[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Verastem, Inc. SEC Filing
Biotechnology Value Fund and affiliated entities disclosed sizable holdings in Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) and rights to acquire additional shares through warrants. As of June 30, 2025 the Reporting Persons and a Partners managed account held an aggregate of 2,500,000 warrants exercisable for 2,500,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.50 per share, exercisable until 18 months from issuance. A contractual "Warrants Blocker" limits exercise to 2,316,406 of those shares to prevent ownership or voting power from exceeding 9.99%.
The filing shows current beneficial ownership by individual reporting entities: BVF 3,244,310 shares (≈5.8%, including 1,396,290 warrant shares), BVF2 2,173,798 shares (≈3.9%, including 920,116 warrant shares), and Trading Fund OS 214,663 shares (less than 1%, excluding 100,150 warrant shares). Aggregated positions attributed through control structures are reported as 5,418,108 shares (≈9.5%) for BVF GP Holdings and 5,720,831 shares (≈9.99%) for Partners, BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert. Several entities disclaim beneficial ownership of shares held by related reporting persons.
Biotechnology Value Fund e società affiliate hanno dichiarato partecipazioni rilevanti in Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) e diritti ad acquisire ulteriori azioni tramite warrant. Al 30 giugno 2025, le Persone Segnalanti e un conto gestito da Partners detenevano complessivamente 2.500.000 warrant esercitabili per 2.500.000 azioni a un prezzo di esercizio di $3.50 per azione, esercitabili entro 18 mesi dall'emissione. Una clausola contrattuale denominata 'Warrants Blocker' limita l'esercizio a 2.316.406 di queste azioni per evitare che la proprietà o il potere di voto superino il 9.99%.
La comunicazione riporta la detenzione effettiva attuale da parte delle entità: BVF 3.244.310 azioni (≈5.8%, incluse 1.396.290 azioni derivanti da warrant), BVF2 2.173.798 azioni (≈3.9%, incluse 920.116 azioni da warrant) e Trading Fund OS 214.663 azioni (meno del 1%, escluse 100.150 azioni da warrant). Le posizioni aggregate attribuite tramite strutture di controllo sono riportate come 5.418.108 azioni (≈9.5%) per BVF GP Holdings e 5.720.831 azioni (≈9.99%) per Partners, BVF Inc. e Mark N. Lampert. Diverse entità declinano la titolarità effettiva delle azioni detenute da soggetti correlati.
Biotechnology Value Fund y entidades afiliadas declararon participaciones significativas en Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) y derechos para adquirir acciones adicionales mediante warrants. Al 30 de junio de 2025, las Personas Informantes y una cuenta gestionada por Partners poseían en conjunto 2.500.000 warrants ejercitables por 2.500.000 acciones a un precio de ejercicio de $3.50 por acción, ejercitables hasta 18 meses desde su emisión. Una cláusula contractual denominada 'Warrants Blocker' limita el ejercicio a 2.316.406 de esas acciones para evitar que la propiedad o el poder de voto superen el 9.99%.
La presentación muestra la propiedad beneficiaria actual por entidad: BVF 3.244.310 acciones (≈5.8%, incluyendo 1.396.290 acciones de warrant), BVF2 2.173.798 acciones (≈3.9%, incluyendo 920.116 acciones de warrant) y Trading Fund OS 214.663 acciones (menos del 1%, excluyendo 100.150 acciones de warrant). Las posiciones agregadas atribuidas a través de estructuras de control se reportan como 5.418.108 acciones (≈9.5%) para BVF GP Holdings y 5.720.831 acciones (≈9.99%) para Partners, BVF Inc. y Mark N. Lampert. Varias entidades niegan la propiedad beneficiaria de las acciones mantenidas por personas relacionadas.
Biotechnology Value Fund와 계열사는 Verastem, Inc. (VSTM)에 대한 상당한 보유와 워런트를 통한 추가 주식 취득 권리를 공시했습니다. 2025년 6월 30일 기준, 보고인들과 Partners가 관리하는 계정은 총 2,500,000개의 워런트(각 워런트는 2,500,000주의 주식으로 행사 가능)를 보유하고 있으며 행사 가격은 주당 $3.50, 발행일로부터 18개월 이내에 행사할 수 있습니다. 계약상 'Warrants Blocker'는 소유권 또는 의결권이 9.99%를 초과하지 않도록 행사 가능한 주식을 2,316,406주로 제한합니다.
