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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)*

 

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Stock, $.001 par value per share

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(Title of Class of Securities)

 

14875P107

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(CUSIP Number)

 

Robert Liptak

Clarus Ventures, LLC

101 Main Street, Suite 1210, Cambridge, MA 02142

(617) 949-2200

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

 

September 23, 2016

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(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 §240.13d-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).

 

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CUSIP No.   14875P107

13D

Page 2 of 14 Pages

 

1	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
	I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
	Clarus Lifesciences II, L.P.
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP			(a)	☐
				(b)	☐
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	WC
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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 shares
		8	SHARED VOTING POWER
			2,752,488 shares
		9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
			0 shares
		10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
			2,752,488 shares
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
	2,752,488 shares
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)				☐
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
	15.39%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
	PN

 

Schedule 13D

This Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment No. 1") to Schedule 13D amends the Schedule 13D originally filed on February 19, 2016 relating to the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is One Kendall Square, Building 1400E, Suite B14202, Cambridge, MA 02139.  Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment No. 1 does not modify any of the information previously reported on the Schedule 13D.

 

This statement is being filed by:

(a) Clarus Lifesciences II, L.P. (the "Fund");

(b) Clarus Ventures II GP, L.P. ("Clarus GP"), which is the sole general partner of the Fund; and Clarus Ventures II, LLC ("Clarus GPLLC" and, together with Clarus GP, the "Control Entities"), which is the sole general partner of Clarus GP; and

(c) Robert Liptak, Nicholas Simon, Nicholas Galakatos, Dennis Henner and Kurt Wheeler (together, the "Managing Directors").  The Managing Directors are the members of Clarus GPLLC.

The persons named in this Item 2 are referred to individually herein as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons."  The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, a copy of which is filed with this Schedule 13D as Exhibit 99.1 (which is incorporated herein by reference), pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Act.

The address of the principal business office of the Reporting Persons is Clarus Ventures, 101 Main Street, Suite 1210, Cambridge, MA 02142.

The principal business of the Fund is to invest in and assist early-stage and/or growth-oriented businesses in healthcare and life sciences.  The principal business of Clarus GP is to act as the sole general partner of the Fund.  The principal business of Clarus GPLLC is to act as the sole general partner of Clarus GP.  The principal business of each of the Managing Directors is to manage the Control Entities, the Fund and affiliated entities with similar businesses.

During the five years prior to the date hereof, none of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal proceeding or has been a party to a civil proceeding ending in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

The Fund and Clarus GP are limited partnerships organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Clarus GPLLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Each of the Messrs. Liptak, Simon, Galakatos, Henner and Wheeler is a United States citizen.

 

Item 5.    Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

(a)

The Fund is the record owner of 2,752,488 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock (the "Clarus Shares").  As the sole general partner of the Fund, Clarus GP may be deemed to own beneficially the Clarus Shares.  As the sole general partner of Clarus GP, Clarus GPLLC may be deemed to own beneficially the Clarus Shares.  As members of Clarus GPLLC, each of the Managing Directors may be deemed to own beneficially the Clarus Shares.

As of September 23, 2016, Mr. Galakatos is the record owner of options to purchase 5,187 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock (the "Options").  The Options may be exercised as of the date hereof and/or within 60 days of the date hereof.  Accordingly, Mr. Galakatos may be deemed to own beneficially the Options and Clarus Shares.

Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the Clarus Shares other than those shares which such person owns of record.

The percentage of outstanding Common Stock of the Issuer which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by each Reporting Person is set forth on Line 13 of such Reporting Person's cover sheet and was calculated based on (1) the 15,381,418 shares of Common Stock reported to be outstanding as of July 31, 2016 on the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 11, 2016 (the "10-Q"), plus (2) the 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock reported to be outstanding as of September 22, 2016 on the Issuer's Form 8-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on September 23, 2016 (the "8-K" and, together with the 10-Q, the "Public Filings"), plus (3) solely with respect to Line 13 of Mr. Galakatos' cover sheet, the Options.  The percentage of outstanding Common Stock of the Issuer which was deemed to be beneficially owned by each Reporting Person, as of the date of the event that triggered this filing is set forth on Line 13 of such Reporting Person's cover sheet and is based upon 17,881,418 shares of Common Stock outstanding as indicated in the Public Filings.

(b)

Regarding the number of shares as to which such person has:

(i)

sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See line 7 of cover sheets

(ii)

shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See line 8 of cover sheets

(iii)

sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: See line 9 of cover sheets.

(iv)

shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: See line 10 of cover sheets

(c)

None of the Reporting Persons has effected any transaction in the Common Stock during the last 60 days.

(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, securities beneficially owned by any of the Reporting Persons.

(e)

Not applicable.

Exhibit 99.1 – Agreement regarding filing of joint Schedule 13D.

Exhibit 99.2 – Power of Attorney regarding filings under the Act.

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.

Date:      October  3, 2016

CLARUS LIFESCIENCES II, L.P.   By:   Clarus Ventures II GP, L.P., its general partner   By:   Clarus Ventures II, LLC, its general partner   By:   /s/ Robert Liptak

Manager

CLARUS VENTURES II GP, L.P.   By:   Clarus Ventures II, LLC, its general partner   By:   /s/ Robert Liptak

Manager

CLARUS VENTURES II, LLC   By:   /s/ Robert Liptak

Manager

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Nicholas Galakatos

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Dennis Henner

/s/ Robert Liptak

Robert Liptak

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Nicholas Simon

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Kurt Wheeler

 

 

Robert Liptak, as Attorney-in-Fact

This Schedule 13D was executed by Robert Liptak on behalf of the individuals listed above pursuant to a Power of Attorney a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

 

AGREEMENT

 

Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned hereby agree that only one statement containing the information required by Schedule 13D need be filed with respect to the ownership by each of the undersigned of shares of Common Stock of Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

This Agreement was executed by Robert Liptak on behalf of the individuals listed above pursuant to a Power of Attorney a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

 

 

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Robert Liptak with full power to act singly, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, to: (i) sign any and all instruments, certificates and documents that may be necessary, desirable or appropriate to be executed on behalf of himself as an individual or in his capacity as a general partner of any partnership or limited liability company, pursuant to Section 13 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all regulations promulgated thereunder, (ii) file the same (including any amendments thereto), with all exhibits thereto, and any other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and any stock exchange or similar authority and (iii) take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this power of attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney‑in‑fact may approve in such attorney‑in‑fact's discretion, granting unto said attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing necessary, desirable or appropriate.

 

Each of the undersigned hereby grant to the attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact or such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.

 

This power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the attorney-in-fact.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Power of Attorney has been signed as of the 5th day of February, 2015.

  Nicholas Galakatos

  Dennis Henner

  Michael Steinmetz

  Nick Simon

 

  Scott Requadt

  Kurt Wheeler