Moshe Arkin details 56.6% Sol-Gel (SLGL) ownership after offering
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sol-Gel Technologies’ major shareholder Moshe Arkin filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D to update his ownership percentages after the company’s underwritten offering closed on March 25, 2026.
As of that date, Arkin Dermatology owned 1,806,856 Ordinary Shares, representing about 52.44% of Sol-Gel’s outstanding Ordinary Shares. Moshe Arkin directly owned 143,257 Ordinary Shares, or about 4.41% of the company. Through his control of Arkin Dermatology, he may be deemed to beneficially own a total of 1,950,112 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 56.60% of Sol-Gel’s Ordinary Shares, based on 3,245,270 shares outstanding on March 25, 2026.
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Key Figures
Arkin Dermatology holdings: 1,806,856 Ordinary Shares
Moshe Arkin direct holdings: 143,257 Ordinary Shares
Total beneficial ownership (Arkin): 1,950,112 Ordinary Shares
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Arkin Dermatology holdings
1,806,856 Ordinary Shares
Directly owned; 52.44% of Sol-Gel outstanding as of March 25, 2026
Moshe Arkin direct holdings
143,257 Ordinary Shares
Directly owned; 4.41% of Sol-Gel outstanding as of March 25, 2026
Total beneficial ownership (Arkin)
1,950,112 Ordinary Shares
Combined direct and indirect; 56.60% of Sol-Gel outstanding as of March 25, 2026
Shares outstanding
3,245,270 Ordinary Shares
Sol-Gel Ordinary Shares outstanding on March 25, 2026, per 424(b)(3) prospectus
Amendment number
Amendment No. 7
Amendment to Schedule 13D for Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd
Underwritten offering closing date
March 25, 2026
Ownership percentages updated following this offering’s closing
Key Terms
beneficial owner, shared power to vote, sole power to dispose, Schedule 13D, +1 more
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beneficial owner financial
"Arkin Dermatology owned directly (and therefore is deemed the beneficial owner of) 1,806,856 Ordinary Shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole power to dispose financial
"Mr. Arkin has the sole power to vote, or direct the voting of, and the sole power to dispose of, these Ordinary Shares"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This amendment to is being filed solely to update the percentage holdings of the Reporting Persons"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
underwritten offering financial
"following the closing of the Issuer's underwritten offering that closed on March 25, 2026"
An underwritten offering is when a bank or group of banks agrees to buy all of a company's new shares or bonds and then resell them to outside investors, guaranteeing the company will raise a specific amount of money. It matters to investors because it adds certainty that the funding will close while increasing the number of shares or debt in the market, which can lower the price per share and change each existing owner's ownership percentage—think of a wholesaler buying an entire shipment from a maker before it reaches stores.
FAQ
What does the latest Schedule 13D/A reveal about Sol-Gel (SLGL) ownership?
The amendment shows that Moshe Arkin may be deemed to beneficially own 1,950,112 Sol-Gel Ordinary Shares, representing about 56.60% of shares outstanding. This reflects updated percentages following Sol-Gel’s underwritten offering that closed on March 25, 2026, without reporting new share purchases.
How is the 56.60% beneficial ownership for Moshe Arkin in Sol-Gel (SLGL) calculated?
The 56.60% figure combines Moshe Arkin’s direct holding of 143,257 Ordinary Shares with 1,806,856 Ordinary Shares held by Arkin Dermatology, which he controls as sole shareholder and director. Together, these total 1,950,112 shares out of 3,245,270 Sol-Gel Ordinary Shares outstanding on March 25, 2026.