<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921895-21-000905.txt : 20210401
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-21-000905
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210330
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210401
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210401

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND L P
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000918923
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799240

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3125066500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF PARTNERS L P/IL
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001055947

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799241

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST.
		STREET 2:		40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3125066500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST.
		STREET 2:		40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF INC/IL
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001056807
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799233

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3125066500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BIOTECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND II LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001102444
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799238

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3125066500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY STREET
		STREET 2:		40TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF II GP LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001803806
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799237

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		415-525-8830

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001803809
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799234

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		415-525-8830

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001660683
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799236

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(415) 525-8890

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF Partners OS Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001660684
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799235

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(415) 525-8890

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 309 UGLAND HOUSE
		CITY:			GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-1104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BVF I GP LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001803805
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799239

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		415-525-8830

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		44 MONTGOMERY ST., 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LAMPERT MARK N
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001233840

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-37773
		FILM NUMBER:		21799232

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 SANSOME ST
		STREET 2:		30TH FL
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94104

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Merus N.V.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001651311
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			P7
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		YALELAAN 62
		CITY:			3584 CM UTRECHT
		STATE:			P7
		ZIP:			3584 CM
		BUSINESS PHONE:		31 030 253 8800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		YALELAAN 62
		CITY:			3584 CM UTRECHT
		STATE:			P7
		ZIP:			3584 CM

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Merus B.V.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20150819
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 4 is filed jointly by Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P. (&quot;BVF&quot;), Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P. (&quot;BVF2&quot;), Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP (&quot;Trading Fund OS&quot;), BVF Partners OS Ltd. (&quot;Partners OS&quot;), BVF I GP LLC (&quot;BVF GP&quot;), BVF II GP LLC (&quot;BVF2 GP&quot;), BVF GP Holdings LLC (&quot;BVF GPH&quot;), BVF Partners L.P. (&quot;Partners&quot;), BVF Inc. and Mark N. Lampert (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Each of the Reporting Persons is a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Shares, (euro)0.09 nominal value per share. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Securities owned directly by BVF. As the general partner of BVF, BVF GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the sole member of BVF GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned directly by BVF. As the investment manager of BVF, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Securities owned directly by BVF2. As the general partner of BVF2, BVF2 GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the sole member of BVF2 GP, BVF GPH may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned directly by BVF2. As the investment manager of BVF2, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by BVF2.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the general partner of Trading Fund OS, Partners OS may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the investment manager of Trading Fund OS and the sole member of Partners OS, Partners may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As the investment adviser and general partner of Partners, BVF Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS. As a director and officer of BVF Inc., Mr. Lampert may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by Trading Fund OS.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

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        <signatureName>BVF Partners L.P., By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Biotechnology Value Fund, L.P., By: BVF Partners L.P., its investment manager, By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>BVF I GP LLC, By: BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC, its sole member, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Biotechnology Value Fund II, L.P., By: BVF Partners L.P., its investment manager, By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>BVF II GP LLC, By: BVF GP HOLDINGS LLC, its sole member, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>BVF Partners OS Ltd., By: BVF Partners L.P., its sole member, By: BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Biotechnology Value Trading Fund OS LP, By: BVF Partners L.P., its investment manager, BVF Inc., its general partner, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

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        <signatureName>BVF GP Holdings LLC, By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, Chief Executive Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>BVF Inc., By: /s/ Mark N. Lampert, President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Mark N. Lampert</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2021-04-01</signatureDate>
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