Deerfield Management Increases Stake in Larimar Therapeutics with $25 Million Offering Participation

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Deerfield Management and its affiliates purchased $25 million worth of Larimar Therapeutics common stock in a recent public offering, increasing their aggregate ownership to 34.41%.

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• Significant Institutional Investment

  Deerfield Management and its affiliates purchased an aggregate of 4,999,900 shares of common stock for $25 million in Larimar Therapeutics' public offering on February 27, 2026.

• Increased Ownership Stake

  Following the purchase, Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and James E. Flynn now beneficially own 35,667,474 shares, representing 34.41% of the outstanding common stock.

• Vote of Confidence

  This substantial investment by a major institutional investor signals strong confidence in the company's future, particularly following its recent FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation and the need for capital.

• Participation in Public Offering

  The shares were acquired at a price of $5.00 per share as part of the underwritten offering, which was previously disclosed in a 424B5 filing on February 27, 2026.

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This Schedule 13D/A filing details a significant investment by Deerfield Management and its affiliated funds in Larimar Therapeutics' recent public offering. The purchase of $25 million in common stock at $5.00 per share, occurring on February 27, 2026, demonstrates a strong vote of confidence from a major institutional investor. This investment follows the company's recent FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for nomlabofusp, providing crucial capital to advance its development programs. Deerfield's increased stake to 34.41% signals continued support for the company's strategic direction and financial stability, especially after the dilutive offering.