신고서에는 개별 보고 단위의 현재 실질 보유가 다음과 같이 기재되어 있습니다: BVF 3,244,310주(약 5.8%, 이 중 1,396,290주가 워런트에 의한 주식), BVF2 2,173,798주(약 3.9%, 이 중 920,116주가 워런트), Trading Fund OS 214,663주(미만 1%, 워런트 100,150주는 제외). 지배 구조를 통해 집계된 포지션은 BVF GP Holdings가 5,418,108주(약 9.5%)를, Partners, BVF Inc. 및 Mark N. Lampert가 5.720.831주(약 9.99%)를 보유한 것으로 보고되어 있습니다. 여러 법인은 관련 보고인들이 보유한 주식에 대한 실질적 소유권을 부인합니다.
Biotechnology Value Fund et entités affiliées ont déclaré des positions importantes dans Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) et des droits d’acquérir des actions supplémentaires via des warrants. Au 30 juin 2025, les personnes déclarante et un compte géré par Partners détenaient au total 2.500.000 warrants exerçables en 2.500.000 actions au prix d’exercice de $3.50 par action, exerçables jusqu’à 18 mois après émission. Une clause contractuelle dite 'Warrants Blocker' limite l’exercice à 2.316.406 de ces actions afin d’éviter que la propriété ou le pouvoir de vote dépasse 9.99%.
Le dépôt indique la détention bénéficiaire actuelle par entité déclarée : BVF 3.244.310 actions (≈5.8%, incluant 1.396.290 actions résultant de warrants), BVF2 2.173.798 actions (≈3.9%, incluant 920.116 actions de warrants) et Trading Fund OS 214.663 actions (moins de 1%, excluant 100.150 actions de warrants). Les positions agrégées attribuées via des structures de contrôle sont déclarées à 5.418.108 actions (≈9.5%) pour BVF GP Holdings et 5.720.831 actions (≈9.99%) pour Partners, BVF Inc. et Mark N. Lampert. Plusieurs entités déclinent la qualité de propriétaire bénéficiaire des actions détenues par des personnes liées.
Biotechnology Value Fund und verbundene Einheiten meldeten nennenswerte Bestände an Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) sowie Rechte zum Erwerb weiterer Aktien durch Warrants. Zum 30. Juni 2025 hielten die meldenden Personen und ein von Partners verwaltetes Konto zusammen 2.500.000 Warrants, ausführbar in 2.500.000 Aktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von $3.50 je Aktie, ausübbar bis 18 Monate nach Ausgabe. Eine vertragliche 'Warrants Blocker'-Regel begrenzt die Ausübung auf 2.316.406 dieser Aktien, um zu verhindern, dass Eigentum oder Stimmrechte 9.99% überschreiten.
Die Meldung weist die aktuelle wirtschaftliche Eigentümerschaft der einzelnen berichtenden Einheiten aus: BVF 3.244.310 Aktien (≈5.8%, einschließlich 1.396.290 warrantbedingter Aktien), BVF2 2.173.798 Aktien (≈3.9%, einschließlich 920.116 warrantbedingter Aktien) und Trading Fund OS 214.663 Aktien (unter 1%, exklusive 100.150 warrantbedingter Aktien). Über Kontrollstrukturen zusammengeführte Positionen werden mit 5.418.108 Aktien (≈9.5%) für BVF GP Holdings und 5.720.831 Aktien (≈9.99%) für Partners, BVF Inc. und Mark N. Lampert angegeben. Mehrere Einheiten bestreiten die wirtschaftliche Eigentümerschaft an von verwandten meldenden Personen gehaltenen Aktien.
- Transparent disclosure of current share counts and warrant positions provides clarity on aggregate economic and voting exposure
- Warrants exercise price and expiration ($3.50, exercisable until 18 months from issuance) are explicitly stated, aiding investor assessment of potential dilution
- Contractual Warrants Blocker limits immediate conversion above 9.99%, clarifying near-term ownership caps
- Significant aggregated stake reported (up to 5,720,831 shares, ≈9.99%) could be material to governance and voting outcomes
- Warrant limitations mean only 2,316,406 of the 2,500,000 warrant shares can be exercised under the blocker as of June 30, 2025
- Complex ownership chain with multiple entities and disclaimers increases difficulty of attributing definitive beneficial ownership among affiliates
Insights
TL;DR: BVF group holds substantial VSTM exposure via shares and warrants; contractual blocker limits immediate conversion above 9.99%.
