Articles from 89bio, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 21,671,428 shares of its common stock at a public offering price per share of $8.75 and, in lieu of common stock to a certain investor, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 6,900,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.749. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.001 per share and are exercisable immediately. In addition, 89bio has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 4,285,714 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds of the offering to 89bio, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by 89bio, are expected to be approximately $250.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about January 30, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $250.0 million of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. In addition, 89bio is expected to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional $37.5 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed public offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by 89bio.

– Completed enrollment in Phase 3 ENTRUST trial in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG); topline 26-week data expected in the second half of 2025 –

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 48,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to one new employee (the “Inducement Grant”) on December 13, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grant has been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grant was granted as an inducement material to the individual entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 49,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to four new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on November 25, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat at the 7th Annual Evercore HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 8:20 AM ET and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin’s potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints 

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 11,455,882 shares of its common stock at a public offering price per share of $8.50 and, in lieu of common stock to a certain investor, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 3,250,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.499. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.001 per share and are exercisable immediately. In addition, 89bio has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 2,205,882 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds of the offering to 89bio, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by 89bio, are expected to be approximately $125.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about November 14, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $100 million of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. In addition, 89bio is expected to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional $15 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed public offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by 89bio.

– The Phase 3 ENLIGHTEN program in patients with non-cirrhotic (F2-F3) and compensated cirrhotic (F4) metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) continues to enroll patients across both trials –

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM EST and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that new analyses of data from the Phase 2b ENLIVEN trial evaluating pegozafermin in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with fibrosis will be featured in four poster presentations at the upcoming 75th Annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® 2024 being held November 15 to 19, 2024 in San Diego, California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 265,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on October 10, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 8th Annual MASH Investor Conference on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM ET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 15,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to one new employee (the “Inducement Grant”) on September 13, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grant has been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grant was granted as an inducement material to the individual entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, announced the appointment of Teresa Perney, Ph.D. as Chief Regulatory and Quality Officer, effective today. Dr. Perney brings an extensive track record of expertise and leadership in Regulatory, Product Development and Quality in the industry to the Company.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in the following investor conferences during the month of September:

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 19,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees and 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the newly-hired Chief Operating Officer, Francis Sarena (the “Inducement Grants”) on August 5, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Francis Sarena as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 5, 2024.

–The Phase 3 ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis trial in patients with non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and the Phase 3 ENLIGHTEN-Cirrhosis trial in patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4) are enrolling patients–

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Charles McWherter to its Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2024. Dr. McWherter most recently served as Chief Scientific Officer and President of Research and Development of CymaBay Therapeutics until it was acquired by Gilead Sciences in March 2024.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to six new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on July 9, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 25,500 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on June 10, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

-Poster presentation selected for the EASL Poster Tour, a dedicated discussion session-

—With the initiation of ENLIGHTEN-Cirrhosis, pegozafermin is the first FGF21 analog to enter a Phase 3 trial in MASH patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4)—

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 48,150 shares of the Company’s common stock to four new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on May 6, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

–Initiated Phase 3 ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis trial in non-cirrhotic (F2-F3) metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) patients–

SAN FRANCISCO, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will present at the BofA Securites 2024 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:20 PM PDT and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

Webinar to feature a presentation from expert hepatologist Arun Sanyal, M.D., on Thursday, May 16th at 10am ET

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Martin Babler to its Board of Directors, effective April 13, 2024. Mr. Babler, a highly successful executive who brings valuable industry experience to 89bio, currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Alumis Therapeutics.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 138,550 shares of the Company’s common stock to eight new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on April 3, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

–PRIME status is supported by positive data from the Phase 2b ENLIVEN trial of pegozafermin–

—Co-primary endpoints in ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis assessed at week 52 will potentially support accelerated approval in non-cirrhotic MASH (fibrosis stage F2-F3) patients—

SAN FRANCISCO, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 10,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to a new employee (the “Inducement Grant”) on March 6, 2024 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grant has been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grant was granted as an inducement material to this individual entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat at the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:40 PM EST and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

