Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (PLRX)

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Pliant Therapeutics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Pliant Therapeutics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Discontinuation of BEACON-IPF following DSMB and outside expert panel recommendation

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced that following a prespecified data review and recommendation by the trial’s independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), as well as a secondary review and recommendation by an outside expert panel, Pliant has discontinued the BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial evaluating bexotegrast in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). While an imbalance in unadjudicated IPF-related adverse events between the treatment and placebo groups led to the discontinuation of the trial, early evidence of efficacy on the forced vital capacity (FVC) endpoint was also observed.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (“Pliant” or “the Company”) (NASDAQPLRX) for violations of the securities laws.

Pliant has initiated assembly of outside panel of world-renowned experts to review BEACON-IPF trial data

Following DSMB recommendation, the Company has voluntarily paused enrollment and dosing in the BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial and will monitor current patients while data is reviewed

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), today announced that on January 21, 2025, it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 275,000 shares of common stock upon vesting to Delphine Imbert, Ph.D., the Company’s newly appointed Chief Technical Officer, as a material inducement to her employment.

Dr. Imbert brings 25 years of strategic clinical to commercial-stage manufacturing and drug development experience

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced that Bernard Coulie, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced participation in the following December investor events.

INTEGRIS-PSC featured in an oral late breaker presentation

BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial on track for full enrollment in the first quarter of 2025 with data anticipated in mid-2026

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), today announced that Keith Cummings, M.D., Chief Financial Officer, and Greg Cosgrove, M.D. FCCP, will participate in a fireside chat at the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York, New York.

INTEGRIS-PSC to be featured in an oral presentation on Monday, November 18

Former Bristol Myers Squibb Global Medical Affairs Lead brings over 25 years of experience to Pliant

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), today announced that on September 30, 2024 it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 120,000 shares of common stock upon vesting to Gary Palmer, M.D., the Company’s newly appointed Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs as a material inducement to his employment.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patient outcomes through best-in-class therapies for liver and viral diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Hardean Achneck as Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Achneck will lead the Company’s global clinical development efforts and serve as a member of Aligos’ Senior Leadership Team. Dr. Hardean Achneck is a seasoned clinical development executive with extensive experience across multiple therapeutic areas, including hepatology and infectious diseases.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a late-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, announced its presentations at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2024 taking place in Vienna, Austria September 7 - 11, 2024.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced participation in the following September investor events.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a late-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced four upcoming presentations at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2024. The Congress will take place in Vienna, Austria from September 7 - 11, 2024.

Positive data from a 12-week Phase 2a PET imaging trial demonstrated reduced total lung collagen, improved FVC and reduced cough severity in IPF patients treated with bexotegrast

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced that Keith Cummings, M.D., Chief Financial Officer, and Éric Lefebvre, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bexotegrast at 320 mg was well tolerated up to 40 weeks of treatment with no treatment-related severe or serious adverse events

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a late-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today announced the appointment of Steve Krognes to its Board of Directors.