The filing documents explicit, aggregated economic and voting exposure to Verastem common stock: 2,500,000 warrants exercisable at $3.50 and a contractual limitation that caps immediate exercise to 2,316,406 shares to avoid exceeding 9.99% ownership or voting power. Reported beneficial holdings by primary entities are 3,244,310, 2,173,798 and 214,663 shares respectively, and control-layer aggregation yields reported interests of 5,418,108 and 5,720,831 shares. This disclosure is material for investors tracking potential dilution, voting blocs, and insider alignment but is a positional filing rather than an operational update.
TL;DR: Ownership structure shows layered control and customary disclaimers; several entities may be deemed to beneficially own near the 9.99% threshold.
The schedule clarifies relationships: general partners, GP holdings, Partners as investment manager, BVF Inc., and Mark N. Lampert are each identified as potentially being deemed to beneficially own aggregated shares (reported up to 5,720,831 shares or ≈9.99%). The filing includes standard disclaimers that some entities disavow beneficial ownership of shares held by affiliated reporting persons. The presence of a contractual "Warrants Blocker" and the specified denominator for percentage calculations (base 54,949,170 shares outstanding plus applicable warrant shares) are important for governance and regulatory threshold considerations.
Biotechnology Value Fund e società affiliate hanno dichiarato partecipazioni rilevanti in Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) e diritti ad acquisire ulteriori azioni tramite warrant. Al 30 giugno 2025, le Persone Segnalanti e un conto gestito da Partners detenevano complessivamente 2.500.000 warrant esercitabili per 2.500.000 azioni a un prezzo di esercizio di $3.50 per azione, esercitabili entro 18 mesi dall'emissione. Una clausola contrattuale denominata 'Warrants Blocker' limita l'esercizio a 2.316.406 di queste azioni per evitare che la proprietà o il potere di voto superino il 9.99%.
La comunicazione riporta la detenzione effettiva attuale da parte delle entità: BVF 3.244.310 azioni (≈5.8%, incluse 1.396.290 azioni derivanti da warrant), BVF2 2.173.798 azioni (≈3.9%, incluse 920.116 azioni da warrant) e Trading Fund OS 214.663 azioni (meno del 1%, escluse 100.150 azioni da warrant). Le posizioni aggregate attribuite tramite strutture di controllo sono riportate come 5.418.108 azioni (≈9.5%) per BVF GP Holdings e 5.720.831 azioni (≈9.99%) per Partners, BVF Inc. e Mark N. Lampert. Diverse entità declinano la titolarità effettiva delle azioni detenute da soggetti correlati.
Biotechnology Value Fund y entidades afiliadas declararon participaciones significativas en Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) y derechos para adquirir acciones adicionales mediante warrants. Al 30 de junio de 2025, las Personas Informantes y una cuenta gestionada por Partners poseían en conjunto 2.500.000 warrants ejercitables por 2.500.000 acciones a un precio de ejercicio de $3.50 por acción, ejercitables hasta 18 meses desde su emisión. Una cláusula contractual denominada 'Warrants Blocker' limita el ejercicio a 2.316.406 de esas acciones para evitar que la propiedad o el poder de voto superen el 9.99%.
La presentación muestra la propiedad beneficiaria actual por entidad: BVF 3.244.310 acciones (≈5.8%, incluyendo 1.396.290 acciones de warrant), BVF2 2.173.798 acciones (≈3.9%, incluyendo 920.116 acciones de warrant) y Trading Fund OS 214.663 acciones (menos del 1%, excluyendo 100.150 acciones de warrant). Las posiciones agregadas atribuidas a través de estructuras de control se reportan como 5.418.108 acciones (≈9.5%) para BVF GP Holdings y 5.720.831 acciones (≈9.99%) para Partners, BVF Inc. y Mark N. Lampert. Varias entidades niegan la propiedad beneficiaria de las acciones mantenidas por personas relacionadas.
