CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(RULE 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS
FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a)
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 2)*
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
56854Q101
(CUSIP Number)
Nathalie Auber
Sofinnova Ventures, Inc.
3000 Sand Hill Road, Bldg 4, Suite 250
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 681-8420
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
COPY TO:
Linda Daley, Esq.
c/o Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve
Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
1200 Seaport Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 463-5243
November 15, 2016
(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 Rule 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.
This 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).
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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2
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Sofinnova Venture Partners VI, L.P. (“SVP VI”)
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
|
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE
OF ORGANIZATION Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
601,584 shares, except that Sofinnova Management
VI, L.L.C. (“SM VI”), the general partner of SVP VI, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Alain L. Azan
(“Azan”), Dr. Michael F. Powell (“Powell”), Dr. James I. Healy (“Healy”) and Eric P. Buatois
(“Buatois”), the managing members of SM VI, and Dr. Anand Mehra (“Mehra”), a former director of the Issuer,
may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares.
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
See response to row 7.
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
601,584 shares, except that SM VI, the general partner of
SVP VI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI, and Mehra,
a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these shares.
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
See response to row 9.
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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601,584
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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3.1%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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PN
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Sofinnova Venture Affiliates VI, L.P. (“SVA VI”)
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
8,200 shares, except that SM VI, the general
partner of SVA VI, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI,
and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares.
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
See response to row 7.
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
8,200 shares, except that SM VI, the general partner of SVA
VI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI, and Mehra,
a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these shares.
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
See response to row 9.
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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8,200
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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0.0%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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PN
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56854Q101
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13D
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Sofinnova Venture Partners VI GmbH & Co. KG (“SVP
VI KG”)
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
|
4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Germany
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
119,191 shares, except that SM VI, the managing
limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members
of SM VI, and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares.
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8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
See response to row 7.
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
119,191 shares, except that SM VI, the managing limited partner
of SVP VI KG, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI,
and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these shares.
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
See response to row 9.
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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119,191
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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0.6%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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PN
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CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Sofinnova Management VI, L.L.C. (“SM VI”)
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
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3
|
SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly
by SVP VI, SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG,
may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI, and Mehra, a former
director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to vote these shares.
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8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
See response to row 7.
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois, the managing members of SM VI, and Mehra, a former director
of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared dispositive power over these shares.
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10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
See response to row 9.
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11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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728,975
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12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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3.7%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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OO
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56854Q101
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13D
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Page
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Alain L. Azan (“Azan”)
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
|
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE
OF ORGANIZATION U.S. Citizen
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole voting power, and Azan, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared voting power to vote these shares.
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Azan, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these shares.
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11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
|
728,975
|
12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
|
¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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3.7%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
|
IN
|
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Dr. Michael F. Powell (“Powell”)
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2
|
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
|
3
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
|
5
|
CHECK
BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
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6
|
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION U.S. Citizen
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole voting power, and Powell, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared voting power to vote these shares.
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Powell, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these
shares.
|
11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
|
728,975
|
12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
|
¨
|
13
|
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
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3.7%
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14
|
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
|
IN
|
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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Page
8
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Dr. James I. Healy (“Healy”)
|
2
|
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
|
3
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
|
5
|
CHECK
BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
|
6
|
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S. Citizen
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly
by SVP VI, SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG,
may be deemed to have sole voting power, and Healy, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared voting power to vote
these shares.
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Healy, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these shares.
|
11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
|
728,975
|
12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
|
¨
|
13
|
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
|
3.7%
|
14
|
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
|
IN
|
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Eric P. Buatois (“Buatois”)
|
2
|
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
|
3
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
|
5
|
CHECK
BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
|
6
|
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S. Permanent Resident
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole voting power, and Buatois, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared voting power to vote these shares.
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Buatois, a managing member of SM VI, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these
shares.
|
11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
|
728,975
|
12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
|
¨
|
13
|
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 113
|
3.7%
|
14
|
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
|
IN
|
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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13D
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Page
10
of 22
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Dr. Anand Mehra (“Mehra”)
|
2
|
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a)
¨
(b)
x
|
3
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
|
5
|
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
¨
|
6
|
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S. Citizen
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
65,850 shares (including 62,550 shares represented by options
exercisable in full immediately and 3,300 shares represented by restricted stock units).
