SEC Form 4 · accession 0001193805-26-000978
Nuvalent, Inc. · NUVL
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owners
DEERFIELD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Deerfield Mgmt L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
DEERFIELD PARTNERS, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
James E Flynn
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Deerfield Mgmt HIF, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P.
Director · 10% Owner · Other
Period of report
Jul 15, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Jul 17, 2026 · 3:27 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0001861560
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common StockF1,F8,F9 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 8,299,225 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. |
| Class A Common StockF1,F8,F9 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 8,299,225 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund, L.P. |
| Class A Common StockF1,F8,F9 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 650,000 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Partners, L.P. |
| Class A Common StockF2,F3 | Jul 15, 2026 | U | 5,146 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Mangement Company, L.P. |
| Class A Common StockF2,F4 | Jul 15, 2026 | U | 5,146 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Mangement Company, L.P. |
| Class A Common Stock - Restricted Stock UnitsF5,F3 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 3,444 | $124.00 | D | 0 | I | Through Deerfield Mangement Company, L.P. |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class B Common StockF1,F8,F9,F6 | — | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 2,717,627 | D | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 2,717,627 | 0 | I |
| Class B Common StockF1,F8,F9,F6 | — | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 2,717,627 | D | — | — | Class A Common Stock | 2,717,627 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F3,F6 | $17.00 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 43,000 | D | — | Jul 28, 2031 | Class A Common Stock | 43,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F4,F6 | $17.00 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 43,000 | D | — | Jul 28, 2031 | Class A Common Stock | 43,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F3,F6 | $9.36 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 20,000 | D | — | Jun 16, 2032 | Class A Common Stock | 20,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F4,F6 | $9.36 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 20,000 | D | — | Jun 16, 2032 | Class A Common Stock | 20,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F3,F6 | $44.68 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 15,000 | D | — | Jun 15, 2033 | Class A Common Stock | 15,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F4,F6 | $44.68 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 15,000 | D | — | Jun 15, 2033 | Class A Common Stock | 15,000 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F3,F6 | $80.03 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 3,789 | D | — | Jun 12, 2034 | Class A Common Stock | 3,789 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F4,F6 | $80.03 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 3,789 | D | — | Jun 12, 2034 | Class A Common Stock | 3,789 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F3,F6 | $75.53 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 4,147 | D | — | Jun 18, 2035 | Class A Common Stock | 4,147 | 0 | I |
| Stock Option (right to buy)F7,F4,F6 | $75.53 | Jul 15, 2026 | D | 4,147 | D | — | Jun 18, 2035 | Class A Common Stock | 4,147 | 0 | I |
Explanation of responses
- F1Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 9, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among (i) the Issuer, (ii) GlaxoSmithKline LLC ("Parent"), (iii) Harmony Row Acquisition Co. ("Purchaser") and (iv) solely for purposes of Section 9.14 therein, GSK plc, upon the effective time of the merger contemplated thereby (the "Merger") each share of Class A Common Stock and each share of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $124.00, in cash. The disposition or deemed disposition of such securities by the Reporting Persons pursuant to the Merger Agreement was exempted pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
- F2Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, on July 15, 2026, Purchaser completed a tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase all outstanding shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The reported shares were tendered to, and accepted by, the Purchaser in exchange for the offer price of $124.00 per share, in cash.
- F3Prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Cameron Wheeler, a partner in Deerfield Management Company, L.P. ("Deerfield Management"), served as a director of the Issuer. The reported shares of Class A Common Stock, RSUs (as defined below) and stock options were held by Dr. Wheeler for the benefit, and at the direction, of Deerfield Management.
- F4Prior to his resignation from the board of directors of the Issuer in connection with the Issuer's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, Joseph Pearlberg, an employee of Deerfield Management, served as a director of the Issuer. The reported shares of Class A Common Stock and stock options were held by Mr. Pearlberg for the benefit, and at the direction, of Deerfield Management.
- F5The reported shares of Class A Common Stock were issuable under restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Dr. Wheeler, which were held for the benefit, and at the direction, of Deerfield Management. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each of the reported RSUs was cancelled and converted into the right of the holder to receive an amount in cash (without interest and less applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of (x) the total number of shares subject to (or deliverable under) such RSU immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger and (y) $124.00. The disposition or deemed disposition of such securities pursuant to the Merger Agreement was exempted pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
- F6Prior to the consummation of the Merger, the Class B Common Stock was convertible into Class A Common Stock from time to time at the election of the holder, except that conversion was prohibited to the extent that, upon such conversion, the holder, its affiliates and other persons whose ownership of Class A Common Stock would be aggregated with that of such holder for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, would exceed 4.9% of the total number of shares of Class A Common Stock then outstanding.
- F7Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each option to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock that was outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was cancelled and converted into the right of the holder to receive an amount in cash (without interest and less applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of (x) the total number of shares subject to such stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger and (y) the excess, if any, of $124.00 over the applicable exercise price per share under such stock option. The disposition or deemed disposition of such securities by the reporting Persons pursuant to the Merger Agreement was exempted pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
- F8This Form 4 is being filed by the undersigned as well as the entities listed on the Joint Filer Information Statement attached as an exhibit hereto (the "Reporting Persons"). Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. is the general partner of Deerfield Partners, L.P. ("Deerfield Partners"). Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P. is the general partner of Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. ("Fund IV"). Deerfield Mgmt HIF, L.P. is the general partner of Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund, L.P. (collectively with Deerfield Partners and Fund IV, the "Funds"). Deerfield Management Company, L.P. is the investment manager of the Funds. James E. Flynn is the sole member of the general partner of each of Deerfield Mgmt, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt IV, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt HIF, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P.
- F9In accordance with Instruction 4 (b)(iv) to Form 4, the entire amount of the Issuer's securities held by the Funds is reported herein. For purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any such securities, except to the extent of his/its indirect pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or otherwise.
Remarks
Prior to the consummation of the Merger, Cameron Wheeler, a partner in Deerfield Management, served as a director of the Issuer. Jonathan Isler, Attorney-in-Fact: Power of Attorney, which is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 24 to a Form 3 with regard to BiomX Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2024 by Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P., Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund II, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt V, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt HIF II, L.P., Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and James E. Flynn.