Sec Form 13D Filing - Avalon Ventures XI L.P. filing for Janux Therapeutics Inc. (JANX) - 2024-10-25

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 6)*

 

Janux Therapeutics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Stock, par value $0.001

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

47103J 105

(CUSIP Number)

 

Jay Lichter, Ph.D.

Avalon Ventures

1134 Kline Street

La Jolla, California 92037

(858) 348-2180

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

October 23, 2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨

 

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 

* 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.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Avalon Ventures XI, L.P.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

WC

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,828,127 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.5% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

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(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by Avalon Ventures XI, L.P. (“Avalon Ventures”), Avalon BioVentures SPV I, L.P. (“ABV SPV”), Avalon BioVentures I, LP (“ABV I”), Avalon Ventures XI GP LLC (“Avalon XI GP”), ABV SPV I GP LLC (“ABV SPV GP”), Avalon BioVentures GP, LLC (“ABV GP”), Kevin Kinsella (“Kinsella”), Richard Levandov (“Levandov”), Braden Bohrmann (“Bohrmann”), Jay Lichter, Ph.D (“Lichter”), Tighe Reardon (“Reardon”), Sergio G. Duron, Ph.D. (“Duron”) and Sanford J. Madigan, Ph.D. (“Madigan” and, with Avalon Ventures, ABV SPV, ABV I, Avalon XI GP, ABV SPV GP, ABV GP, Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann, Lichter, Reardon and Duron, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”). The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 2 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Avalon BioVentures SPV I, L.P.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

WC

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,866,576 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,866,576 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,866,576 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.6% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by ABV SPV. ABV SPV GP is the general partner of ABV SPV and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV. Lichter and Reardon are the managing members of ABV SPV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report o n Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 3 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Avalon BioVentures I, LP

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

WC

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

354,118 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

354,118 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

354,118 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

0.7% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by ABV I. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 4 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Avalon Ventures XI GP LLC

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,828,127 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.5% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 5 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

ABV SPV I GP LLC

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,866,576 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,866,576 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,866,576 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.6% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by ABV SPV. ABV SPV GP is the general partner of ABV SPV and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV. Lichter and Reardon are the managing members of ABV SPV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 6 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Avalon BioVentures GP, LLC

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

Delaware

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

354,118 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

354,118 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

354,118 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

0.7% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Shares are held by ABV I. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 7 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Kevin Kinsella

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,828,127 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.5% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 1,828,127 shares of Common Stock held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 8 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Richard Levandov

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

5,651 shares

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

5,651 shares

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,833,778 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.5% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 1,828,127 shares of Common Stock held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 9 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Braden Bohrmann

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

1,828,127 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,828,127 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

3.5% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 1,828,127 shares of Common Stock held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 10 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Jay Lichter, Ph.D.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

41,497 shares (2)

8.

Shared Voting Power

4,048,821 shares (3)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

41,497 shares (2)

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

4,048,821 shares (3)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,090,318 shares (2) (3)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

7.8% (4)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 35,423 shares of Common Stock issuable within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D upon exercise of stock options held by Lichter.

 

(3)Includes (i) 1,828,127 shares of Common Stock held by Avalon Ventures; (ii) 1,866,576 shares of Common Stock held by ABV SPV; and (iii) 354,118 shares of Common Stock held by ABV I. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. ABV SPV GP is the general partner of ABV SPV. Lichter and Reardon are the managing members of ABV SPV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(4)This percentage is calculated based on the sum of (i) 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024; and (ii) 35,423 shares of Common Stock issuable within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D upon exercise of stock options, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 11 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Tighe Reardon

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

298,582 shares (2)

8.

Shared Voting Power

2,220,694 shares (3)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

278,566 shares (2)

1 0.

Shared Dispositive Power

2,220,694 shares (3)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,519,276 shares (2) (3)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

4.8% (4)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 180,722 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options held by Reardon that are vested or will vest within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D. Also includes 20,016 shares of Common Stock issuable upon early exercise of stock options held by Reardon that will not vest within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D, for which he is considered to have voting, but not dispositive, power.

 

(3)Includes (i) 1,866,576 shares of Common Stock held by ABV SPV and (ii) 354,118 shares of Common Stock held by ABV I. ABV SPV GP is the general partner of ABV SPV. Lichter and Reardon are the managing members of ABV SPV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(4)This percentage is calculated based on the sum of (i) 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024; and (ii) 200,738 shares of Common Stock issuable within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D upon exercise of stock options, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 12 

 

 

CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Sergio G. Duron, Ph.D.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

51,068 shares

8.

