SCHEDULE 13G/A: EcoR1 Capital Discloses 8.1% Stake in Allovir, Inc. Following Reverse Stock Split

Sentiment:

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


EcoR1 Capital, LLC and its affiliates have disclosed a beneficial ownership of 8.1% in Allovir, Inc.'s common stock as of December 31, 2024, following a recent 1-for-23 reverse stock split.

Summary

  • EcoR1 Capital, LLC, along with its control person Oleg Nodelman, beneficially owns 408,688 shares of Allovir, Inc. common stock.
  • This ownership represents an 8.1% stake in Allovir, Inc.'s common stock.
  • EcoR1 Capital Fund Qualified, L.P., an affiliate, beneficially owns 385,705 shares, representing a 7.7% stake.
  • The percentage ownership is calculated based on 5,041,932 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of January 30, 2025.
  • This calculation follows a 1-for-23 reverse stock split of Allovir, Inc.'s Common Stock.
  • The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or prospects. It is a neutral regulatory filing.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a standard disclosure of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor in a publicly traded company, common in the biotechnology sector where specialized funds often take significant positions. It reflects a passive investment stance by EcoR1 Capital in Allovir, Inc., a company that recently underwent a reverse stock split, a common corporate action often undertaken by companies to increase their share price and meet listing requirements.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership and the impact of the recent reverse stock split on share count and percentage ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-12-31Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership snapshot).
2025-01-30Date on which 5,041,932 shares of Common Stock were outstanding, used for percentage calculation, following the reverse split.
2025-02-10Date of Proxy Statement filed by the Issuer reporting the outstanding shares post-reverse split.
2025-02-14Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1.

Keywords

Allovir Inc., EcoR1 Capital, Oleg Nodelman, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Reverse Stock Split, Biotechnology, Investment Management

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