State Street Corporation reports passive ownership of common stock of INC, whose principal offices are at 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 500, Massachusetts 02494. State Street reports that it beneficially owns 5,133,859 shares of the issuer’s common stock, representing 5.8% of the class as of the reporting date.
All reported shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power through investment management subsidiaries, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, and State Street Global Advisors Trust Company. State Street reports no sole voting or dispositive power over these shares and notes that no other person is disclosed as having rights to more than 5% of the class through these holdings.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:5,133,859 sharesPercent of class:5.8%Shared voting power:5,046,829 shares+4 more
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Beneficially owned shares5,133,859 sharesAmount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4(a)
Percent of class5.8%Percent of common stock class beneficially owned by State Street
Shared voting power5,046,829 sharesShares over which State Street has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Shared dispositive power5,133,859 sharesShares over which State Street has shared power to dispose or direct disposition
Sole voting power0 sharesShares over which State Street has sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power0 sharesShares over which State Street has sole power to dispose
Reporting date06/30/2026Date as of which the ownership information is reported
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power, parent holding company, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 0.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 5,046,829.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Shared Dispositive Powerfinancial
"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 5,133,859.00"
parent holding companyregulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
investment companyregulatory
"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
What stake does State Street Corporation report in VSTM common stock?
State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5,133,859 shares of the issuer’s common stock, representing 5.8% of the class. These shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power through its investment management subsidiaries.
How many VSTM shares does State Street have voting power over?
State Street reports shared voting power over 5,046,829 shares of common stock and no sole voting power. It also reports shared dispositive power over 5,133,859 shares and no sole dispositive power.
Does State Street hold VSTM shares directly or through subsidiaries?
The position is held through subsidiaries including SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, and State Street Global Advisors Trust Company, which provide investment management and hold the reported shares with shared powers.
Who signed the Schedule 13G filing for State Street regarding VSTM?
The filing is signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, identified as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of State Street Corporation, dated 08/07/2026, certifying the information regarding the reported beneficial ownership stake.
Is any other person disclosed as having rights to VSTM shares reported by State Street?
State Street states “NOT APPLICABLE” in the section on ownership on behalf of another person, indicating no other person is identified as having rights to receive dividends or sale proceeds relating to more than 5% of the class through these holdings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
VERASTEM INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
92337C203
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
92337C203
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,046,829.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,133,859.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,133,859.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
VERASTEM INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
117 KENDRICK STREET SUITE 500, NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 02494
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
92337C203
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
5133859.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5.8 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
5,046,829
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
5,133,859
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
