SCHEDULE 13G/A: Armistice Capital and Steven Boyd Disclose 9.99% Stake in MetaVia Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Report
Armistice Capital, LLC and its managing member Steven Boyd have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a 9.99% beneficial ownership stake in MetaVia Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- Armistice Capital, LLC and Steven Boyd (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in MetaVia Inc.
- As of March 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 902,248 shares of MetaVia Inc.'s common stock.
- This ownership represents 9.99% of MetaVia Inc.'s common stock.
- Armistice Capital, LLC, a Delaware entity, acts as the investment manager for Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., which is the direct holder of the shares.
- Steven Boyd, a U.S. citizen, is the managing member of Armistice Capital, LLC.
- The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of MetaVia Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a neutral, factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, indicating no explicit positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.
Industry Context
This filing indicates a significant institutional investment in MetaVia Inc. by Armistice Capital, a common occurrence in the financial markets where investment managers acquire stakes in publicly traded companies for portfolio management purposes. The disclosure of a nearly 10% stake is a standard transparency requirement for large shareholders.
Related Party Transactions
- Armistice Capital, LLC acts as the investment manager for Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., which is the direct holder of the shares. This relationship dictates the beneficial ownership structure reported.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake, which can influence market perception and liquidity.
- Management: Awareness of a large shareholder, though the filing explicitly states no intent to influence control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership threshold met/changed). |
| 05/15/2025 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
MetaVia Inc., Armistice Capital, Steven Boyd, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Investment Management, SEC Filing, Institutional Investor
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