Sec Form 13G Filing - Versant Affiliates Fund II-A LP filing for CYMABAY THERAPEUTICS INC (CBAY) - 2016-02-09

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UNITED STATES

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13G

(Rule 13d-102)

 

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2 (b)

(Amendment No. 2)*

 

CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

23257D103

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2015

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

o

Rule 13d-1(b)

o

Rule 13d-1(c)

x

Rule 13d-1(d)

 

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

 

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 


 


 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons.
Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P.

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
20,742 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

6

Shared Voting Power
0 shares

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
20,742 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
20,742 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
0.1% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
PN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes 19,358 shares of Common Stock and a warrant to purchase 1,384 shares of Common Stock.  VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB, CMW and BNL are managing directors and/or members of VV II and share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A; however, they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A except to the extent of their pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

2



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons.
Versant Side Fund II, L.P.

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
9,768 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

6

Shared Voting Power
0 shares

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
9,768 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,768 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
0.1% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
PN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes 9,116 shares of Common Stock and a warrant to purchase 652 shares of Common Stock.  VV II serves as the sole general partner of VSF II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB, CMW and BNL are managing directors and/or members of VV II and share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VSF II; however, they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VSF II except to the extent of their pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

3



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons.
Versant Venture Capital II, L.P.

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
1,093,090 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

6

Shared Voting Power
0 shares

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
1,093,090 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,093,090 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.7% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
PN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes 1,020,127 shares of Common Stock and a warrant to purchase 72,963 shares of Common Stock.  VV II serves as the sole general partner of VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB, CMW and BNL are managing directors and/or members of VV II and share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VVC II; however, they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VVC II except to the extent of their pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

4



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
OO

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB, CMW and BNL are managing directors and/or members of VV II and share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of their pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3) This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

5



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Brian G. Atwood

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BGA is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

6



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Samuel D. Colella

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Po wer
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   SDC is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

7



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Ross A. Jaffe

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   RAJ is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

8



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
William J. Link

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   WJL is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

9



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Donald B. Milder

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   DBM is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

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CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Rebecca B. Robertson

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   RBR is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, she disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of her pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

11



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Bradley J. Bolzon

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Canada

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.    BJB is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

12



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Charles M. Warden

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   CMW is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, he disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of his pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

13



 

CUSIP NO. 23257D103

13 G

 

 

 

1

Names of Reporting Persons
Barbara N. Lubash

 

 

2

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group*

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x (1)

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5

Sole Voting Power
0 shares

 

6

Shared Voting Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

7

Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares

 

8

Shared Dispositive Power
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,123,600 shares of Common Stock (2)

 

 

10

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares*  o

 

 

11

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9
4.8% (3)

 

 

12

Type of Reporting Person*
IN

 


(1)   This Schedule 13G is filed by Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VAF II-A”), Versant Side Fund II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VSF II”), Versant Venture Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VVC II”), Versant Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VV II”), Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”), Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”), Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”), William J. Link (“WJL”), Donald B. Milder (“DBM”), Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”), Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”), Charles M. Warden (“CMW”), Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL” and together with VAF II-A, VSF II, VVC II, VV II, BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB and CMW, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”).  The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

 

(2)   Includes: (i) 20,742 shares held by VAF II-A; (ii) 9,768 shares held by VSF II; and (iii) 1,093,090 shares held by VVC II. VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.   BNL is a managing director and/or member of VV II and shares voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, she disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of her pecuniary interests therein.  The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015.

 

(3)   This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

Introductory Note: This Statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons, in respect of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), of CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Issuer”).

 

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Item 1

 

(a)

Name of Issuer:
CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.

