SCHEDULE 13G/A: Goldman Sachs Discloses 2.8% Passive Stake in Elevation Oncology

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Beneficial Ownership Report


The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a passive beneficial ownership of 2.8% in Elevation Oncology, Inc. as of December 31, 2024.

Summary

  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, have jointly filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G.
  • The filing reports beneficial ownership of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, in ELEVATION ONCOLOGY, INC.
  • As of December 31, 2024, the reporting persons collectively beneficially own 1,683,356 shares.
  • This aggregate amount represents 2.8% of Elevation Oncology, Inc.'s class of securities.
  • Both Goldman Sachs entities report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over all 1,683,356 shares.
  • The filing indicates that the securities were acquired and 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 convey a strong positive or negative sentiment. It is neutral in tone, as expected for a regulatory filing of this type.

Positives

  • The disclosure of a 2.8% stake by a major financial institution like Goldman Sachs could be viewed positively by the market, indicating institutional interest in Elevation Oncology, Inc.

Negatives

  • The document does not contain any negative information regarding Elevation Oncology, Inc. or the reporting entities' investment.

Risks

  • The document itself is a disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not detail specific risks related to Elevation Oncology, Inc.'s operations or financial health. The primary risk implied is the general market risk associated with holding equity in a publicly traded company.

Future Outlook

This Schedule 13G filing is a disclosure of current beneficial ownership and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Elevation Oncology, Inc.'s future performance or strategic outlook.

Management Comments

  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC certified that the securities 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.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure by a major institutional investor, Goldman Sachs, indicating a passive stake in a biotechnology company, Elevation Oncology. Such filings provide transparency into significant ownership positions and can signal institutional confidence or interest in a particular sector or company, though a 2.8% stake is not a controlling interest.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of Attorney UpdateThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC updated their respective Powers of Attorney, appointing new individuals as attorneys-in-fact for SEC filings. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s POA is effective July 29, 2024, superseding a February 9, 2024 POA, and is valid until July 29, 2025. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC's POA is effective October 1, 2024, superseding a December 1, 2023 POA, and is valid until October 1, 2025.2024-07-29These are internal administrative updates for the reporting entities (Goldman Sachs) to facilitate SEC filings and do not directly impact Elevation Oncology, Inc.'s corporate governance.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The disclosure of Goldman Sachs' stake may provide a degree of confidence or validation for existing shareholders, indicating institutional interest in the company.
  • Investment Professionals: Provides transparency into institutional holdings, which can be used for market analysis and tracking significant investor positions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-12-01Previous Power of Attorney granted by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC was superseded.
2024-02-09Previous Power of Attorney granted by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was superseded.
2024-07-29Effective date of new Power of Attorney for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., valid until July 29, 2025.
2024-10-01Effective date of new Power of Attorney for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, valid until October 1, 2025.
2024-12-31Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting date for beneficial ownership).
2025-01-28Signature date of the Schedule 13G filing.

Keywords

Elevation Oncology, Goldman Sachs, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investment, SEC Filing, Oncology, Biotechnology

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