[Form 4] Heron Therapeutics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Heron Therapeutics reported a private placement under a Securities Purchase Agreement through which Velan Capital Master Fund LP purchased both Common Stock and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Velan Master bought 70,012 shares of Series A Preferred (convertible at $1.50 per share, equal to 700,120 underlying common shares) and participated in a common stock purchase at $1.50 per share. The transaction closed pursuant to the SPA and the reporting shows Velan Master’s indirect beneficial ownership as 8,753,290 shares following the transactions, while the reporting person recorded a disposition of 69,777 shares. The Series A Preferred will automatically convert into Common Stock upon the specified stockholder approval, subject to an ownership cap that prevents Velan Master from owning more than 4.99% of outstanding common stock unless increased with notice.
Heron Therapeutics ha comunicato un collocamento privato ai sensi di un Securities Purchase Agreement, attraverso il quale Velan Capital Master Fund LP ha acquistato sia azioni ordinarie che azioni privilegiate convertibili di Serie A. Velan Master ha comprato 70.012 azioni di Series A Preferred (convertibili a $1,50 per azione, pari a 700.120 azioni ordinarie sottostanti) e ha partecipato a un acquisto di azioni ordinarie a $1,50 per azione. La transazione si è chiusa ai sensi dello SPA e la segnalazione indica la titolarità beneficiaria indiretta di Velan Master come 8.753.290 azioni dopo le operazioni, mentre la persona segnalante ha registrato una cessione di 69.777 azioni. Le azioni di Serie A Preferred si convertiranno automaticamente in azioni ordinarie al verificarsi dell'approvazione degli azionisti prevista, soggette a un limite di partecipazione che impedisce a Velan Master di possedere più del 4,99% del capitale ordinario in circolazione, salvo aumento previo avviso.
Heron Therapeutics informó una colocación privada bajo un Securities Purchase Agreement mediante la cual Velan Capital Master Fund LP adquirió tanto acciones ordinarias como acciones preferentes convertibles Serie A. Velan Master compró 70.012 acciones de Serie A Preferred (convertibles a $1,50 por acción, equivalentes a 700.120 acciones ordinarias subyacentes) y participó en una compra de acciones ordinarias a $1,50 por acción. La transacción se cerró conforme al SPA y el informe muestra la propiedad beneficiaria indirecta de Velan Master en 8.753.290 acciones tras las operaciones, mientras que la persona que reporta registró una disposición de 69.777 acciones. Las Series A Preferred se convertirán automáticamente en acciones ordinarias al obtenerse la aprobación de los accionistas indicada, sujeto a un límite de propiedad que impide a Velan Master poseer más del 4,99% del capital ordinario en circulación salvo que se aumente con previo aviso.
Heron Therapeutics� Velan Capital Master Fund LP가 보통주와 시리� A 전환우선주를 모두 매입하는 조건� Securities Purchase Agreement(증권 매수계약)� 따른 사모 발행� 보고했습니다. Velan Master� 시리� A 우선� 70,012�(주당 $1.50� 전환, 이는 700,120 기초 보통�� 해당)� 매수했고, 보통주도 주당 $1.50� 매입� 참여했습니다. 거래� SPA� 따라 완료되었으며 신고서에� 거래 � Velan Master� 간접� 유익소유권이 8,753,290�� 표시� 반면, 신고인은 69,777�� 처분� 것으� 기록되어 있습니다. 시리� A 우선주는 특정 주주 승인 � 자동으로 보통주로 전환되며, Velan Master가 유통 보통주의 4.99%� 초과 보유하지 못하도록 하는 소유 한도가 적용되며 사전 통보� 상향� � 있습니다.
Heron Therapeutics a annoncé un placement privé en vertu d'un Securities Purchase Agreement, par lequel Velan Capital Master Fund LP a acquis à la fois des actions ordinaires et des actions privilégiées convertibles de série A. Velan Master a acheté 70 012 actions de Series A Preferred (convertibles à 1,50 $ par action, soit 700 120 actions ordinaires sous-jacentes) et a participé à un achat d'actions ordinaires à 1,50 $ par action. La transaction s'est conclue conformément au SPA et la déclaration fait apparaître la détention bénéficiaire indirecte de Velan Master à 8 753 290 actions après les opérations, tandis que la personne déclarante a enregistré une cession de 69 777 actions. Les Series A Preferred se convertiront automatiquement en actions ordinaires dès l'approbation des actionnaires prévue, sous réserve d'un plafond de détention empêchant Velan Master de détenir plus de 4,99 % du capital ordinaire en circulation, sauf augmentation après notification.
