SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2
(Amendment No. )*
Essa Pharma, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
29668H104
(CUSIP Number)
January 14, 2016
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
¨ Rule 13d-1(b)
x Rule 13d-1(c)
¨ Rule 13d-1(d)
| * | 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. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Omega Fund IV, L.P. | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
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| 3 | SEC use only
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| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
Cayman Islands | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
PN | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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| CUSIP No. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
| |||||
| 3 | SEC use only
| |||||
| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
Cayman Islands | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
| |||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
PN | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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| CUSIP No. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
| |||||
| 3 | SEC use only
| |||||
| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
Cayman Islands | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
| |||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
OO | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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| CUSIP No. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Richard Lim | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
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| 3 | SEC use only
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| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
United States of America | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
| |||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
IN | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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| CUSIP No. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Otello Stampacchia | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
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| 3 | SEC use only
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| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
Italy | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
| |||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
IN | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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| CUSIP No. 29668H104 |
| 1 | Names of reporting persons
Anne-Mari Paster | |||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x(1)
| |||||
| 3 | SEC use only
| |||||
| 4 | Citizenship or place of organization
United States of America | |||||
Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with | 5 | Sole voting power
0 | ||||
| 6 | Shared voting power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 7 | Sole dispositive power
0 | |||||
| 8 | Shared dispositive power
2,606,059 | |||||
| 9 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
2,606,059 | |||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in Row (9) excludes certain shares (see instructions) ¨
| |||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row 9
9.28% (2) | |||||
| 12 | Type of reporting person (see instructions)
IN | |||||
| (1) | This Schedule 13G is filed by Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”), Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”), Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd”), Richard Lim (“Lim”), Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”), and Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”), (together, the “Reporting Persons”). Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund; and each of Omega Ltd and Omega GP may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| (2) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
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Introductory Note: This statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons, in respect of shares of Common Stock (“Common Stock”), of Essa Pharma, Inc. (the “Issuer”).
| Item 1(a) | Name of Issuer: |
| Item 1(b) | Address of Issuer’s principal executive offices: |
Essa Pharma, Inc.
999 West Broadway, Suite 720
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V5Z 1K5
| Items 2(a) | Name of Reporting Persons filing: |
Omega Fund IV, L.P. (“Omega Fund”)
Omega Fund IV GP, L.P. (“Omega GP”)
Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. (“Omega Ltd.”)
Richard Lim (“Lim”)
Otello Stampacchia (“Stampacchia”)
Anne-Mari Paster (“Paster”)
| Item 2(b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: |
The address of the principal business office of Omega Fund, Omega GP, Omega Ltd, Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster, is c/o Omega Fund Management, LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 502, Boston, MA 02116.
| Item 2(c) | Citizenship: |
Name | Citizenship or Place of Organization | |
Omega Fund | Cayman Islands | |
Omega GP | Cayman Islands | |
Omega Ltd. | Cayman Islands | |
Lim | United States of America | |
Stampacchia | Italy | |
Paster | United States of America | |
| Item 2(d) | Title of class of securities: |
Common Stock
| Item 2(e) | CUSIP No.: |
29668H104
| Item 3 | If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b), or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filings is a: |
Not applicable.
| Item 4 | Ownership |
The following information with respect to the ownership of Common Stock of the Issuer by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G is provided as of January 14, 2016.
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Reporting Persons | Shares of Common Stock Held Directly | Sole Voting Power | Shared Voting Power | Sole Dispositive Power | Shared Dispositive Power | Beneficial Ownership | Percentage of Class (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Omega Fund(2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Omega GP(2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Omega Ltd(2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lim (2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stampacchia(2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paster(2)(3) | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 0 | 2,606,059 | 2,606,059 | 9.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | This percentage is calculated based upon 27,175,499 shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of January 14, 2016 according to information provided to us by the Issuer on January 14, 2016. |
| (2) | Omega Fund owns 1,696,969 shares, an immediately exercisable warrant to purchase 303,030 shares and an immediately exercisable warrant to purchase 606,060 shares. Omega Ltd serves as the general partner of Omega GP, which serves as the general partner of Omega Fund, and each of Omega GP and Omega Ltd may be deemed to own beneficially the shares held by Omega Fund. Lim, Stampacchia, and Paster are the directors of Omega Ltd and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Omega Fund. |
| (3) | The Reporting Persons may be deemed a “group” for purposes of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and expressly disclaim status as a “group” for purposes of this Schedule 13G. |
| Item 5 | Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class |
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following ( ).
| Item 6 | Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person |
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons have ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following:¨
| Item 7 | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person |
Not applicable.
| Item 8 | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group |
Not applicable.
| Item 9 | Notice of Dissolution of Group |
Not applicable.
| Item 10 | Certifications |
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
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.
| Dated: | January 22, 2016 | |
| OMEGA FUND IV, L.P. | ||
| BY: | Omega Fund IV GP, L. P | |
| ITS: | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BY: | Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. | |
| ITS: | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| By: | /s/ Richard Lim | |
| Director | ||
| OMEGA FUND IV GP, L.P | ||
| BY: | Omega Fund IV G.P. Manager, Ltd. | |
| ITS: | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| By: | /s/ Richard Lim | |
| Director | ||
| OMEGA FUND IV G.P. MANAGER, LTD. | ||
| By: | /s/ Richard Lim | |
| Director | ||
/s/ Richard Lim |
| Richard Lim |
/s/ Otello Stampacchia |
| Otello Stampacchia |
/s/ Anne-Mari Paster |
| Anne-Mari Paster |
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Exhibit(s):
| Exhibit 99.1: | Joint Filing Statement |
