TERNS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.


Associated tags: Obesity, FXR, Cancer, Medication, NASH, THR, BCR, Fatty liver disease, Pharmaceutical industry

Locations: UNITED STATES, CHINA, EUROPE, MASSACHUSETTS, PK, MAD, FOSTER CITY, CA, US

Terns Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming June Investor Conferences

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences in June.

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences in June.
  • Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available on the investor relations page of the Terns Pharmaceuticals website at http://ir.ternspharma.com .
  • A replay of the webcasts will be archived on Terns’ website for at least 30 days following the presentations.

Terns Pharmaceuticals to Participate in UBS Obesity Therapeutics Day

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Friday, May 17, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in a virtual fireside chat at UBS Obesity Therapeutics Day on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in a virtual fireside chat at UBS Obesity Therapeutics Day on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
  • ET.
  • A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the investor relations page of the Terns Pharmaceuticals website at http://ir.ternspharma.com .
  • A replay of the webcast will be archived on Terns’ website for 30 days following the event.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Mr. Harris will report to the CEO and oversee clinical operations, regulatory affairs, chemistry manufacturing and controls, quality assurance and project management.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Harris will report to the CEO and oversee clinical operations, regulatory affairs, chemistry manufacturing and controls, quality assurance and project management.
  • “Erin has played a key role in the growth and development of Terns over the last five years and in my transition to CEO,” said Amy Burroughs, chief executive officer of Terns.
  • “I have worked with Scott for many years and value the deep and diverse expertise across all areas of drug development that he brings to the leadership team at Terns,” said Ms. Burroughs.
  • “I expect my established rapport with the Terns leadership will accelerate my integration into the team, as we work together to advance these important new medicines for the benefit of patients.”

Terns Pharmaceuticals to Participate in The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference 2024

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in a fireside chat at The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in a fireside chat at The Citizens JMP Life Sciences Conference 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
  • ET.
  • A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the investor relations page of the Terns Pharmaceuticals website at http://ir.ternspharma.com .
  • A replay of the webcast will be archived on Terns’ website for 30 days following the event.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grant to New Employee Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 3, 2024

The equity award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and was made as a material inducement to Ms. Jung’s acceptance of employment with Terns.

Key Points: 
  • The equity award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and was made as a material inducement to Ms. Jung’s acceptance of employment with Terns.
  • The Company granted an option to purchase 475,000 shares of Terns common stock to Ms. Jung.
  • The option has a 10-year term and an exercise price per share equal to $5.08, which was the closing price of Terns’ common stock on May 1, 2024, the date of grant.
  • The option vests over four years, subject to Ms. Jung’s continued service through the applicable vesting dates.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Appoints Melita Sun Jung as Chief Business Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced the appointment of Melita Sun Jung as chief business officer, effective April 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced the appointment of Melita Sun Jung as chief business officer, effective April 22, 2024.
  • “We are excited to welcome Melita to the Terns leadership team at a critical stage of growth at the company,” said Amy Burroughs, chief executive officer of Terns.
  • Most recently, she served as chief business officer at Structure Therapeutics, where she was responsible for the company’s business strategy, partnering initiatives, commercial planning, corporate branding and communications.
  • Previously, Ms. Jung served as senior vice president and head of business development at Sangamo Therapeutics, a genomic medicines company.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Corporate Updates

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided corporate updates.

Key Points: 
  • Based on its current operating plan, Terns expects these funds will be sufficient to support its planned operating expenses into 2026.
  • Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses were $17.5 million and $63.5 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, as compared with $10.7 million and $39.6 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
  • General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses were $6.6 million and $39.1 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, as compared with $6.2 million and $22.4 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
  • Net Loss: Net loss was $21.0 million and $90.2 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, as compared with $15.8 million and $60.3 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Announces Orphan Drug Designation Granted to TERN-701 for the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

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Monday, March 11, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Orphan Drug Designation for TERN-701 for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Orphan Drug Designation for TERN-701 for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
  • “CML is a serious leukemia that requires chronic, life-long treatment,” said Emil Kuriakose, MD, chief medical officer of Terns.
  • Orphan drug designation for TERN-701 underscores the FDA’s recognition of the unmet need for people living with CML and Terns’ commitment to developing new treatment options.”
    FDA Orphan Drug Designation is granted to investigational therapies addressing rare medical diseases or conditions that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States.
  • Orphan drug status provides benefits to drug developers, including assistance in the drug development process, tax credits for clinical costs, exemptions from certain FDA fees and seven years of post-approval marketing exclusivity.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grant to New Employee Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

The equity award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and was made as a material inducement to the employee’s acceptance of employment with Terns.

Key Points: 
  • The equity award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and was made as a material inducement to the employee’s acceptance of employment with Terns.
  • The Company granted options to purchase 45,000 shares of Terns common stock to the new employee.
  • The options have a 10-year term and an exercise price per share equal to $7.31, which was the closing price of Terns’ common stock on March 1, 2024, the date of grant.
  • The options vest over four years, subject to the employee’s continued service through the applicable vesting dates.

Terns Pharmaceuticals to Participate in Upcoming March Investor Conferences

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences in March.

Key Points: 
  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that members of senior management will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences in March.