4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. Commitments Disclosure
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Lease Commitments
5980 Horton Street Building Lease
In May 2015, the Company executed a lease agreement (the “5980 Horton Lease”) for office and laboratory space in Emeryville, California. The 5980 Horton Lease, as amended, expires in August 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5980 Horton Lease were $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5980 Horton Lease were $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
5858 Horton Street Lease and Expansion
In October 2018, the Company executed a lease agreement (the “5858 Horton Lease”) for office and laboratory facilities in Emeryville, California. The 5858 Horton Lease, as amended in 2019, 2021 and 2022, consists of approximately 40,802 square feet of space and has a lease term through December 31, 2029. In July 2024, the Company extended the term of the 5858 Horton Lease for a period of twelve months to December 31, 2030. In accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases, the Company accounted for the extension as a modification and remeasured the lease liability based on the new lease term and an updated, estimated incremental borrowing rate of 10.75%. The modification resulted in an increase to the lease liability of $0.8 million and a corresponding increase to the carrying value of the right-of-use asset. No gain or loss was recognized upon the modification. As of December 31, 2025, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5858 Horton Lease was $8.8 million and $11.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5858 Horton Lease were $9.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively.
In July 2024, the Company also entered into a lease agreement for additional office and laboratory space in Emeryville, California (the “5858 Horton Expansion Lease”). The 5858 Horton Expansion Lease consists of approximately 32,038 square feet of space and commenced on September 1, 2024 and has a
lease term through December 31, 2030. As of December 31, 2025, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5858 Horton Expansion Lease were $7.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the 5858 Horton Expansion Lease were $8.9 million and $9.6 million, respectively. The discount rate used to measure the lease liability was 11.02%.
Emeryville Warehouse Lease
In January 2024, the Company entered into a lease agreement for warehouse space in Emeryville, California (the “Warehouse Lease”). The Warehouse Lease commenced on August 1, 2024. The Warehouse Lease consists of approximately 7,800 square feet of warehouse space and has a lease term through December 31, 2029. As of December 31, 2025, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the Warehouse Lease were each $1.2 million. As of December 31, 2024, the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to the Warehouse Lease were each $1.5 million. The discount rate used to measure the lease liability related to the Warehouse Lease was 10.69%.
The following table summarizes the components of lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, which are included in operating expenses in the Company’s statements of operations (in thousands):
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Operating lease cost |
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$ |
5,375 |
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$ |
3,696 |
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Variable lease cost |
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2,764 |
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1,829 |
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Total |
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$ |
8,139 |
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$ |
5,525 |
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Variable lease payments include amounts relating to common area maintenance and are recognized in the statements of operations as incurred.
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of the Company’s operating lease liabilities and presented within cash used in operating activities in the statements of cash flows was $5.6 million and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The following table summarizes supplemental information related to operating leases:
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): |
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4.8 |
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5.7 |
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Weighted-average discount rate: |
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10.8 |
% |
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10.7 |
% |
The following table summarizes the maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):
2026 |
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$ |
5,601 |
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2027 |
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5,350 |
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2028 |
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5,510 |
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2029 |
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5,675 |
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2030 |
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5,455 |
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Total future minimum lease payments |
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27,591 |
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Less: Amount representing interest |
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(6,178 |
) |
Present value of future minimum lease payments |
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21,413 |
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Less: Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
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(5,592 |
) |
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities |
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$ |
15,821 |
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Indemnification Agreements
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into agreements that may include indemnification provisions, such as with vendors and other parties. Pursuant to such agreements, the Company may indemnify, hold harmless and defend an indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party. Some of the provisions will limit losses to those arising from third-party actions. In some cases, the indemnification will continue after the termination of the agreement. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these provisions is not determinable. The Company has never incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification provisions. The Company has also entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that require the Company, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware corporate law. The Company currently maintains directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that would generally enable it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. The Company believes the estimated fair value of its indemnification agreements in excess of applicable insurance coverage is not material.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of its business. If applicable, the Company records a legal liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability may have been incurred, and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment by the Company is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. There are no material legal proceedings outstanding at December 31, 2025.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
About Commitments Disclosures
Commitments and contingencies disclosures catalog a company's off-balance-sheet obligations and legal exposures — purchase commitments, guarantee arrangements, pending litigation, and regulatory proceedings. These items represent potential future cash outflows that may not appear as liabilities on the balance sheet until they become probable and estimable.
Key signals: litigation reserves and disclosed loss ranges quantify management's estimate of legal exposure, but unquantified "reasonably possible" losses often represent the larger risk. Watch for changes in language around pending cases — shifts from "remote" to "reasonably possible" or increases in estimated loss ranges signal deteriorating outcomes. Unconditional purchase obligations and take-or-pay contracts create fixed cost structures that reduce operational flexibility. Guarantee arrangements for subsidiaries or joint ventures can create cascading obligations. Compare the total commitment schedule against projected free cash flow to assess whether the company can meet its obligations without additional financing.