Major Investor Athanor Capital Takes Active Role, Board Seat at Zura Bio with 15.7% Stake

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Athanor Capital and UGS Capital LLC have increased their beneficial ownership in Zura Bio to 15.7% and switched to an active Schedule 13D filing, coinciding with the re-appointment of their director to the board, signaling increased investor influence.

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• Significant Ownership Stake

  Athanor Capital and UGS Capital LLC collectively report beneficial ownership of 11,581,402 Class A Ordinary Shares, representing 15.7% of Zura Bio's outstanding shares.

• Shift to Active Investor Status

  The reporting persons have transitioned their filing from a passive Schedule 13G to an active Schedule 13D, indicating a potential intent to influence or engage with the company.

• Board Representation Re-established

  Parvinder Thiara, a director of Athanor Capital, was re-appointed to Zura Bio's board of directors on January 23, 2026, reinforcing the investor's influence.

• Prior Share Issuance Confirmed

  The filing details the acquisition of 8,657,402 Class A Ordinary Shares by Athanor Capital on December 29, 2025, without cash consideration, as part of terminating prior agreements, an event previously disclosed in a January 2, 2026 8-K.

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This Schedule 13D filing confirms a significant shift in the relationship between Zura Bio and its major investor, Athanor Capital (and UGS Capital LLC). The reporting persons now beneficially own a substantial 15.7% of the company's Class A Ordinary Shares. Crucially, they have transitioned from a passive Schedule 13G filing to an active Schedule 13D, indicating a potential intent to influence or engage more directly with the company's strategy. This intent is further solidified by the re-appointment of Parvinder Thiara, a director of Athanor Capital, to Zura Bio's board of directors. This development follows a recent share issuance to Athanor Capital (as disclosed in a January 2, 2026 8-K) and a new CEO appointment, suggesting a period of strategic evolution for Zura Bio. Investors should monitor any future communications or actions from Athanor Capital regarding their increased involvement.