 

 

Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
3876 Bay Center Place

Hayward, CA  94545

 

Item 2

 

(a)

Name of Person(s) Filing:
Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P. (“VAF II-A”)

Versant Side Fund II, L.P.  (“VSF II”)

Versant Venture Capital II, L.P.  (“VVC II”)

Versant Ventures II, LLC (“VV II”)

Brian G. Atwood (“BGA”)

Samuel D. Colella (“SDC”)

Ross A. Jaffe (“RAJ”)

William J. Link (“WJL”)

Donald B. Milder (“DBM”)

Rebecca B. Robertson (“RBR”)

Bradley J. Bolzon (“BJB”)

Charles M. Warden (“CMW”)

Barbara N. Lubash (“BNL”)

 

(b)

Address of Principal Business Office:

c/o Versant Venture Management, LLC

One Sansome Street, Suite 3630

San Francisco, CA  94104

 

(b)

Citizenship:

 

 

Entities:

VAF II-A

-

Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

VSF II

-

Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

VVC II

-

Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

VV II

-

Delaware, United States of America

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individuals:

BGA

-

United States of America

 

 

 

SDC

-

United States of America

 

 

 

RAJ

-

United States of America

 

 

 

WJL

-

United States of America

 

 

 

DBM

-

United States of America

 

 

 

RBR

-

United States of America

 

 

 

BJB

-

Canada

 

 

 

CMW

-

United States of America

 

 

 

BNL

-

United States of America

 

(d)

Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock

 

(e)

CUSIP Number:
23257D103

 

Item 3

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4

Ownership.

The following information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of December 31, 2015:

 

Reporting Persons (1)

 

Shares Held
Directly

 

Sole Voting
Power

 

Shared
Voting
Power

 

Sole
Dispositive
Power

 

Shared
Dispositive
Power

 

Beneficial
Ownership

 

Percentage
of Class (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VAF II-A

 

20,742

 

20,742

 

0

 

20,742

 

0

 

20,742

 

0.1

%

VSF II

 

9,768

 

9,768

 

0

 

9,768

 

0

 

9,768

 

0.1

%

VVC II

 

1,093,090

 

1,093,090

 

0

 

1,093,090

 

0

 

1,093,090

 

4.5

%

VV II

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

BGA

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

SDC

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

RAJ

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

WJL

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

DBM

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

RBR

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

BJB

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

CMW

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

BNL

 

0

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

0

 

1,123,600

 

1,123,600

 

4.8

%

 


(1)   VV II serves as the sole general partner of VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II and owns no securities of the Issuer directly.  BGA, SDC, RAJ, WJL, DBM, RBR, BJB, CMW and BNL are managing directors and/or members of VV II and share voting and dispositive power over the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II; however, they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by VAF II-A, VSF II and VVC II except to the extent of their pecuniary interests therein.

 

(2) This percentage is calculated based upon 23,447,003 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 as set forth in the Issuer’s most recent 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions on November 12, 2015.

 

Item 5

Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons have ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following: x

 

Item 6

Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

 

See Items 2(a) and 4.

 

Item 7

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9

Notice of Dissolution of Group.

 

Not applicable.

 

 

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Item 10

Certification.

 

Not applicable.

 

SIGNATURE

 

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

Dated: February 9, 2016

 

Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Side Fund II, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Venture Capital II, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Brian G. Atwood

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Samuel D. Colella

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Ross A. Jaffe

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

William J. Link

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Donald B. Milder

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Rebecca B. Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Bradley J. Bolzon

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Charles M. Warden

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Barbara N. Lubash

 

 

 

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Exhibit(s):

 

A - Joint Filing Statement

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

JOINT FILING STATEMENT

 

We, the undersigned, hereby express our agreement that the attached Schedule 13G (or any amendments thereto) relating to the Common Stock of CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. is filed on behalf of each of us.

 

Dated: February 9, 2016

 

Versant Affiliates Fund II-A, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Side Fund II, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Venture Capital II, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

Versant Ventures II, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robin L. Praeger

 

 

 

Authorized Representative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Brian G. Atwood

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Samuel D. Colella

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Ross A. Jaffe

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

William J. Link

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Donald B. Milder

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Rebecca B. Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Bradley J. Bolzon

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Charles M. Warden

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robin L. Praeger as attorney in fact

 

 

Barbara N. Lubash

 

 

 

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