BALTIMORE DAVID

Row 1 · 2025-06-25 · Other · Disposed 27,377 · Balance 57,292

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F3: Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Share was tendered in exchange for the Offer Price.

Row 2 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 57,292 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F4: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each restricted stock unit that was subject to vesting or forfeiture conditions that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding) equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such restricted stock unit immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) the Closing Amount, plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such restricted stock unit immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 3 · 2025-06-25 · Other · Disposed 5,208 · Balance 57,292

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F3: Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Share was tendered in exchange for the Offer Price.

Row 4 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 57,292 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F4: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each restricted stock unit that was subject to vesting or forfeiture conditions that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding) equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such restricted stock unit immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) the Closing Amount, plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such restricted stock unit immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 5 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 4,650 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 6 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 2,325 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F6: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised with a per Share exercise price equal to or greater than the Closing Amount but less than $14.00 (each, an "Out-of-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such Out-of-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, and therefore may become entitled to receive, as of the date of the Milestone Payment (as defined in the Merger Agreement), an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the aggregate number of CVRs received in respect of such Out-of-the-Money Option by (ii) an amount equal to $14.00, less the per Share exercise price of such Out-of-the-Money Option (provided if no Milestone Payment is made, then no payments will be made with respect to any Out-of-the-Money Option).

Row 7 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 4,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F6: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised with a per Share exercise price equal to or greater than the Closing Amount but less than $14.00 (each, an "Out-of-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such Out-of-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, and therefore may become entitled to receive, as of the date of the Milestone Payment (as defined in the Merger Agreement), an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the aggregate number of CVRs received in respect of such Out-of-the-Money Option by (ii) an amount equal to $14.00, less the per Share exercise price of such Out-of-the-Money Option (provided if no Milestone Payment is made, then no payments will be made with respect to any Out-of-the-Money Option).

Row 8 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 9,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 9 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 30,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 10 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 15,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 11 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 30,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 12 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 60,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 13 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 4,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F6: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised with a per Share exercise price equal to or greater than the Closing Amount but less than $14.00 (each, an "Out-of-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such Out-of-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time, and therefore may become entitled to receive, as of the date of the Milestone Payment (as defined in the Merger Agreement), an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the aggregate number of CVRs received in respect of such Out-of-the-Money Option by (ii) an amount equal to $14.00, less the per Share exercise price of such Out-of-the-Money Option (provided if no Milestone Payment is made, then no payments will be made with respect to any Out-of-the-Money Option).

Row 14 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 9,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 15 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 30,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 16 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 15,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 17 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 30,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Row 18 · 2025-06-25 · Disposition to issuer · Disposed 60,000 · Balance 0

F1: This Form 4 reports securities disposed pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 29, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (the "Issuer"), Redwood Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Novartis AG ("Parent"), and Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub completed a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer, par value $0.001 (the "Shares"), in exchange for (a) $7.00 in cash per Share (the "Closing Amount"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, plus (b) one contingent value right (each, a "CVR") per Share.

F2: Each CVR represents the right to receive one contingent payment of $7.00 in cash (the Closing Amount and one CVR, collectively, the "Offer Price"), subject to any applicable withholding and without interest thereon, upon the achievement of the milestone specified in, and on the other terms and subject to the other conditions set forth in, that certain CVR Agreement entered into between Parent and a rights agent. Effective as of June 25, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Effective Time"), with the Issuer continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

F5: Pursuant to terms of the Merger Agreement, each stock option that was outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time with a per Share exercise price less than the Closing Amount (each, an "In-the-Money Option") was automatically canceled and terminated and converted into the right to receive (i) a payment in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding), if any, equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by (B) an amount equal to the Closing Amount less the per Share exercise price of such In-the-Money Option plus (ii) one CVR with respect to each Share subject to such In-the-Money Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.