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole voting power, and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared voting power to vote these
shares.
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
65,850 shares (including 62,550 shares represented by options
exercisable in full immediately and 3,300 shares represented by restricted stock units).
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
728,975 shares, all of which are owned directly by SVP VI,
SVA VI and SVP VI KG. SM VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed
to have sole dispositive power, and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, may be deemed to have shared power to dispose of these
shares.
|
11
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
|
728,975
|
12
|
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
|
¨
|
13
|
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
|
4.0%
|
14
|
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
|
IN
|
CUSIP NO.
56854Q101
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Statement on Schedule 13D
This Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment
No. 2”) amends and restates the statement on Schedule 13D initially filed on August 7, 2014 and amended on October 24, 2016
(as amended, the “Original Schedule 13D”) and relates to the beneficial ownership of common stock, par value $0.001
per share (“Common Stock”), of Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Issuer”). This Amendment
No. 2 is being filed to reflect the disposition of Common Stock by Sofinnova Venture Partners VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(“SVP VI”), Sofinnova Venture Affiliates VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“SVA VI”), and Sofinnova
Venture Partners VI GmbH & Co. KG, a German company with limited liability (“SVP VI KG”). This Amendment No. 2
is being filed by SVP VI, SVA VI, SVP VI KG, Sofinnova Management VI, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“SM VI”),
Alain L. Azan (“Azan”), Dr. Michael F. Powell (“Powell”), Dr. James I. Healy (“Healy”), Dr.
Anand Mehra (“Mehra”) and Eric P. Buatois (“Buatois” and collectively with SVP VI, SVA VI, SVP VI KG, SM
VI, Azan, Powell, Mehra and Healy, “Reporting Persons”).
ITEM 1. SECURITY
AND ISSUER.
(a) The
class of equity securities to which this statement relates is the Common Stock of the Issuer.
(b) The
Issuer’s principal executive offices are located at
170
N. Radnor Chester Rd, Suite 250, Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087
.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY
AND BACKGROUND.
(a) The
persons and entities filing this Schedule 13D are SVP VI, SVA VI, SVP VI KG, SM VI, Azan, Powell, Healy, Mehra and Buatois. SM
VI, the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG, may be deemed to have sole power to
vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the Issuer directly owned by SVP VI SVA VI and SVP VI KG. Mehra may be deemed to have
sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the Issuer directly owned by Mehra.
(b) The
address of the principal place of business for each of the Reporting Persons is c/o Sofinnova Ventures, 3000 Sand Hill Road, Bldg
4, Suite 250, Menlo Park, California 94025.
(c) The
principal occupation of each of the Reporting Persons is the venture capital investment business. The principal business of each
of SVP VI, SVA VI and SVP VI KG is to make investments in private and public companies, and the principal business of SM VI is
to serve as the general partner of SVP VI and SVA VI and the managing limited partner of SVP VI KG. Azan, Powell, Healy and Buatois
are the managing members of SM VI, and Mehra, a former director of the Issuer, is a member of SM VI.
(d) During
the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations
or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During
the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body
of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to 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.
(f) SVP
VI and SVA VI are Delaware limited partnerships. SVP VI KG is a German company with limited liability. SM VI is a Delaware limited
liability company. Azan, Powell, Mehra and Healy are U.S. citizens. Buatois is a U.S. permanent resident.
ITEM 3. SOURCE
AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
On September
30, 2005, SVP VI, for its own account and in a nominee capacity for SVA VI and SVP VI KG, entered into a Series A Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement pursuant to which SVP VI acquired from the Issuer an aggregate 3,892,216 shares of Series A Preferred Stock
for a purchase price of $1.67 per share, or $6,500,000 in the aggregate. Upon the closing of the Issuer’s initial public
offering (the “Offering”), such shares of Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 598,804 shares of Common
Stock.
