OrbiMed entity trims Sionna Therapeutics (SION) stake under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, an entity associated with Sionna Therapeutics director Peter A. Thompson, sold 101 shares of Sionna Therapeutics common stock at $44.49 per share in an open-market transaction on May 27, 2026.
The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After this transaction, entities associated with OrbiMed continued to hold 2,671,721 shares indirectly, indicating that only a very small portion of the overall indirect position was sold.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 101 shares ($4,493)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Thompson Peter A.
Role
null
Sold
101 shs ($4K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 101 | $44.49 | $4K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,671,721 shares (Indirect, See footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
- These securities were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. These securities are held of record by OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP ("OPI VIII"). OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC ("GP VIII") is the general partner of OPI VIII and OrbiMed Advisors LLC ("OrbiMed Advisors") is the managing member of GP VIII. By virtue of such relationships, GP VIII and OrbiMed Advisors may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by OPI VIII and as a result may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of such shares. OrbiMed Advisors exercises investment and voting power through a management committee comprised of Carl L. Gordon, Sven H. Borho, and W. Carter Neild, each of whom disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by OPI VIII. The Reporting Person is a member of OrbiMed Advisors. Each of the Reporting Person, OrbiMed Advisors, and GP VIII disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any. This report shall not be deemed an admission that any such entity or person is a beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 101 shares
Sale price: $44.49 per share
Indirect holdings after sale: 2,671,721 shares
3 metrics
Shares sold
101 shares
Open-market sale on May 27, 2026
Sale price
$44.49 per share
Common stock transaction
Indirect holdings after sale
2,671,721 shares
Shares held indirectly following transaction
Key Terms
10b5-1 plan, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
10b5-1 plan financial
"These securities were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan."
A 10b5-1 plan is a pre-arranged strategy that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times and prices, even while they are aware of confidential information. It acts like a scheduled appointment for trading, helping ensure transactions happen transparently and legally, which can reassure investors that trades are not based on insider knowledge.
beneficial ownership financial
"may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of such shares."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any."
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-1(a) regulatory
"for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sionna Therapeutics (SION) disclose in this Form 4?
Sionna Therapeutics reported that an OrbiMed-affiliated entity sold 101 shares of common stock at $44.49 per share. The trade was an open-market sale linked to director Peter A. Thompson through his role at OrbiMed Advisors.
Was the Sionna Therapeutics (SION) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. A footnote explains that the 101 Sionna Therapeutics shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing of this sale was arranged in advance rather than decided opportunistically.