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Sequans 13D/A Shows 272 Capital Ownership Falls Below 5 %

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 4 highlights a decline in the ownership percentage of Sequans Communications (SQNS) by 272 Capital LP and its president Wes Cummins.

  • Current stake (as of 7 July 2025): Cummins beneficially owns 40,251,840 ordinary shares (4,025,184 ADSs), while 272 Capital owns 39,329,840 ordinary shares (3,932,984 ADSs). Both stakes equal 2.8 % of Sequans’ outstanding shares.
  • Loss of 5 % reporting status: The reporting persons confirm they have ceased to be 5 % beneficial owners as of 7 July 2025, triggering this amendment.
  • Share-count dynamics: The percentage drop is driven largely by a surge in Sequans’ share count to 1,427,163,962 ordinary shares (142,714,545 ADSs) versus 247.8 million a year earlier. Termination/sale of managed funds also removed roughly 5.7 million shares from the group across 2024-25.
  • Warrant grants: Cummins receives recurring board-service compensation. The filing notes a new June 2025 warrant grant for 360,000 shares (36,000 ADSs) that vests through June 2026; earlier grants from 2018-2024 have fully vested.
  • Voting & dispositive power: Cummins holds sole power over 922,000 shares via exercisable warrants and shares power with 272 Capital over the remaining 39.33 million shares.

No transactions were executed in the 60-day period preceding each reference date other than the warrant grant. Overall, the amendment primarily formalises the group’s drop below the 5 % threshold rather than signaling active buying or selling.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Ownership percentage falls from >15 % to 2.8 %, reducing insider/activist influence and potentially dampening governance catalysts.

Insights

TL;DR 272 Capital and Wes Cummins now own only 2.8 % of SQNS, down from >15 %, chiefly via dilution, signalling reduced influence.

The filing confirms a sharp relative decline in ownership due to Sequans’ large share issuance/ADS ratio change. Absolute holdings fell modestly (≈0.5 million shares) but the market-cap weighting of this block shrank materially. Falling below 5 % removes Schedule 13D filing pressure, lowers potential activist leverage and may temper perceptions of insider alignment. However, Cummins remains on the board and continues to receive equity-linked compensation, suggesting ongoing engagement. With no recent sales disclosed and no new purchases, the posture appears passive. Impact: neutral to mildly negative because governance influence wanes, but liquidity or control risks are minimal.

TL;DR Reporting persons relinquish 5 % status; governance sway and activist options are materially curtailed.

Crossing below the 5 % threshold diminishes mandatory disclosure obligations and weakens the group’s strategic leverage over Sequans’ corporate actions. The board seat and fresh warrant grant keep Cummins engaged, yet the market often views falling ownership as a signal of reduced long-term commitment. Investors may reassess expectations for future governance interventions or takeover scenarios. No legal or regulatory issues are noted, and certification language is standard. Net effect is not impactful operationally but worth noting for those tracking potential catalysts around Sequans’ ongoing business model transition.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
See Item 5 for additional information.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
See Item 5 for additional information.


SCHEDULE 13D


272 Capital LP
Signature:/s/ Wes Cummins
Name/Title:Wes Cummins/President
Date:07/11/2025
Wes Cummins
Signature:/s/ Wes Cummins
Name/Title:Wes Cummins
Date:07/11/2025

FAQ

How many Sequans (SQNS) shares do 272 Capital and Wes Cummins currently own?

As of 7 July 2025 they beneficially own 40,251,840 ordinary shares (4,025,184 ADSs), equal to 2.8 % of shares outstanding.

Why did the ownership percentage drop below 5 %?

Sequans increased its share count to 1.43 billion shares (142.7 million ADSs) and certain managed funds were terminated or sold, diluting the group’s stake.

Did Wes Cummins receive new equity compensation?

Yes. On 30 June 2025 Cummins was granted warrants for 360,000 shares (36,000 ADSs) vesting through June 2026.

Are the reporting persons selling Sequans stock?

The filing states no transactions were effected in the 60 days before each reference date other than the June 2025 warrant grant.

Do 272 Capital and Wes Cummins still have to file future 13D amendments?

Having dropped below 5 %, they are no longer obliged to file Schedule 13D updates unless they cross the 5 % threshold again.
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