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On April
8, 2009, SVP VI, for its own account and in a nominee capacity for SVA VI and SVP VI KG, entered into a Series B Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement pursuant to which SVP VI acquired from the Issuer an aggregate 2,543,406 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
for a purchase price of $1.67 per share, or $4,247,488 in the aggregate. Upon the closing of the Offering, such shares of Series
B Preferred Stock automatically converted into 391,293 shares of Common Stock.
On April
8, 2009, SVP VI, for its own account and in a nominee capacity for SVA VI and SVP VI KG, acquired a warrant exercisable for the
purchase of 635,851 shares of Series B Preferred Stock at a $1.67 per share exercise price (
before
giving effect to the Issuer’s 1-for-6.5 reverse stock split)
. Such warrant was terminated pursuant to its terms upon
the closing of the Offering.
On December
4, 2012, SVP VI, for its own account and in a nominee capacity for SVA VI and SVP VI KG, entered into a Series C Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement pursuant to which SVP VI acquired from the Issuer an aggregate 2,502,950 shares of Series C Preferred Stock
for a purchase price of $1.1845 per share, or $2,964,745 in the aggregate. Upon the closing of the Offering, such shares of Series
C Preferred Stock automatically converted into 385,069 shares of Common Stock.
On June
9, 2009, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 15,515 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.04
per share. Such option is immediately exercisable and subject to vesting (25% of the shares underlying the Stock Option vested
on June 9, 2010 and the remaining shares vested in equal installments at the end of each of the 36 months thereafter). All exercised
but unvested shares are subject to a repurchase right by the Issuer.
On March
20, 2012, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 27,035 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.04
per share. Such option is immediately exercisable and subject to vesting (100% of the shares underlying the Stock Option vested
on May 1, 2013). All exercised but unvested shares are subject to a repurchase right by the Issuer.
Prior
to the effectiveness of the Offering, SVP VI transferred all of the equity of the Issuer held by it in a nominee capacity on behalf
of SVA VI and SVP VI KG to such entities, respectively.
The Issuer
effected a 1-for-6.50 reverse stock split of its Common Stock on July 16, 2014. Accordingly, unless otherwise noted above, all
Common Stock share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
SVP VI
purchased 724,788 shares of the Common Stock at $8.00 per share in the Offering, or $5,798,304 in the aggregate.
SVA VI
purchased 12,528 shares of the Common Stock at $8.00 per share in the Offering, or $100,224 in the aggregate.
SVP VI
KG purchased 13,367 shares of the Common Stock at $8.00 per share in the Offering, or $106,936 in the aggregate.
On September
30, 2014, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 6,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.47
per share. The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and shall vest in twelve equal monthly installments. Such vesting
commenced on July 31, 2014.
On July
20, 2015, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 6,300 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $14.30
per share. The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and 1,050 shares vested on September 30, 2015 and the remaining
shares vest on the last day of the month in ten equal monthly installments commencing October 31, 2015.
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On August
3, 2016, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 7,700 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.50
per share. The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and vest in twelve equal monthly installments commencing August
3, 2016.
On August
3, 2016, Mehra was granted 3,300 shares of Restricted Stock from the Issuer. Each share of Restricted Stock represents the right
to receive, at settlement, one share of Common Stock. All shares of Restricted Stock vest on August 3, 2017.
On October
20, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 724,788 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.389 per share, or $1,006,730.53
in the aggregate.
On October
20, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 12,528 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.389 per share, or $17,401.39
in the aggregate.
On October
20, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 13,367 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.389 per share, or $18,566.76
in the aggregate.
On November
15, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 57,051 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1832 per share, or $67,502.74
in the aggregate.
On November
15, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 778 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1832 per share, or $920.53 in
the aggregate.
On November
15, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 11,303 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1832 per share, or $13,373.71
in the aggregate.
On November
16, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 87,782 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1565 per share, or $101,519.88
in the aggregate.
On November
16, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 1,197 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1565 per share, or $1,384.33
in the aggregate.
On November
16, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 17,392 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1565 per share, or $20,113.85
in the aggregate.
On November
17, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 98,866 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1051 per share, or $109,256.82
in the aggregate.
On November
17, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 1,348 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1051 per share, or $1,489.67
in the aggregate.