Heron Therapeutics meldete eine Privatplatzierung im Rahmen eines Securities Purchase Agreement, durch die Velan Capital Master Fund LP sowohl Stammaktien als auch wandelbare Series-A-Vorzüge erwarb. Velan Master kaufte 70.012 Aktien der Series A Preferred (wandelbar zu $1,50 je Aktie, entsprechend 700.120 zugrunde liegenden Stammaktien) und beteiligte sich zudem an einem Stammaktienkauf zu $1,50 je Aktie. Die Transaktion wurde gemäß dem SPA abgeschlossen und die Meldung weist Velan Masters indirekten wirtschaftlichen Besitz nach den Transaktionen mit 8.753.290 Aktien aus, während die meldende Person eine Veräußerung von 69.777 Aktien verzeichnete. Die Series-A-Vorzugsaktien werden bei der vorgesehenen Zustimmung der Aktionäre automatisch in Stammaktien umgewandelt, wobei eine Besitzobergrenze gilt, die Velan Master daran hindert, mehr als 4,99% der ausstehenden Stammaktien zu halten, sofern diese nicht mit Vorankündigung erhöht wird.
- Private placement provided new capital with common stock at $1.50 and Series A Preferred at $15, supporting the issuer’s financing needs
- Velan Master purchased 70,012 Series A Preferred, which converts into 700,120 common shares, indicating investor commitment
- Ownership cap of 4.99% limits concentration risk from a single purchaser following conversion
- Automatic conversion of Series A Preferred will increase outstanding common shares, creating potential dilution for existing shareholders
- Reporting person recorded a disposition of 69,777 common shares, representing an insider sale disclosed on the Form 4
- Beneficial ownership is indirect (held by Velan Master) and the reporting person disclaims direct beneficial ownership, which may limit clarity on insider alignment
Insights
TL;DR: A private placement provided new capital and a sizeable strategic stake by Velan Master, with conversion features and ownership limits that matter to shareholders.
The SPA represents a direct capital infusion into the company with common stock sold at $1.50 and Series A Preferred sold at $15 per share. Velan Master’s purchase of 70,012 Series A Preferred (convertible into 700,120 common shares) increases potential common share count upon conversion, which will occur automatically upon approval but is explicitly capped to prevent Velan Master exceeding 4.99% ownership. The report also discloses a sale of 69,777 common shares by the reporting person and notes that the securities are held indirectly by Velan Master. For investors, the material points are the fresh capital, the conversion mechanics that expand outstanding common shares, and the ownership-limit safeguard which constrains a single investor’s stake.
TL;DR: Transaction uses convertible preferred with automatic conversion and an expressed ownership cap, raising governance and control considerations.
The structure—issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred that converts automatically upon stockholder approval—creates a contingent increase in common shares and could alter voting dynamics if conversion occurs. The explicit 4.99% beneficial ownership limit for Velan Master is a contractual check on concentration, and the report discloses that the reported director may be deemed to beneficially own the securities indirectly through Velan Master but disclaims direct beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest. These elements are important for assessing potential changes in shareholder composition and any related control considerations.
Heron Therapeutics ha comunicato un collocamento privato ai sensi di un Securities Purchase Agreement, attraverso il quale Velan Capital Master Fund LP ha acquistato sia azioni ordinarie che azioni privilegiate convertibili di Serie A. Velan Master ha comprato 70.012 azioni di Series A Preferred (convertibili a $1,50 per azione, pari a 700.120 azioni ordinarie sottostanti) e ha partecipato a un acquisto di azioni ordinarie a $1,50 per azione. La transazione si è chiusa ai sensi dello SPA e la segnalazione indica la titolarità beneficiaria indiretta di Velan Master come 8.753.290 azioni dopo le operazioni, mentre la persona segnalante ha registrato una cessione di 69.777 azioni. Le azioni di Serie A Preferred si convertiranno automaticamente in azioni ordinarie al verificarsi dell'approvazione degli azionisti prevista, soggette a un limite di partecipazione che impedisce a Velan Master di possedere più del 4,99% del capitale ordinario in circolazione, salvo aumento previo avviso.
