Point72 (Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors and Steven A. Cohen) reports beneficial ownership of 5,895,069 shares of Ventyx Biosciences common stock, representing 8.3% of the class as of the close of business on June 30, 2025. The filing clarifies that Point72 Asset Management has shared voting and dispositive power over these Shares held by Point72 Associates, that Point72 Capital Advisors is the general partner, and that Mr. Cohen controls both entities. The statement notes the shares were not acquired to change control of the issuer and that Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC acts as a sub-advisor for a portion of the reported position.
Positive
Institutional ownership of 8.3% by a prominent asset manager (Point72) signals investor confidence and potential long-term support.
Clear reporting of shared voting and dispositive power and identification of advisory relationships provides transparency to the market.
Negative
No sole voting or dispositive power
Concentration at 8.3% is material and could increase market sensitivity to any future changes in the holder's intent or trading activity>
Insights
TL;DR: Point72 discloses an 8.3% passive stake in Ventyx, sizable enough to attract investor attention but below a controlling position.
Point72's reported 8.3% holding is material for a single institutional holder and could influence market liquidity and investor perception of Ventyx (VTYX). The filing specifies shared voting and dispositive power rather than sole control, indicating a coordinated but not unilateral influence on corporate decisions. The statement also affirms the position is not intended to effect control, consistent with a Schedule 13G filing. For analysts, this represents a notable institutional endorsement without immediate governance upheaval.
TL;DR: An 8.3% stake held with shared voting power creates potential for engagement but not direct control or an imminent proxy campaign.
The disclosure shows Point72 exercises shared voting and dispositive powers through managed funds and identifies the chain of control: Point72 Associates, Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors, and Mr. Cohen. The filing’s certification that the position is not intended to change control reduces immediate takeover concerns, but the concentration is large enough that the issuer's board and governance teams may proactively engage with Point72. Sub-advisory involvement by Cubist Systematic Strategies suggests diversified decision processes within the position.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
92332V107
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92332V107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,895,069.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,895,069.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,895,069.00
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)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92332V107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc.
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,895,069.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,895,069.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,895,069.00
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)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92332V107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Steven A. Cohen
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,895,069.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,895,069.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,895,069.00
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)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
12790 El Camino Real, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92130
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by: (i) Point72 Asset Management, L.P. ("Point72 Asset Management") with respect to the shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Shares"), of Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. held by Point72 Associates, LLC, an investment fund it manages ("Point72 Associates"); (ii) Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Point72 Capital Advisors Inc.") with respect to Shares held by Point72 Associates; and (iii) Steven A. Cohen ("Mr. Cohen") with respect to Shares beneficially owned by Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors Inc.
Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC, an advisor under common control with Point72 Asset Management, acts as a sub-advisor with respect to a portion of the Shares reported herein.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors Inc., and Mr. Cohen is 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902.
(c)
Citizenship:
Point72 Asset Management is a Delaware limited partnership. Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Mr. Cohen is a United States citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
92332V107
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:
The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Capital Advisors Inc., and Mr. Cohen own directly no Shares. Pursuant to an investment management agreement, Point72 Asset Management maintains investment and voting power with respect to the securities held by Point72 Associates. Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. is the general partner of Point72 Asset Management. Mr. Cohen controls each of Point72 Asset Management and Point72 Capital Advisors Inc. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the foregoing persons or any Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of the Shares reported herein.
(b)
Percent of class:
8.3%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. Such information is as of the close of business on June 30, 2025.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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.
See Item 2(a). Point72 Associates has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, more than 5 percent of the outstanding Shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
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 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.
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