Biotechnology Value Fund와 계열사는 Verastem, Inc. (VSTM)에 대한 상당한 보유와 워런트를 통한 추가 주식 취득 권리를 공시했습니다. 2025년 6월 30일 기준, 보고인들과 Partners가 관리하는 계정은 총 2,500,000개의 워런트(각 워런트는 2,500,000주의 주식으로 행사 가능)를 보유하고 있으며 행사 가격은 주당 $3.50, 발행일로부터 18개월 이내에 행사할 수 있습니다. 계약상 'Warrants Blocker'는 소유권 또는 의결권이 9.99%를 초과하지 않도록 행사 가능한 주식을 2,316,406주로 제한합니다.
신고서에는 개별 보고 단위의 현재 실질 보유가 다음과 같이 기재되어 있습니다: BVF 3,244,310주(약 5.8%, 이 중 1,396,290주가 워런트에 의한 주식), BVF2 2,173,798주(약 3.9%, 이 중 920,116주가 워런트), Trading Fund OS 214,663주(미만 1%, 워런트 100,150주는 제외). 지배 구조를 통해 집계된 포지션은 BVF GP Holdings가 5,418,108주(약 9.5%)를, Partners, BVF Inc. 및 Mark N. Lampert가 5.720.831주(약 9.99%)를 보유한 것으로 보고되어 있습니다. 여러 법인은 관련 보고인들이 보유한 주식에 대한 실질적 소유권을 부인합니다.
Biotechnology Value Fund et entités affiliées ont déclaré des positions importantes dans Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) et des droits d’acquérir des actions supplémentaires via des warrants. Au 30 juin 2025, les personnes déclarante et un compte géré par Partners détenaient au total 2.500.000 warrants exerçables en 2.500.000 actions au prix d’exercice de $3.50 par action, exerçables jusqu’à 18 mois après émission. Une clause contractuelle dite 'Warrants Blocker' limite l’exercice à 2.316.406 de ces actions afin d’éviter que la propriété ou le pouvoir de vote dépasse 9.99%.
Le dépôt indique la détention bénéficiaire actuelle par entité déclarée : BVF 3.244.310 actions (≈5.8%, incluant 1.396.290 actions résultant de warrants), BVF2 2.173.798 actions (≈3.9%, incluant 920.116 actions de warrants) et Trading Fund OS 214.663 actions (moins de 1%, excluant 100.150 actions de warrants). Les positions agrégées attribuées via des structures de contrôle sont déclarées à 5.418.108 actions (≈9.5%) pour BVF GP Holdings et 5.720.831 actions (≈9.99%) pour Partners, BVF Inc. et Mark N. Lampert. Plusieurs entités déclinent la qualité de propriétaire bénéficiaire des actions détenues par des personnes liées.
Biotechnology Value Fund und verbundene Einheiten meldeten nennenswerte Bestände an Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) sowie Rechte zum Erwerb weiterer Aktien durch Warrants. Zum 30. Juni 2025 hielten die meldenden Personen und ein von Partners verwaltetes Konto zusammen 2.500.000 Warrants, ausführbar in 2.500.000 Aktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von $3.50 je Aktie, ausübbar bis 18 Monate nach Ausgabe. Eine vertragliche 'Warrants Blocker'-Regel begrenzt die Ausübung auf 2.316.406 dieser Aktien, um zu verhindern, dass Eigentum oder Stimmrechte 9.99% überschreiten.
Die Meldung weist die aktuelle wirtschaftliche Eigentümerschaft der einzelnen berichtenden Einheiten aus: BVF 3.244.310 Aktien (≈5.8%, einschließlich 1.396.290 warrantbedingter Aktien), BVF2 2.173.798 Aktien (≈3.9%, einschließlich 920.116 warrantbedingter Aktien) und Trading Fund OS 214.663 Aktien (unter 1%, exklusive 100.150 warrantbedingter Aktien). Über Kontrollstrukturen zusammengeführte Positionen werden mit 5.418.108 Aktien (≈9.5%) für BVF GP Holdings und 5.720.831 Aktien (≈9.99%) für Partners, BVF Inc. und Mark N. Lampert angegeben. Mehrere Einheiten bestreiten die wirtschaftliche Eigentümerschaft an von verwandten meldenden Personen gehaltenen Aktien.