SLN Form 4 reports acquisition/exercise transactions
Griffiths Richard Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for SLN.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Griffiths Richard Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for SLN. The filing lists transactions totaling 5,484,320 shares from August 10, 2026 to August 10, 2026.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 5,484,320 shares
Net Sell
11 txns
Insider
Griffiths Richard Ian
Role
10% Owner
Sold
5,484,320 shs
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 2,792,826 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 100,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 50,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 3,500 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 800,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 382,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 470,820 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 605,174 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 120,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 60,000 | -- | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares F1, F2 | 100,000 | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
American Depositary Shares — 67,650,464 contracts (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") is immediately convertible into three ordinary shares for no consideration and has no expiration date.
- F2. The securities were sold by Cream Capital Limited ("CCL"), Blake Holdings Limited ("BHL"), Ora Ventures Limited ("OVL"), Ora Capital Limited ("OCL), Sarossa Plc ("SAR"), Pinkeys Limited ("PKL") and Mr. Griffiths personally. Mr Griffiths is a director and the controlling shareholder of CCL, BHL, OVL and OCL and the controlling shareholder of SAR and PKL. Mr. Griffiths disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Largest ADS block reported: 2,792,826 American Depositary Shares
Underlying ordinary shares for largest block: 8,378,478 ordinary shares
ADS to ordinary share ratio: 1 ADS : 3 ordinary shares
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5 metrics
Largest ADS block reported
2,792,826 American Depositary Shares
One of the derivative transactions dated 2026-08-10
Underlying ordinary shares for largest block
8,378,478 ordinary shares
Ordinary shares underlying 2,792,826 ADS at 3-to-1 ratio
ADS to ordinary share ratio
1 ADS : 3 ordinary shares
Each ADS immediately convertible into three ordinary shares
Sample ADS transaction size
800,000 American Depositary Shares
One reported derivative transaction on 2026-08-10
Underlying shares for 800,000 ADS
2,400,000 ordinary shares
Ordinary shares underlying 800,000 ADS at 3-to-1 ratio
Key Terms
American Depositary Share, ordinary shares, indirect ownership, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
indirect ownership financial
"The securities were sold by Cream Capital Limited ("CCL"), Blake Holdings Limited"
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Griffiths disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent"
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 his proportionate pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
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What insider activity did SLN major holder Richard Griffiths report?
Richard Ian Griffiths, a more than 10% owner of Silence Therapeutics (SLN), reported multiple derivative transactions in American Depositary Shares on 2026-08-10, involving ADS convertible into ordinary shares at a 3-to-1 ratio.
How many Silence Therapeutics ADS were in the largest reported transaction?
One reported transaction involved 2,792,826 American Depositary Shares (ADS), corresponding to 8,378,478 ordinary shares. This block was part of a series of ADS transactions disclosed for 2026-08-10.
Which entities were involved in the SLN ADS transactions reported by Griffiths?
The ADS were sold by Cream Capital Limited, Blake Holdings Limited, Ora Ventures Limited, Ora Capital Limited, Sarossa Plc, Pinkeys Limited, and Richard Griffiths personally, as described in the footnotes to the filing.
Does Richard Griffiths claim full beneficial ownership of the reported SLN securities?
No. Richard Griffiths disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest, reflecting that many shares are held through controlled entities.
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