Shared Voting Power

354,118 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

51,068 shares

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

354,118 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

405,186 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

0. 8% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 354,118 shares of Common Stock held by ABV I. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

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CUSIP No.   47103J 105
1.

Names of Reporting Persons

Sanford Madigan, Ph.D.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) ¨    (b) x (1)

3. SEC Use Only
4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ¨
6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power

59,680 shares

8.

Shared Voting Power

354,118 shares (2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

59,680 shares

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

354,118 shares (2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

413,798 shares (2)

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ¨
13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

0.8% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

       

(1)This Schedule 13D is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13D.

 

(2)Includes 354,118 shares of Common Stock held by ABV I. ABV GP is the general partner of ABV I and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(3)This percentage is calculated based on 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, as adjusted to reflect the exercise of stock options described herein and as further adjusted pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3.

 

 

 

Explanatory Note: This Amendment No. 6 (“Amendment No. 6”), which amends the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 25, 2021 and amended on November 16, 2023, March 4, 2024, June 5, 2024, September 16, 2024 and October 22, 2024 (the “Original Schedule 13D”) filed on behalf of Avalon Ventures XI, L.P. (“Avalon Ventures”), Avalon BioVentures SPV I, L.P. (“ABV SPV”), Avalon BioVentures I, LP (“ABV I”), Avalon Ventures XI GP LLC (“Avalon XI GP”), ABV SPV I GP LLC (“ABV SPV GP”), Avalon BioVentures GP, LLC (“ABV GP”), Kevin Kinsella (“Kinsella”), Richard Levandov (“Levandov”), Braden Bohrmann (“Bohrmann”), Jay Lichter, Ph.D (“Lichter”), Tighe Reardon (“Reardon”), Sergio G. Duron, Ph.D. (“Duron”) and Sanford J. Madigan, Ph.D. (“Madigan” and, with Avalon Ventures, ABV SPV, ABV I, Avalon XI GP, ABV SPV GP, ABV GP, Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann, Lichter, Reardon and Duron, collectively, the “Reporting Persons”) relates to the common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), of Janux Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Original Schedule 13D.

 

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Item 5.Interest in Securities of the Issuer

 

Item 5 of the Statement is hereby amended and restated as follows:

 

(a)– (b).The following information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock of the Issuer by the persons filing this statement on Schedule 13D is provided as of October 24, 2024:

 

Reporting Persons  Shares Held Directly   Sole Voting Power   Shared Voting Power   Sole Dispositive Power   Shared Dispositive Power   Beneficial Ownership   Percentage of Class (6) 
Avalon Ventures (1)   1,828,127         1,828,127         1,828,127    1,828,127    3.5%
ABV SPV (2)   1,866,576         1,866,576         1,866,576    1,866,576    3.6%
ABV I (3)   354,118         354,118         354,118    354,118    0.7%
Avalon XI GP (1)             1,828,127         1,828,127    1,828,127    3.5%
ABV SPV GP (2)             1,866,576         1,866,576    1,866,576    3.6%
ABV GP (3)             354,118         354,118    354,118    0.7%
Kinsella (1)             1,828,127         1,828,127    1,828,127    3.5%
Levandov (1)   5,651    5,651    1,828,127    5,651    1,828,127    1,833,778    3.5%
Bohrmann (1)             1,828,127         1,828,127    1,828,127    3.5%
Lichter (1) (2) (3) (4)   41,497    41,497    4,048,821    41,497    4,048,821    4,090,318    7.8%
Reardon (2) (3) (5)   298,582    298,582    2,220,694    278,566    2,220,694    2,519,276    4.8%
Duron (3)   51,068    51,068    354,118    51,068    354,118    405,186    0.8%
Madigan (3)   59,680    59,680    354,118    59,680    354,118    413,798    0.8%

 

(1)Includes 1,828,127 shares of Common Stock held by Avalon Ventures. Avalon XI GP is the general partner of Avalon Ventures and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures. Kinsella, Levandov, Bohrmann and Lichter are the managing members of Avalon XI GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by Avalon Ventures.

 

(2)Includes 1,866,576 shares of Common Stock held by ABV SPV. ABV SPV GP is the general partner of ABV SPV and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV. Lichter and Reardon are the managing members of ABV SPV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV SPV.

 

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(3)Includes 354,118 shares of Common Stock held by ABV I. ABV GP is general partner of ABV I and may be deemed to have voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I. Lichter, Reardon, Duron and Madigan are the managing members of ABV GP and share voting and investment power with respect to the shares held by ABV I.

