Sagimet Biosciences Inc.
Business
Sagimet Biosciences Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing selective fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors that target dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, with lead candidate denifanstat focused on metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Its main offerings include denifanstat (an oral once‑daily FASN inhibitor), a second FASN inhibitor TVB‑3567, and precision‑medicine biomarker programs to support patient selection and monitoring. Key business activities comprise clinical development programs across MASH, acne and oncology, discovery of FASN inhibitor candidates, and strategic partnerships. The company conducts clinical trials and development in the United States, Europe and Greater China, and relies on third‑party contract manufacturing organizations and licensing partners for manufacturing, development and potential commercialization.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-12
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development expenses | 39 | 38 | 20 | 25 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 18 | 16 | 13 | 6 | |
| Total operating expenses | 57 | 54 | 33 | 31 | |
| Loss from operations | −57 | −54 | −31 | −31 | |
| Interest income and other, net | 6 | 9 | 3 | 553,000 | |
| Total other income | 6 | 9 | 3 | 556,000 | |
| Net loss | −51 | −46 | −28 | −30 | |
| Net loss per share, basic (in dollars per share) | −1.58 | −1.45 | −2.66 | −165.2 | |
| Net loss per share, diluted (in dollars per share) | −1.58 | −1.45 | −2.66 | −165.2 | |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) | 32 | 31 | 10 | 184,619 | |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) | 32 | 31 | 10 | 184,619 | |
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | −110,000 | 200,000 | 114,000 | −84,000 | |
| Total comprehensive loss | −51 | −45 | −28 | −31 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 35 | 76 | 75 | 200,000 | — | |
| Short-term marketable securities | 78 | 75 | 20 | 32 | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3 | 2 | 2 | 447,000 | — | |
| Total current assets | 116 | 153 | 97 | 33 | — | |
| Long-term marketable securities | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 78,000 | 77,000 | 73,000 | 212,000 | — | |
| Total assets | 116 | 160 | 97 | 33 | — | |
| Accounts payable | 1 | 1 | 186,000 | 1 | — | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities | 78,000 | 78,000 | 65,000 | 133,000 | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| Commitments and contingencies | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 per share: 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 458 | 451 | 341 | 35 | — | |
| Accumulated deficit | −346 | −295 | −250 | −222 | — | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 120,000 | 230,000 | 30,000 | −84,000 | — | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 111 | 156 | 91 | −187 | −158 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 116 | 160 | 97 | 33 | — |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accretion of discount on marketable securities | −389,000 | −1 | −37,000 | −212,000 | |
| Non-cash operating lease expense | 151,000 | 145,000 | 139,000 | 130,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | 230,000 | 0 | — | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | −2 | −5,000 | −952,000 | 1 | |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 929,000 | −907,000 | 120,000 | 3 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −152,000 | −136,000 | −146,000 | −137,000 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −46 | −42 | −24 | −24 | |
| Purchases of marketable securities | −107 | −108 | −20 | −41 | |
| Sales and maturities of marketable securities | 111 | 46 | 32 | 9 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 5 | −62 | 13 | −32 | |
| Proceeds from sale of Series A common stock, net of issuance costs | 0 | 106 | — | — | |
| Payment of financing costs | 0 | −1 | −4 | −85,000 | |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 275,000 | 114,000 | 6,000 | 12,000 | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 275,000 | 105 | 86 | −73,000 | |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | −41 | 701,000 | 75 | −57 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | 152,000 | 149,000 | — | — | |
| Deferred financing costs within accounts payable and accrued expenses | 9,000 | 0 | 323,000 | — |