STOCK TITAN

Valneva (VALN) ownership shifts after EUR84m EUR84m reserved share offering

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valneva SE’s major French shareholders have updated their disclosed stakes following new share issuance and recent trading. The filing shows that Bpifrance Participations now holds 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares and 14,317,670 voting rights, representing about 7% of Valneva’s voting rights as of May 5, 2026. CDC Croissance holds 4,755,872 Ordinary Shares and the same number of voting rights. Valneva completed a EUR84 million reserved offering of 15,893,817 new shares with attached warrants, which diluted these investors’ positions. Over the last 60 days, Bpifrance Participations sold 356,003 shares in open-market trades, while CDC Croissance bought 130,000 shares and sold 289,645 shares at disclosed weighted-average prices.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
Reserved offering size EUR84 million Valneva reserved offering expected to close May 5, 2026
New shares issued 15,893,817 shares New ordinary shares with one warrant attached to each
Bpifrance Participations shares 7,158,835 shares Ordinary Shares held directly as of May 5, 2026
Bpifrance voting rights 14,317,670 voting rights Approx. 7.0% of 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding
CDC Croissance shares 4,755,872 shares Ordinary Shares and equal voting rights as of May 5, 2026
Bpifrance recent sales 356,003 shares Open-market sales in March 2026 at ~EUR4.93–4.96
CDC Croissance buys 130,000 shares Purchases on March 9 and 12, 2026 around EUR4.51–4.54
CDC Croissance sale 289,645 shares Sale on March 30, 2026 at EUR2.81 weighted average
Reserved Offering financial
"The Issuer completed an EUR84 million reserved offering subscribed by a limited number of investors"
double voting rights financial
"The Reporting Person's Ordinary Shares have double voting rights, resulting in 14,317,670 voting rights"
Shares with double voting rights give their holders two votes per share on corporate matters instead of the usual one, concentrating control in the hands of certain shareholders. For investors this matters because it affects who ultimately makes decisions—like board appointments and mergers—so a small group can steer the company even if they own a minority of economic value; think of it as some neighbors having two house keys that let them decide communal rules.
beneficial owner financial
"Bpifrance may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares and 14,317,670 Voting Rights"
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.
treasury shares financial
"U.S. law, which requires treasury shares to be excluded from the calculation of outstanding shares"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
voting rights financial
"The ownership percentages are calculated based on 189,646,915 Ordinary Shares outstanding and 204,237,106 Voting Rights"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment is being filed by Bpifrance Participations S.A. pursuant to Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
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.





92025Y103

(CUSIP Number)
Sophie Paquin
6-8, boulevard Haussmann,
Paris, I0, 75009
33 6 37 85 94 06


John Partigan
Nixon Peabody LLP, 799 9 Street NW Ste 500
Washington, DC, 20001
202-585-8000


Lloyd Spencer
Nixon Peabody LLP, 799 9 Street NW Ste 500
Washington, DC, 20001
202-585-8000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/05/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


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).




schemaVersion:


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note in relation to Items 8, 10, 11 and 13: The Reporting Person beneficially owns 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares. The Reporting Person's Ordinary Shares have double voting rights, resulting in 14,317,670 voting rights related to such shares. Upon the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Reporting Person, the double voting rights are extinguished. The aggregate amount beneficially owned and percent of class reported above are based on the Reporting Person's voting rights and the 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note in relation to Items 8, 10, 11 and 13: The Reporting Person beneficially owns 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares. The Reporting Person's Ordinary Shares have double voting rights, resulting in 14,317,670 voting rights related to such shares. Upon the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Reporting Person, the double voting rights are extinguished. The aggregate amount beneficially owned and percent of class reported above are based on the Reporting Person's voting rights and the 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note in relation to Items 8, 10, 11 and 13: The Reporting Person beneficially owns 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares. The Reporting Peron's Ordinary Shares have double voting rights, resulting in 14,317,670 voting rights related to such shares. Upon the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Reporting Person, the double voting rights are extinguished. The aggregate amount beneficially owned and percent of class reported above are based on the Reporting Person's voting rights and the 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note in relation to Items 8, 10, 11 and 13: The Reporting Person beneficially owns 11,915,818 Ordinary Shares. Certain of the Reporting Person's Ordinary Shares have double voting rights, resulting in 19,074,653 voting rights related to such shares. Upon the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Reporting Person, any double voting rights are extinguished. The aggregate amount beneficially owned and percent of class reported above are based on the Reporting Person's voting rights and the 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note in relation to Items 8, 10, 11 and 13: The Reporting Person beneficially owns 4,755,872 Ordinary Shares, which do not have double voting rights. The aggregate amount beneficially owned and percent of class reported above are based on 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


Bpifrance Participations S.A.
Signature:/s/ Sophie Paquin
Name/Title:Sophie Paquin/Director of Legal Affairs
Date:05/12/2026
EPIC Bpifrance
Signature:/s/ Sophie Paquin
Name/Title:Sophie Paquin/Director of Legal Affairs
Date:05/12/2026
Bpifrance S.A.
Signature:/s/ Boubaker Dione
Name/Title:Boubakar Dione/Group Director of Legal Affairs
Date:05/12/2026
Caisse des depots et consignations
Signature:/s/ Laurence Giraudon
Name/Title:Laurence Giraudon/Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Operations Department, Asset Management Division
Date:05/12/2026
CDC Croissance S.A.
Signature:/s/ Aude de Lardemelle
Name/Title:Aude de Lardemelle/Executive Director
Date:05/11/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does Bpifrance Participations now hold in Valneva (VALN)?

Bpifrance Participations holds 7,158,835 Ordinary Shares and 14,317,670 voting rights in Valneva, representing about 7% of total voting rights. These figures reflect double voting rights on its shares and are based on 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026.

How much did CDC Croissance disclose owning in Valneva (VALN) in this filing?

CDC Croissance reported beneficial ownership of 4,755,872 Ordinary Shares and 4,755,872 voting rights in Valneva. This corresponds to about 2.3% of voting rights using 204,237,106 voting rights outstanding as of May 5, 2026, calculated under U.S. law excluding treasury shares.

What was the size of Valneva’s reserved offering mentioned in the Schedule 13D/A?

Valneva completed a reserved offering of EUR84 million subscribed by a limited number of investors. The company issued 15,893,817 new ordinary shares, with one share warrant attached to each new share, leading to an increase in share capital and dilution of existing holdings.

What recent share transactions did Bpifrance Participations make in Valneva (VALN)?

Bpifrance Participations sold 356,003 Valneva Ordinary Shares in open-market trades during the last 60 days. These sales occurred on March 10, 11, and 18, 2026, at weighted average prices around EUR4.93–EUR4.96 per share across multiple transactions within stated price ranges.

What recent trading activity did CDC Croissance report in Valneva (VALN) shares?

CDC Croissance bought 130,000 Valneva shares on March 9 and 12, 2026 at weighted average prices near EUR4.51–EUR4.54, and sold 289,645 shares on March 30, 2026 at a weighted average price of EUR2.81, all executed as multiple open-market transactions within disclosed price ranges.

How do double voting rights affect Valneva holdings for these French investors?

Certain Valneva Ordinary Shares held by Bpifrance Participations and CDC carry double voting rights, so voting rights exceed share count. For example, 7,158,835 shares correspond to 14,317,670 voting rights. Double voting rights are extinguished when the relevant Ordinary Shares are sold by the reporting holder.