 

(4)Includes 35,423 shares of Common Stock issuable within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D upon exercise of stock options held by Lichter.

 

(5)Includes 180,722 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options held by Reardon that are vested or will vest within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D. Also includes 20,016 shares of Common Stock issuable upon early exercise of stock options held by Reardon that will not vest within 60 days of the date of the filing of this Schedule 13D, for which he is considered to have voting, but not dispositive, power.

 

(6)This percentage is calculated based on the sum of (i) 52,164,498 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2024, as disclosed in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024; and (ii) shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of stock options, as applicable.

 

(c)Schedule A sets forth all transactions with respect to the shares of Common Stock effected since the most recent amendment to this Schedule 13D by any Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(d)No other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or any proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by any of the Reporting Persons.

 

(e)Not applicable.

 

Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits

 

Item 7 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

 

A.Joint Filing Agreement as required by Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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: October 25, 2024

 

 

AVALON VENTURES XI, L.P.   AVALON VENTURES XI GP LLC
     
By: /s/ Tighe Reardon   By: /s/ Tighe Reardon
  Name: Tighe Reardon     Name: Tighe Reardon
  Title: Authorized Signer     Title: Authorized Signer
     
     
AVALON  BIOVENTURES SPV I, L.P.   ABV SPV I GP LLC
     
By: /s/ Tighe Reardon   By: /s/ Tighe Reardon
  Name: Tighe Reardon     Name: Tighe Reardon
  Title: Authorized Signer     Title: Authorized Signer
     
     
AVALON BIOVENTURES I, LP   AVALON BIOVENTURES GP, LLC
     
By: /s/ Tighe Reardon   By: /s/ Tighe Reardon
  Name: Tighe Reardon     Name: Tighe Reardon
  Title: Authorized Signer     Title: Authorized Signer
     
     
/s/ Kevin Kinsella   /s/ Tighe Reardon
Kevin Kinsella   Tighe Reardon
     
     
/s/ Richard Levandov   /s/ Sergio Duron
Richard Levandov   Sergio G. Duron, Ph.D.
     
     
/s/ Braden Bohrmann   /s/ Sanford Madigan
Braden Bohrmann   Sanford Madigan, Ph.D.
     
     
/s/ Jay Lichter    
Jay Lichter, Ph.D.    

 

  ATTENTION  
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

Transaction

 

 

Reporting Person

 

 

Date

 

  

No. Shares

 

  

Weighted Average

 

Price ($)

 

  

Low Price ($)

 

  

High Price ($)

 

 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Avalon Ventures   10/23/2024    161,123   $50.67   $50.10   $51.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV I   10/23/2024    31,212   $50.67   $50.10   $51.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV SPV   10/23/2024    164,512   $50.67   $50.10   $51.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Avalon Ventures   10/23/2024    34,838   $51.53   $51.11   $52.10 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV I   10/23/2024    6,748   $51.53   $51.11   $52.10 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV SPV   10/23/2024    35,571   $51.53   $51.11   $52.10 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Avalon Ventures   10/23/2024    26,114   $52.81   $52.11   $53.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV I   10/23/2024    5,059   $52.81   $52.11   $53.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV SPV   10/23/2024    26,662   $52.81   $52.11   $53.09 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Avalon Ventures   10/23/2024    21,597   $53.36   $53.12   $53.59 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV I   10/23/2024    4,184   $53.36   $53.12   $53.59 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  ABV SPV   10/23/2024    22,052   $53.36   $53.12   $53.59 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Duron   10/23/2024    6,806   $51.44   $51.44   $51.44 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Madigan   10/23/2024    7,954   $51.34   $51.34   $51.34 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock  Reardon   10/23/2024    13,039   $51.05   $51.05   $51.05 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock (1)  Lichter   10/24/2024    4,921   $53.37   $53.32   $53.71 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock (2)  Reardon   10/24/2024    20,570   $52.23   $51.73   $52.71 
Open Market Sale of Common Stock (2)  Reardon   10/24/2024    1,190   $52.77   $52.76   $52.84 

   

(1)Immediately prior to the sales, Lichter received 930, 930, 2,231 and 631 shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of stock options at purchase prices of $10.73, $13.22, $17.00 and $39.80, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $85,314.30.

 

(2)Immediately prior to the sales, Reardon received 12,232, 3,556 and 5,972 shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of stock options at purchase prices of $10.59, $14.02 and $20.24, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $300,216.35.

 

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Exhibit(s):

 

AJoint Filing Agreement

 

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