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Mar 31, 2021

Pliant Therapeutics Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Pliant Therapeutics reported first quarter 2021 financial results and provided a corporate update.

Key Takeaways

Pliant Therapeutics reported a net loss of $22.9 million for the first quarter of 2021, compared to a net income of $11.0 million for the prior-year quarter. Research and development expenses increased to $18.5 million, and general and administrative expenses rose to $6.6 million. As of March 31, 2021, the company had $264.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

PLN-74809 Phase 2a PET imaging trial preliminary data expected in the first half 2021.

PLN-74809 Phase 2a INTEGRIS trial in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) continued to build momentum, currently on track to complete enrollment by the end of 2021.

PLN-74809 Phase 2a INTEGRIS trial in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) continued to advance, currently on track to complete enrollment in the first half 2022.

Successful completion of PLN-1474 Phase 1 trial and transfer of PLN-1474 to Novartis.

Total Revenue
$2.17M
Previous year: $28.9M
-92.5%
EPS
-$0.64
Previous year: $0.353
-281.3%
Gross Profit
$2.17M
Previous year: $28.9M
-92.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$50.8M
Free Cash Flow
-$13.9M
Total Assets
$275M

Pliant Therapeutics

Pliant Therapeutics

Forward Guidance

The Company believes it has sufficient funds to meet its operating and capital requirements into 2023.