PLIANT THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Business
PLIANT THERAPEUTICS, INC. develops novel therapeutics targeting fibrotic diseases. It focuses on discovery and development of small‑molecule drug candidates, with lead product candidate bexotegrast, and conducts preclinical studies, clinical trials and related regulatory activities toward potential approval. Its key business activities comprise research and development, clinical development, intellectual property management and collaborative partnerships with contract research organizations and contract manufacturers. The company pursues clinical and commercial opportunities internationally and relies on third‑party suppliers, clinical trial networks and commercial partners, including single‑source suppliers in foreign jurisdictions such as China.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | |
| Research and development | −109 | −169 | −128 | −97 | −78 | |
| General and administrative | −47 | −59 | −58 | −40 | −28 | |
| Total operating expenses | −156 | −228 | −186 | −137 | −105 | |
| Loss from operations | −156 | −228 | −184 | −127 | −98 | |
| Interest and other income (expense), net | 11 | 21 | 24 | 5 | 272,000 | |
| Interest expense | −3 | −3 | −1 | −791,000 | — | |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 7) | −2 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Net loss | −149 | −210 | −161 | −123 | −97 | |
| Net loss per share - basic (USD per share) | −2.43 | −3.47 | −2.75 | −2.94 | −2.71 | |
| Net loss per share - diluted (USD per share) | −2.43 | −3.47 | −2.75 | −2.94 | −2.71 | |
| Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share - basic (in shares) | 61 | 61 | 59 | 42 | 36 | |
| Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share - diluted (in shares) | 61 | 61 | 59 | 42 | 36 | |
| Net unrealized loss on short-term investments | −336,000 | −24,000 | 2 | −2 | −169,000 | |
| Total other comprehensive loss | −336,000 | −24,000 | 2 | −2 | −169,000 | |
| Comprehensive loss | −150 | −210 | −159 | −125 | −97 |
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 | 45 | 71 | 63 | 34 | 52 | |
| Short-term investments | 145 | 285 | 431 | 298 | 149 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Note 5) | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | |
| Property and equipment held for sale (Note 4) | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Total current assets | 196 | 362 | 506 | 340 | 209 | |
| Property and equipment, net (Note 4) | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 24 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
| Restricted cash | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Other non-current assets | 392,000 | 435,000 | 392,000 | 394,000 | 838,000 | |
| Total assets | 225 | 397 | 512 | 351 | 221 | |
| Accounts payable | 480,000 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| Accrued research and development | 5 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | |
| Accrued liabilities (Note 6) | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | |
| Lease liabilities, current | 1 | 542,000 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total current liabilities | 16 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 17 | |
| Lease liabilities, non-current | 28 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
| Long-term debt (Note 7) | 0 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total liabilities | 44 | 93 | 39 | 37 | 22 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and 2024, none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and 2024; and 61,449,290 and 60,860,838 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 3,000 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,041 | 1,014 | 973 | 654 | 414 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −859 | −710 | −500 | −338 | −215 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain | −15,000 | 321,000 | 345,000 | −2 | −201,000 | |
| Total stockholders equity | 181 | 304 | 474 | 313 | 199 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity | 225 | 397 | 512 | 351 | 221 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation expense | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 26 | 38 | 44 | 23 | 10 | |
| Gain on sale of property plant and equipment | −44,000 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Non-cash operating lease expense | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Amortization (accretion) on short-term investments | 4 | 3 | −5 | −2 | 1 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3 | 5 | −4 | −294,000 | −2 | |
| Other non-current assets | 43,000 | −43,000 | 0 | 201,000 | 70,000 | |
| Accounts payable | −5 | 1 | 3 | −1 | 891,000 | |
| Accrued liabilities | −12 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −876,000 | −820,000 | −3 | −2 | −2 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −128 | −156 | −116 | −95 | −75 | |
| Purchase of short-term investments | −203 | −211 | −583 | −326 | −220 | |
| Maturity of short-term investments | 338 | 355 | 457 | 177 | 296 | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | −374,000 | −4 | −921,000 | −2 | −2 | |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 155,000 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 134 | 140 | −127 | −150 | 74 | |
| Proceeds from issuances of common stock under benefit plans | 570,000 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| Payment of debt | −32 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Proceeds from term loan, net of issuance costs | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | −32 | 23 | 274 | 227 | 3 | |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | −26 | 8 | 31 | −18 | 783,000 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 3 | 3 | 1 | 615,000 | 0 | |
| Purchase of property and equipment in accounts payable | 112,000 | 236,000 | 0 | 0 | 57,000 | |
| Cash paid for operating lease liabilities in operating cash flows | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 0 | 30 | 0 | 950,000 | 0 |