Heron Therapeutics informó una colocación privada bajo un Securities Purchase Agreement mediante la cual Velan Capital Master Fund LP adquirió tanto acciones ordinarias como acciones preferentes convertibles Serie A. Velan Master compró 70.012 acciones de Serie A Preferred (convertibles a $1,50 por acción, equivalentes a 700.120 acciones ordinarias subyacentes) y participó en una compra de acciones ordinarias a $1,50 por acción. La transacción se cerró conforme al SPA y el informe muestra la propiedad beneficiaria indirecta de Velan Master en 8.753.290 acciones tras las operaciones, mientras que la persona que reporta registró una disposición de 69.777 acciones. Las Series A Preferred se convertirán automáticamente en acciones ordinarias al obtenerse la aprobación de los accionistas indicada, sujeto a un límite de propiedad que impide a Velan Master poseer más del 4,99% del capital ordinario en circulación salvo que se aumente con previo aviso.
Heron Therapeutics� Velan Capital Master Fund LP가 보통주와 시리� A 전환우선주를 모두 매입하는 조건� Securities Purchase Agreement(증권 매수계약)� 따른 사모 발행� 보고했습니다. Velan Master� 시리� A 우선� 70,012�(주당 $1.50� 전환, 이는 700,120 기초 보통�� 해당)� 매수했고, 보통주도 주당 $1.50� 매입� 참여했습니다. 거래� SPA� 따라 완료되었으며 신고서에� 거래 � Velan Master� 간접� 유익소유권이 8,753,290�� 표시� 반면, 신고인은 69,777�� 처분� 것으� 기록되어 있습니다. 시리� A 우선주는 특정 주주 승인 � 자동으로 보통주로 전환되며, Velan Master가 유통 보통주의 4.99%� 초과 보유하지 못하도록 하는 소유 한도가 적용되며 사전 통보� 상향� � 있습니다.
Heron Therapeutics a annoncé un placement privé en vertu d'un Securities Purchase Agreement, par lequel Velan Capital Master Fund LP a acquis à la fois des actions ordinaires et des actions privilégiées convertibles de série A. Velan Master a acheté 70 012 actions de Series A Preferred (convertibles à 1,50 $ par action, soit 700 120 actions ordinaires sous-jacentes) et a participé à un achat d'actions ordinaires à 1,50 $ par action. La transaction s'est conclue conformément au SPA et la déclaration fait apparaître la détention bénéficiaire indirecte de Velan Master à 8 753 290 actions après les opérations, tandis que la personne déclarante a enregistré une cession de 69 777 actions. Les Series A Preferred se convertiront automatiquement en actions ordinaires dès l'approbation des actionnaires prévue, sous réserve d'un plafond de détention empêchant Velan Master de détenir plus de 4,99 % du capital ordinaire en circulation, sauf augmentation après notification.
Heron Therapeutics meldete eine Privatplatzierung im Rahmen eines Securities Purchase Agreement, durch die Velan Capital Master Fund LP sowohl Stammaktien als auch wandelbare Series-A-Vorzüge erwarb. Velan Master kaufte 70.012 Aktien der Series A Preferred (wandelbar zu $1,50 je Aktie, entsprechend 700.120 zugrunde liegenden Stammaktien) und beteiligte sich zudem an einem Stammaktienkauf zu $1,50 je Aktie. Die Transaktion wurde gemäß dem SPA abgeschlossen und die Meldung weist Velan Masters indirekten wirtschaftlichen Besitz nach den Transaktionen mit 8.753.290 Aktien aus, während die meldende Person eine Veräußerung von 69.777 Aktien verzeichnete. Die Series-A-Vorzugsaktien werden bei der vorgesehenen Zustimmung der Aktionäre automatisch in Stammaktien umgewandelt, wobei eine Besitzobergrenze gilt, die Velan Master daran hindert, mehr als 4,99% der ausstehenden Stammaktien zu halten, sofern diese nicht mit Vorankündigung erhöht wird.