Forte Biosciences, Inc.
Business
Forte Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing FB102, an anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody targeting autoimmune and autoimmune-related indications. It offers FB102 as its lead therapeutic candidate, supported by in vitro, non-human primate studies and completed Phase 1 healthy volunteer trials demonstrating NK and T cell modulation and a favorable safety profile, and it is conducting a patient trial in celiac disease. Key business activities include research and development, clinical development, regulatory affairs, intellectual property management and outsourced manufacturing. Forte advances its programs through clinical trial networks and third-party CMOs, pursuing U.S. and international regulatory pathways.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-28
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 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development | 58 | 21 | 22 | 6 | 14 | |
| Research and development - related party | 600,000 | 479,000 | — | — | — | |
| General and administrative | 12 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total operating expenses | 71 | 37 | 32 | 14 | 21 | |
| Loss from operations | −71 | −37 | −32 | −14 | −21 | |
| Interest income | 3 | 1 | 1 | 162,000 | — | |
| Other expense, net | −396,000 | −190,000 | −114,000 | −145,000 | −222,000 | |
| Total other income, net | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Net loss before taxes | −68 | −35 | — | — | — | |
| Income tax expense | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Net loss | −69 | −35 | −31 | −14 | −22 | |
| Net loss per share - basic | −4.71 | −12.17 | −24.92 | −0.8 | −1.55 | |
| Net loss per share - diluted | −4.71 | −12.17 | −24.92 | −0.8 | −1.55 | |
| Weighted average shares and pre-funded warrants outstanding, basic | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | |
| Weighted average shares and pre-funded warrants outstanding, diluted | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | |
| Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net | −8,000 | 7,000 | 4,000 | — | — | |
| Comprehensive loss | −69 | −35 | −31 | −14 | — |
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 | 77 | 22 | 37 | 41 | 42 | |
| Short-term investments | — | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4 | 3 | 1 | 411,000 | 476,000 | |
| Total current assets | 81 | 61 | 38 | 42 | 43 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 129,000 | 77,000 | 109,000 | — | — | |
| Other assets | 2 | 138,000 | 544,000 | 486,000 | 786,000 | |
| Total assets | 83 | 62 | 39 | 42 | 43 | |
| Accounts payable | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 946,000 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 812,000 | |
| Total current liabilities | 21 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Income tax payable | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Total liabilities | 22 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 12,948,308 and 6,393,323 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 13,000 | 6,000 | 1,000 | 21,000 | 15,000 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 284 | 206 | 154 | 126 | 115 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,000 | 11,000 | 4,000 | — | — | |
| Accumulated deficit | −223 | −154 | −119 | −87 | −73 | |
| Total stockholders equity | 61 | 52 | 35 | 39 | 42 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 83 | 62 | 39 | 42 | 43 |
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 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss | −69 | −35 | — | — | — | |
| Depreciation expense | 64,000 | 39,000 | 9,000 | — | 36,000 | |
| Accretion of debt discount on available-for-sale securities | −237,000 | −158,000 | −131,000 | — | — | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | −3 | −1 | −849,000 | 258,000 | 1 | |
| Accounts payable | 6 | 3 | 271,000 | 207,000 | −294,000 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 8 | 109,000 | 186,000 | 1 | −207,000 | |
| Income taxes payable | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −51 | −31 | −29 | −8 | −17 | |
| Purchase of available-for-sale securities | 0 | −36 | −10 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from redemptions of short-term investments | 36 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | −116,000 | −37,000 | −88,000 | — | — | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 36 | −36 | 47,000 | — | — | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants | 75 | 53 | 25 | 7 | — | |
| Payment of issuance costs associated with financings | −7 | −1 | −272,000 | — | −106,000 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of underwriters' option | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | — | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP | 18,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants and options | 34,000 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | −29,000 | −35,000 | −60,000 | — | — | |
| Settlement of fractional shares paid in cash | 0 | −1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 69 | 52 | 25 | 7 | −44,000 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 55 | −15 | −4 | −944,000 | −17 | |
| Unpaid issuance costs recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 41,000 | 2 | — | — | — |