On November
17, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 19,588 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1051 per share, or $21,646.70
in the aggregate.
On November
18, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 105,046 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.0784 per share, or $113,281.61
in the aggregate.
On November
18, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 1,432 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.0784 per share, or $1,544.27
in the aggregate.
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On November
18, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 20,812 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.0784 per share, or $22,443.66
in the aggregate.
On November
21, 2016, SVP VI disposed of 184,522 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1008 per share, or $203,121.82
in the aggregate.
On November
21, 2016, SVA VI disposed of 2,515 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1008 per share, or $2,768.51
in the aggregate.
On November
21, 2016, SVP VI KG disposed of 36,559 shares of the Common Stock in open market sales for a price of $1.1008 per share, or $40,244.15
in the aggregate.
The source
of the funds for all purchases and acquisitions by the Reporting Persons was from working capital.
No part of the purchase price was borrowed
by any Reporting Person for the purpose of acquiring any securities discussed in this Item 3.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE
OF TRANSACTION.
The Reporting Persons
hold their securities of the Issuer for investment purposes. Depending on the factors discussed herein, the Reporting Persons may,
from time to time, acquire additional shares of Common Stock and/or retain and/or sell all or a portion of the shares of Common
Stock held by the Reporting Persons in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, and/or may distribute the Common
Stock held by the Reporting Persons to their respective members or limited partners. Any actions the Reporting Persons might undertake
will be dependent upon the Reporting Persons’ review of numerous factors, including, among other things, the price levels
of the Common Stock, general market and economic conditions, ongoing evaluation of the Issuer's business, financial condition,
operations and prospects; the relative attractiveness of alternative business and investment opportunities, and other future developments
.
ITEM 5. INTEREST
IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
(a,b) Regarding aggregate beneficial ownership, see Row 11 of the cover page of each Reporting Person. Regarding
percentage beneficial ownership, see Row 13 of the cover page of each Reporting Person. Regarding sole power to vote shares, see
Row 7 of the cover page of each Reporting Person. Regarding shared power to vote shares, see Row 8 of the cover page of each Reporting
Person. Regarding sole power to dispose of shares, see Row 9 of the cover page of each Reporting Person. Regarding shared power
to dispose of shares, see Row 10 of the cover page of each Reporting Person. The percentage listed in Row 13 for each Reporting
Person was calculated based upon 19,705,495 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 7, 2016.
(c) Except
as set forth in Item 3 above, the Reporting Persons have not effected any transaction in the Common Stock of the Issuer during
the past 60 days.
(d) Under
certain circumstances set forth in the limited partnership agreements of SVP VI, SVA VI and SVP VI KG, the general partner, managing
limited partner and limited partners of each such entity, as applicable, may be deemed to have the right to receive dividends from,
or the proceeds from, the sale of shares of the Issuer owned by such entity of which they are a partner.
(e) SVP
VI, SVA VI, SVP VI KG, SM VI, Azan, Powell, Buatois and Healy ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Issuer’s
Common Stock on November 18, 2016. Mehra ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Issuer’s Common
Stock on November 21, 2016.
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CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS
WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
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In connection with the
acquisition of the preferred stock of the Issuer, the Reporting Persons and certain other investors are entitled to the registration
of their shares, including demand and piggyback registration rights, as more fully described in the Issuer’s Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2014 (“Prospectus”) and incorporated
herein by reference.
In connection with the
acquisition of the preferred stock of the Issuer, the Reporting Persons and certain other investors entered into a voting agreement
regarding certain matters, including with respect to the election of directors. Such voting agreement automatically terminated
upon the closing of the Issuer’s initial public offering. Such voting agreement is more fully described in the Prospectus
and incorporated herein by reference.
Mehra, in his capacity
as a director of the Issuer, and along with the other directors of the Issuer, entered into an Indemnification Agreement with the
Issuer, as more fully described in the Prospectus and incorporated herein by reference.
On June 9, 2009, Mehra
was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 15,515 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.04 per share. Such
option is immediately exercisable and subject to vesting (25% of the shares underlying the Stock Option vested on June 9, 2010
and the remaining shares vested in equal installments at the end of each of the 36 months thereafter). On March 20, 2012, Mehra
was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 27,035 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.04 per share. Such
option is immediately exercisable and subject to vesting (100% of the shares underlying the Stock Option vested on May 1, 2013).
