OrbiMed entities trim Sionna Therapeutics (SION) stake via 115,844-share 10b5-1 sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OrbiMed-affiliated entities reported an open-market sale of Sionna Therapeutics stock under a pre-arranged trading plan. An entity associated with OrbiMed sold 115,844 shares of Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. common stock at a price of $45.50 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. After this transaction, the OrbiMed-related holder continues to own 2,555,877 shares indirectly through OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, reflecting a large remaining position. OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC and OrbiMed Advisors LLC may be deemed to share voting and investment power over these shares, but they each disclaim beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 115,844 shares ($5,270,902)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
ORBIMED ADVISORS LLC, OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC
Role
null | null
Sold
115,844 shs ($5.27M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 115,844 | $45.50 | $5.27M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,555,877 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. This report on Form 4 is jointly filed by OrbiMed Advisors and GP VIII. Each of the Reporting Persons 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. The Reporting Persons have designated a representative, Peter A. Thompson, a member of OrbiMed Advisors, to serve on the Issuer's board of directors. 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: 115,844 shares
Sale price: $45.50 per share
Shares held after sale: 2,555,877 shares
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Shares sold
115,844 shares
Open-market sale of Sionna Therapeutics common stock
Sale price
$45.50 per share
Price received in the 115,844-share sale
Shares held after sale
2,555,877 shares
Indirect holdings following the reported transaction
Form type
Form 4
Insider transaction report under Section 16
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"These securities were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"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
"for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, or for any other purpose."
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.
voting and investment power financial
"may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by OPI VIII"
FAQ
What insider transaction did OrbiMed report for Sionna Therapeutics (SION)?
OrbiMed-related entities reported an open-market sale of 115,844 shares of Sionna Therapeutics common stock at $45.50 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and reflects a scheduled disposition rather than a discretionary market-timing decision.
Was the Sionna Therapeutics (SION) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes, the sold Sionna Therapeutics shares were disposed of pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans are pre-arranged schedules for trading, designed to allow insiders to sell shares over time without making ad hoc market-timing decisions.
Do OrbiMed Advisors LLC and OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC claim full beneficial ownership of SION shares?
No, OrbiMed Advisors LLC and OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC each disclaim beneficial ownership of the Sionna Therapeutics securities beyond any pecuniary interest. The filing states this disclaimer is for purposes of the Exchange Act’s Section 16 beneficial ownership rules.
Who represents the OrbiMed entities on Sionna Therapeutics (SION) board of directors?
The OrbiMed entities designated Peter A. Thompson, a member of OrbiMed Advisors, to serve on Sionna Therapeutics’ board of directors. This board representation aligns with their investment role but does not by itself confer full beneficial ownership of all related shares.