Activist Investor Sarissa Capital and Director Denner Significantly Reduce Stake by $20.5M

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Sarissa Capital Management, an activist investor, and its Chief Investment Officer Alexander J. Denner, who is also a director, reported selling over $20.5 million worth of shares, significantly reducing their beneficial ownership in Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

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• Significant Share Disposition

  Sarissa Funds, controlled by Sarissa Capital Management LP and director Alexander J. Denner, sold 6,730,800 shares for an aggregate of $20,531,112 on March 17, 2026.

• Reduced Beneficial Ownership

  Following the sales, Sarissa Capital's beneficial ownership decreased to 5.6% and Alexander J. Denner's to 5.8% of outstanding shares, down from an estimated 9.76% prior to the transaction.

• Director Share Grant

  Alexander J. Denner was granted 4,451 shares in his capacity as a director of the Issuer on March 17, 2026.

• Follows Prior Disclosure

  This filing provides detailed transaction information following a Form 4 filed on March 18, 2026, which broadly indicated a director-affiliated sale.

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This Schedule 13D/A details a substantial reduction in holdings by Sarissa Capital Management and its principal, Alexander J. Denner, who also serves as a director. The sale of over $20.5 million in shares represents approximately 3.9% of the company's market capitalization and a significant portion of their prior stake (over 40% of their estimated previous holdings). This follows a Form 4 filing yesterday that broadly indicated a director-affiliated sale. While the filing also notes a small grant of shares to Dr. Denner, the overwhelming impact is from the large disposition, signaling a potential shift in the activist investor's conviction or a move to reallocate capital. Investors should monitor future filings for further changes in Sarissa Capital's position.