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RA Capital trims Vor Biopharma (VOR) stake while keeping 19.9% ownership

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Vor Biopharma Inc. shareholder RA Capital Management and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 12,554,642 shares of common stock, representing 19.9% of the class. This stake includes common shares, common stock warrants and pre-funded warrants, all subject to “beneficial ownership blocker” limits that cap how many shares can be exercised. The filing notes recent open market sales by RA Capital Healthcare Fund totaling over 600,000 shares around $16–$17 per share, while RA Capital-affiliated managers also hold vested stock options in the company for its benefit.

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RA Capital maintains a near-20% capped stake in Vor while modestly trimming holdings.

RA Capital Management and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 12,554,642 Vor Biopharma shares, equal to 19.9% of outstanding common stock. The position is built from common shares plus sizable common stock and pre-funded warrants, with contractual blockers limiting exercises above specified ownership thresholds.

The disclosure shows the fund recently executed several open market sales totaling 620,133 shares at weighted average prices around $16–$17. Even after these trades, RA Capital remains a major holder with a position effectively capped by 9.99% and 19.99% beneficial ownership blockers on different warrant series.

The filing emphasizes that voting and investment power over the fund’s holdings is delegated to RA Capital, and various parties disclaim beneficial ownership except for regulatory reporting. Future company reports and ownership updates will show whether RA Capital continues to adjust this large, but structurally constrained, position.

Beneficial ownership 12,554,642 shares Vor Biopharma common stock reported by each RA Capital reporting person
Ownership percentage 19.9% Percent of Vor Biopharma common stock based on 54,185,582 shares outstanding
Shares outstanding 54,185,582 shares Vor Biopharma common stock outstanding as of March 30, 2026
Fund common shares 3,935,608 shares Common stock directly held by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
Common stock warrants 1,056,072 shares Shares underlying common stock warrants held by the fund
Pre-funded warrants 10,000,000 shares Shares underlying pre-funded warrants held by the fund
Recent sales volume 620,133 shares Open market sales by the fund on April 8–10, 2026
Sale price range $15.75–$16.975 Low and high prices for reported April 8–10, 2026 sales
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 15 amends and supplements the statement on originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership of the Issuer's common stock consists of"
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.
Pre-Funded Warrants financial
"pre-funded warrants (the "Pre-Funded Warrants" and, together with the Common Stock Warrants, the "Warrants") exercisable for up to 10,000,000 shares"
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
Common Stock Warrants financial
"Common Stock Warrants exercisable for up to 1,056,072 shares of common stock held directly by the Fund"
Common stock warrants are tradable certificates that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a company’s common shares at a fixed price before a specified expiration date. They work like long-term options issued by the company and can provide cheaper, leveraged exposure to a stock’s potential upside; however, if holders use the warrants to buy shares, the total number of shares increases, which can dilute the value of existing shares.
Beneficial Ownership Blocker regulatory
"The Common Stock Warrants contain a provision (the "Common Stock Warrant Beneficial Ownership Blocker") which precludes exercise"
open market sale financial
"Open Market Sale Fund 04/08/2026 353,242 16.32 15.755 16.68"
An open market sale is when a company or a shareholder sells shares through the regular stock market to any willing buyer, using ordinary exchange trading rather than private deals. It matters to investors because it increases the number of shares available and can push the price down or change ownership balance—think of it like someone putting extra items on a supermarket shelf for any shopper to buy, which can lower the item's price if supply suddenly grows.





929033207

(CUSIP Number)
Peter Kolchinsky
RA Capital Management, L.P., 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor
Boston, MA, 02116
617.778.2500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/09/2026

(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).




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RA Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:By Peter Kolchinsky, Manager
Date:04/10/2026
Peter Kolchinsky
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:Peter Kolchinsky
Date:04/10/2026
Rajeev Shah
Signature:/s/ Rajeev Shah
Name/Title:Rajeev Shah
Date:04/10/2026
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:By RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Peter Kolchinsky, Manager
Date:04/10/2026

FAQ

How many VOR shares does RA Capital report owning in this Schedule 13D/A?

RA Capital Management and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 12,554,642 shares of Vor Biopharma common stock. This figure combines common shares, exercisable common stock warrants, pre-funded warrants, and certain stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of the filing date.

What percentage of Vor Biopharma (VOR) does RA Capital’s stake represent?

The filing states that RA Capital’s beneficial ownership represents 19.9% of Vor Biopharma’s common stock. This percentage is based on 54,185,582 shares outstanding as of March 30, 2026, and includes securities exercisable or vesting within 60 days, adjusted for warrant blockers.

What recent trading activity did RA Capital report in Vor Biopharma (VOR)?

RA Capital Healthcare Fund reported open market sales on April 8–10, 2026 totaling 620,133 shares. Weighted average prices ranged from about $15.75 to $16.91 per share, with disclosed low and high trade prices for each day’s transactions in the table.

What are the warrant blocker provisions mentioned for VOR in RA Capital’s filing?

The filing describes beneficial ownership blockers on both common stock warrants and pre-funded warrants. These provisions prevent exercises that would push the fund above 9.99% for the common stock warrants or above 19.99% (and practically above 12,554,642 shares) for the pre-funded warrants.

How many Vor Biopharma shares are currently outstanding in this 13D/A?

The ownership percentages in the filing are calculated using 54,185,582 shares of Vor Biopharma common stock outstanding as of March 30, 2026. This outstanding share count comes from a Form 8-K referenced by the reporting persons in the Schedule 13D/A amendment.

Who are the reporting persons in the Vor Biopharma (VOR) Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The reporting persons are RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., and individuals Peter Kolchinsky and Rajeev Shah. RA Capital serves as investment adviser to the fund, and Kolchinsky and Shah manage RA Capital, with various beneficial ownership disclaimers noted.