Internal ADS transfers at Silence Therapeutics (SLN) leave holdings unchanged
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Silence Therapeutics plc’s 10% owner reported internal ADS transfers with no net change in economic exposure. On August 3, 2025, Ora Capital Limited sold 20,000 American Depositary Shares (ADS) at $5.45 per ADS while Richard Ian Griffiths purchased the same amount. On October 27, 2025, OCL sold a further 2,000 ADS at $7.75 per ADS, again matched by Griffiths buying 2,000 ADS. The filing states these are essentially internal transfers with no change in total beneficial holding, and that each ADS is convertible into three ordinary shares for no consideration.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Griffiths Richard Ian
Role
10% Owner
Bought
22,000 shs ($0.00)
Sold
22,000 shs ($0.00)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | American Depositary Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Purchase | American Depositary Shares | 2,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | American Depositary Shares | 20,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Purchase | American Depositary Shares | 20,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
American Depositary Shares — 11,819,861 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") is immediately convertible into three ordinary shares for no consideration and has no expiration date. The securities were sold by Ora Capital Limited ("OCL") and purchased by Mr. Griffiths personally, essentially internal transfers with no change in total beneficial holding. Mr Griffiths is a director and the controlling shareholder of OCL. Mr. Griffiths disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest therein.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Silence Therapeutics (SLN) report in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports internal transfers of American Depositary Shares. On August 3, 2025, 20,000 ADS traded at $5.45 per ADS, and on October 27, 2025, 2,000 ADS traded at $7.75 per ADS, with matching sales and purchases between related parties.
Who is involved in the Silence Therapeutics (SLN) insider ADS transfers?
The transactions involve Ora Capital Limited and Richard Ian Griffiths, a 10% owner. The securities were sold by Ora Capital Limited and purchased by Mr. Griffiths personally, described as internal transfers with no change in total beneficial holding according to the disclosure.
Did the Silence Therapeutics (SLN) insider ADS transfers change total beneficial ownership?
The filing states there was no change in total beneficial holding. Ora Capital Limited sold ADS that Richard Ian Griffiths bought, so the moves are characterized as internal transfers, effectively reshuffling how the holdings are structured rather than increasing or reducing overall exposure.
At what prices were the Silence Therapeutics (SLN) ADS internal transfers executed?
On August 3, 2025, 20,000 American Depositary Shares changed hands at $5.45 per ADS. On October 27, 2025, 2,000 ADS were transferred at $7.75 per ADS, with equal numbers sold by Ora Capital Limited and purchased by Richard Ian Griffiths.
How many Silence Therapeutics (SLN) ADS were involved and what do they represent?
In total, 22,000 American Depositary Shares were involved across the reported dates. Each ADS is immediately convertible into three ordinary shares for no consideration and has no expiration date, so the ADS represent a larger number of underlying ordinary shares.
What ownership clarification does the Silence Therapeutics (SLN) Form 4 provide about Richard Griffiths?
The disclosure explains that Richard Ian Griffiths is a director and controlling shareholder of Ora Capital Limited. He disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of his proportionate pecuniary interest, clarifying how his economic exposure to the ADS is measured.