent"), Xeno Acquisition Corp. ("Purchaser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and solely for limited purposes, XOMA Royalty Corporation, pursuant to to which Purchaser acquired all of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer, effective January 28, 2026 (the "Merger"). Securities owned directly by BVF. As the general partner of BVF, BVF GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the sole member of BVF GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the investment manager of BVF, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. Securities owned directly by BVF2. As the general partner of BVF2, BVF2 GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the sole member of BVF2 GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the investment manager of BVF2, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. Securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the general partner of Trading Fund OS, Partners OS may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the investment manager of Trading Fund OS and the sole member of Partners OS, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. The Reporting Persons received the following in exchange for each Common Share of the Issuer disposed of in connection with the Merger: $2.20 in cash per Common Share and one contingent value right per Common Share for potential cash payments.
FAQ
What did the BVF funds report in this Form 4 for Repare Therapeutics (RPTX)?
The BVF-affiliated funds reported disposing of all their Repare Therapeutics common shares on January 28, 2026. The disposition occurred as part of a completed merger in which XenoTherapeutics acquired all outstanding Repare shares under a Quebec court-approved arrangement.
Who are the reporting persons in this Repare Therapeutics (RPTX) insider filing?
The filing is joint by several BVF-related entities, including Biotechnology Value Fund, Biotechnology Value Fund II, Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS, BVF Partners L.P., BVF GP Holdings LLC, BVF Inc., and Mark N. Lampert. Each reports as part of a Section 13(d) group with shared pecuniary interests.
Why is the transaction code "U" used in this Repare Therapeutics (RPTX) Form 4?
Transaction code "U" indicates a disposition pursuant to a transaction such as a merger or similar restructuring. Here, it reflects that BVF-related entities’ Repare shares were converted into cash and contingent value rights as part of the completed XenoTherapeutics acquisition.