Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Business
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing azenosertib (ZN-c3), an oral WEE1 inhibitor for ovarian and other solid tumors. Its main product candidate is azenosertib, studied as monotherapy and in combination regimens, alongside development of a companion immunohistochemistry diagnostic to identify Cyclin E1+ patients. Key business activities include clinical development programs (Phase 1–3 and multiple trial arms), strategic collaborations and in-licensing, and reliance on third‑party contract manufacturers for supply. The company pursues regulatory and commercial opportunities across the United States, Europe (EU4 and broader EEA), the United Kingdom and other global markets.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from Licensing and Sales of Intellectual Property | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Research and development | 107 | 168 | 190 | 173 | 176 | |
| Zentera in-process research and development | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| General and administrative | 38 | 87 | 64 | 55 | 41 | |
| Restructuring | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Goodwill impairment | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Total operating expenses | 153 | 259 | 300 | 227 | 217 | |
| Loss from operations | −153 | −191 | −300 | −227 | −217 | |
| Investment and other income, net | 16 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 401,000 | |
| Net loss before income taxes | −137 | −166 | −277 | −221 | −165 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 442,000 | 177,000 | −601,000 | −469,000 | −297,000 | |
| Loss on equity method investment | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 2 | |
| Net loss | −137 | −166 | −292 | −237 | −166 | |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 | −28,000 | −114,000 | −307,000 | −7 | |
| Net loss attributable to Zentalis | −137 | −166 | −292 | −237 | −159 | |
| Net loss per common share outstanding, basic (in dollars per share) | −1.91 | −2.33 | −4.47 | −4.48 | −3.72 | |
| Net loss per common share outstanding, diluted (in dollars per share) | −1.91 | −2.33 | −4.47 | −4.48 | −3.72 | |
| Common shares used in computing net loss per share, basic (in shares) | 72 | 71 | 65 | 53 | 43 | |
| Common shares used in computing net loss per share, diluted (in shares) | 72 | 71 | 65 | 53 | 43 |
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 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 43 | 60 | |
| Marketable debt securities, available for sale | 210 | 318 | 455 | — | — | |
| Marketable equity securities | 0 | 19 | 0 | — | — | |
| Contracts receivable | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 4,000 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | |
| Total current assets | 253 | 386 | 497 | 452 | 351 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 26 | 33 | 36 | 42 | 45 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 7 | |
| Restricted cash | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total assets | 289 | 430 | 552 | 539 | 455 | |
| Accounts payable | 7 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 12 | |
| Accrued expenses | 29 | 45 | 54 | 45 | 32 | |
| Total current liabilities | 37 | 53 | 69 | 57 | 44 | |
| Long-term lease liability | 36 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 44 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 500,000 | 849,000 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total liabilities | 73 | 93 | 114 | 105 | 90 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 69,085,980 and 71,282,400 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | 69,000 | 71,000 | 70,000 | 59,000 | 45,000 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,407 | 1,391 | 1,324 | 1,031 | 724 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 196,000 | 558,000 | 2 | −1 | −125,000 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −1,191 | −1,054 | −889 | −596 | −360 | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 216 | 337 | 437 | 434 | — | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 289 | 430 | 552 | 539 | 455 |
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 and amortization | 700,000 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 500,000 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use and fixed asset impairment | 4 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| Noncash consideration portion of Zentera in-process research and development | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Share-based compensation | 21 | 67 | 55 | 47 | 36 | |
| (Gain)/loss on disposal of equipment | −660,000 | −13,000 | 406,000 | 56,000 | 15,000 | |
| Non-cash impact of revenues from licensing and sales of intellectual property | 0 | −47 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Non-cash recognized mark-to-market of equity securities | −1 | −5 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Accretion of discounts on marketable securities, net | −3 | −8 | −13 | −4 | 908,000 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 0 | 0 | −853,000 | −769,000 | −48,000 | |
| Deconsolidation of Kalyra | 0 | −79,000 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Accounts receivable | 5 | −5 | 0 | 0 | 413,000 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3 | 6 | −6 | −7 | 1 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | −17 | −18 | 11 | 16 | 14 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities, net | 201,000 | 264,000 | 623,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −125 | −171 | −208 | −164 | −154 | |
| Purchases of marketable debt securities | −139 | −128 | −549 | −533 | −364 | |
| Proceeds from maturities of marketable debt securities | 250 | 271 | 505 | 422 | 366 | |
| Proceeds from sale of marketable equity securities | 20 | 33 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 698,000 | 65,000 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | 0 | −221,000 | −583,000 | −3 | −6 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 132 | 177 | −44 | −114 | −18 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 5 | 0 | 236 | 258 | 172 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans | 304,000 | 349,000 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | −10 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Net-settlement of restricted stock unit vesting | 0 | −241,000 | 0 | 0 | −1 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | −4 | 108,000 | 237 | 261 | 179 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2 | 6 | −15 | −17 | 6 | |
| Income taxes paid | 85,000 | 359,000 | 140,000 | 12,000 | 20,000 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | 0 | 0 | 602,000 | 0 | 45 |