Such non-employee director compensation plan is more fully described in the Prospectus and
incorporated herein by reference.
On September 30, 2014,
Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 6,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.47 per share.
The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and shall vest in twelve equal monthly installments. Such vesting commenced
on July 31, 2014.
On July
20, 2015, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 6,300 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $14.30
per share. The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and 1,050 shares vested on September 30, 2015 and the remaining
shares vest on the last day of the month in ten equal monthly installments commencing October 31, 2015.
On August
3, 2016, Mehra was granted a Stock Option from the Issuer to purchase 7,700 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.50
per share. The shares underlying the option are subject to vesting and vest in twelve equal monthly installments commencing August
3, 2016.
On August 3, 2016, Mehra
was granted 3,300 shares of Restricted Stock from the Issuer. Each share of Restricted Stock represents the right to receive, at
settlement, one share of Common Stock. All shares of Restricted Stock vest on August 3, 2017.
In connection with the
Offering, the Reporting Persons and certain other persons entered into a lock-up agreement and agreed, subject to certain exceptions,
not to offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell,
grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Common
Stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock, or enter into any swap or other agreement
that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any shares of Common Stock or such other
securities, without the prior written consent of
Stifel,
Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and JMP Securities LLC
for a period
of 180 days from the date of the Prospectus, subject to certain exceptions. Such lock-up period is more fully described in the
Prospectus and incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 7. MATERIAL
TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT A
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Agreement of Joint Filing.
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EXHIBIT B
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Power of Attorney.
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EXHIBIT C
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Form of Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement (VC Directors), the form is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014.
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EXHIBIT D
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Form of Lock-Up Agreement entered into by and among the Issuer, the underwriters and certain others, the form is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit C to Exhibit 1.1 to the Issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014.
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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.
Date: November 21, 2016
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SOFINNOVA VENTURE PARTNERS VI, L.P., a
Delaware Limited Partnership
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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Sofinnova Venture Affiliates VI, L.P.
, a
Delaware Limited Partnership
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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SOFINNOVA VENTURE PARTNERS VI GMBH
& CO. KG, a German company with limited liability
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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Managing Limited Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, a Delaware
Limited Liability Company
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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ALAIN L. AZAN
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DR. JAMES I. HEALY
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DR. MICHAEL F. POWELL
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ERIC P. BUATOIS
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DR. ANAND MEHRA
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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*Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney
already on file with the appropriate agencies.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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Description
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A
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Agreement of Joint Filing.
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B
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Power of Attorney.
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C
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Form of Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement (VC Directors), the form is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014.
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D
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Form of Lock-Up Agreement entered into by and among the Issuer, the underwriters and certain others, the form is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit C to Exhibit 1.1 to the Issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on May 12, 2014.
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exhibit A
Agreement of Joint Filing
The undersigned hereby
agree that a single Schedule 13D (or any amendment thereto) relating to the Common Stock of Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. shall
be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that this Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to such Schedule 13D.
Date: August 6, 2014
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SOFINNOVA VENTURE PARTNERS VI, L.P., a
Delaware Limited Partnership
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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Sofinnova Venture Affiliates VI, L.P.
, a
Delaware Limited Partnership
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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SOFINNOVA VENTURE PARTNERS VI GMBH
& CO. KG, a German Limited Partnership
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By: SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, L.L.C.,
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
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Its:
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Managing Limited Partner
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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SOFINNOVA MANAGEMENT VI, a Delaware
Limited Liability Company
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By:
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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Attorney-in-Fact
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ALAIN L. AZAN
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DR. JAMES I. HEALY
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DR. MICHAEL F. POWELL
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ERIC P. BUATOIS
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DR. ANAND MEHRA
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/s/ Nathalie Auber
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Nathalie Auber
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exhibit B
Power
of Attorney
Nathalie Auber
has signed this Schedule 13D as Attorney-In-Fact. Note that copies of the applicable Power of Attorney are already on file with
the appropriate agencies.