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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-23-001098
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20230505
FILED AS OF DATE: 20230509
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20230509
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND L P
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000918923
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903967
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 3125066500
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF PARTNERS L P/IL
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001055947
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903968
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST.
STREET 2: 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 3125066500
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST.
STREET 2: 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF INC/IL
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001056807
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903960
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 3125066500
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II LP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001102444
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903965
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 3125066500
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY STREET
STREET 2: 40TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF II GP LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001803806
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903964
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 415-525-8830
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001803809
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903961
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 415-525-8830
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001660683
STATE OF INCORPORATION: E9
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903963
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
CITY: GRAND CAYMAN
STATE: E9
ZIP: KY1-1104
BUSINESS PHONE: (415) 525-8890
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
CITY: GRAND CAYMAN
STATE: E9
ZIP: KY1-1104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF Partners OS Ltd.
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001660684
STATE OF INCORPORATION: E9
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903962
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
CITY: GRAND CAYMAN
STATE: E9
ZIP: KY1-1104
BUSINESS PHONE: (415) 525-8890
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
CITY: GRAND CAYMAN
STATE: E9
ZIP: KY1-1104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BVF I GP LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001803805
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903966
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
BUSINESS PHONE: 415-525-8830
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LAMPERT MARK N
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001233840
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36620
FILM NUMBER: 23903959
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1 SANSOME ST
STREET 2: 30TH FL
CITY: SAN FRANCISCO
STATE: CA
ZIP: 94104
ISSUER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001404281
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
IRS NUMBER: 000000000
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 19900 MACARTHUR BLVD.
STREET 2: SUITE 550
CITY: IRVINE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 92612
BUSINESS PHONE: 949-238-8090
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 19900 MACARTHUR BLVD.
STREET 2: SUITE 550
CITY: IRVINE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 92612
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Novus Therapeutics, Inc.
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20170511
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Tokai Pharmaceuticals Inc
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070622
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OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT
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2023-05-05
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CA
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0
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0
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BVF I GP LLC
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94104
0
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0
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See Explanation of Responses
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CA
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0
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0
1
See Explanation of Responses
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0
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0
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See Explanation of Responses
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CA
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This Form 4 is filed jointly by Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P. ("BVF"), Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P. ("BVF2"), Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP ("Trading Fund OS"), BVF Partners OS Ltd. ("Partners OS"), BVF I GP LLC ("BVF GP"), BVF II GP LLC ("BVF2 GP"), BVF GP Holdings LLC ("BVF GPH"), BVF Partners L.P. ("Partners"), BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.
The Issuer entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and accredited investors, including certain of the Reporting Persons (the "Purchasers"), pursuant to which the Issuer agreed to issue and sell to the Purchasers in a private placement (the "2023 Private Placement"), in an initial closing, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof (the "2023 Pre-Funded Warrants"), and common stock warrants exercisable into shares of Common Stock (or 2023 Pre-Funded Warrants in lieu thereof) (the "2023 Common Warrants") at a per share purchase price equal to $2.31 (less $0.001 for each Pre-Funded Warrant, as applicable).
Shares of Common Stock purchased in the 2023 Private Placement.
2023 Pre-Funded Warrants purchased in the 2023 Private Placement. The 2023 Pre-Funded Warrants are exercisable immediately and shall expire when exercised in full. The 2023 Pre-Funded Warrants cannot be exercised by the Reporting Persons if, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions.
2023 Common Warrants purchased in the 2023 Private Placement. The 2023 Common Warrants are exercisable immediately and have a term of exercise equal to five years. The 2023 Common Warrants cannot be exercised by the Reporting Persons if, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions.
Securities owned directly by BVF. As the general partner of BVF, BVF GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the sole member of BVF GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the investment manager of BVF, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF.
Securities owned directly by BVF2. As the general partner of BVF2, BVF2 GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the sole member of BVF2 GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the investment manager of BVF2, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2.
Securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the general partner of Trading Fund OS, Partners OS may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the investment manager of Trading Fund OS and the sole member of Partners OS, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS.
Reflects a one-for-eighteen reverse stock split of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Common Stock, effective as of October 5, 2020 (the "Stock Split").
The Series X Convertible Preferred Stock may not be exercised if, after such exercise, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d), more than 9.99% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. Each share of Series X Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 55.55 shares of Common Stock. The Series X Convertible Preferred Stock does not have an expiration date and is subject to certain adjustments pursuant to the Series X Exchange Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2021.
The Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock may not be exercised if, after such exercise, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d), more than 9.99% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. Each share of Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 55.55 shares of Common Stock. The Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock does not have an expiration date and is subject to certain adjustments pursuant to the Series X1 Exchange Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2022.
Pursuant to a warrant exercise agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Persons, the Company issued to the Reporting Persons warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share, with an exercise period of five and a half years (July 14, 2025). The warrants are subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events affecting the Common Stock. The warrants cannot be exercised by the Reporting Persons if, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with the Exchange Act, more than 9.99% of Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions. In connection with the Stock Split, the exercise price was adjusted to $12.96.
Pursuant to a purchase agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Persons, the Company issued to the Reporting Persons warrants to purchase shares of the Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $497.93 per share, with an exercise period of five years (September 14, 2025). Each warrant to purchase shares of the Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 1 share of Series X1 Convertible Preferred Stock, which is convertible into 1,000 shares of Common Stock. The warrants are subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, recapitalizations and other similar events affecting the Common Stock. The warrants cannot be exercised by the Reporting Persons if, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, more than 9.99% of Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions. In connection with the Stock Split, the exercise price was adjusted to $8,962.74.
Pursuant to a warrant exchange agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Persons, the Company issued to the Reporting Persons warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to $0.001 per share, with an exercise period of ten years (December 31, 2030). Each warrant to purchase shares of the Common Stock is convertible into 1 share of Common Stock. The warrants cannot be exercised by the Reporting Persons if, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons would beneficially own, as determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, more than 9.99% of Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions.
BVF Partners L.P., By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President
2023-05-09
Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P., By: BVF I GP LLC, its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-09
BVF I GP LLC, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-09
Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P., By: BVF II GP LLC, its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-09
BVF II GP LLC, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-09
BVF Partners OS Ltd., By: BVF Partners L.P., its sole member, By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President
2023-05-09
Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP, By: BVF Partners L.P., its investment manager, BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President
2023-05-09
BVF GP Holdings LLC, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer
2023-05-09
BVF Inc., By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President
2023-05-09
/s/ Mark N. Lampert
2023-05-09