– Plan to initiate the Phase 3 ENLIGHTEN NASH program for non-cirrhotic (F2-F3) and cirrhotic (F4) patients in the first and second quarters of 2024, respectively –

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will present at the Oppenheimer 34th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:20 PM EST and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 28,400 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on the later of February 2, 2024 and the employee’s commencement of employment with the Company (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 49,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on the later of December 13, 2023 and the employee’s commencement of employment with the Company (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it closed its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 17,567,567 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 2,432,432 shares, at a public offering price of $9.25 per share, and, in lieu of common stock to a certain investor, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1,081,081 shares of its common stock, at a purchase price of $9.249 per pre-funded warrant, which equals the public offering price per share of the common stock less the $0.001 exercise price per share of each pre-funded warrant. The gross proceeds to the company, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the company, were approximately $172.5 million.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 15,135,135 shares of its common stock at a public offering price per share of $9.25 and, in lieu of common stock to a certain investor, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1,081,081 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $9.249. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.001 per share and are exercisable immediately. In addition, 89bio has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 2,432,432 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds of the offering to 89bio, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by 89bio, are expected to be approximately $150.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about December 11, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $125.0 million of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. In addition, 89bio is expected to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional $18.75 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed public offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by 89bio.

—Alignment reached on key elements of the NASH development strategy, including accelerated approval pathway for both F4 and F2-F3 NASH patients using histology—

—Data at week 48 demonstrated that treatment with pegozafermin led to sustained statistically significant improvements across liver fat and non-invasive tests (NITs) of liver injury/inflammation and fibrosis in NASH patients with fibrosis stage F2-F3—

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat at the 6th Annual Evercore HEALTHCONx Conference on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 8:45 AM ET and participate in one-on-one investor meetings.

—Reductions in key non-invasive tests (NITs) of liver inflammation and fibrosis support previously demonstrated fibrosis improvements across compensated cirrhotic (F4) patients at week 24—

–Pegozafermin granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with fibrosis–

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 7th Annual NASH Investor Conference being held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 116,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to four new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on the later of September 28, 2023 and the employee’s commencement of employment with the Company (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

–Supported by positive data in F2/F3 and F4 NASH patients from the ENLIVEN Phase 2b trial of pegozafermin–

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the 2023 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference, being held in New York, NY on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:40 AM ET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference, being held in New York, NY on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 AM ET.

– Published data from ENLIVEN Phase 2b trial of pegozafermin in NASH in The New England Journal of Medicine; presented the data in a late-breaker session at the EASL International Liver Congress –

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 2,600 shares of the Company’s common stock to one new employee (the “Inducement Grant”) on the later of July 6, 2023 and the employee’s commencement of employment with the Company (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grant has been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grant was granted as an inducement material to this individual entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

– Published data showed consistent and significant reductions in triglycerides, atherogenic lipoproteins and liver fat, and pegozafermin’s favorable safety and tolerability profile –

– ENLIVEN results demonstrated that treatment with pegozafermin 30mg weekly and 44mg every-two-week doses resulted in statistically significant changes on both primary histology endpoints –

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 138,100 shares of the Company’s common stock to six new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on the later of June 1, 2023 and the employee’s commencement of employment with the Company (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with 89bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that pegozafermin data in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) will be featured in a late-breaker oral presentation during the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2023 to be held June 21-24, 2023 in Vienna, Austria. The presentation was selected for inclusion in the Best of EASL Congress summary slide deck that highlights the most noteworthy contributions to the scientific program at EASL.

First FGF21 analog to enter Phase 3 development

– Positive topline results from ENLIVEN Phase 2b trial of pegozafermin in NASH demonstrated high statistical significance on both primary histology endpoints supporting advancement to Phase 3; discussions with regulatory agencies planned for the second half of 2023 –

SAN FRANCISCO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in the following upcoming conferences in May:

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 16,923,077 shares of its common stock at a public offering price per share of $16.25. In addition, 89bio has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 2,538,461 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds of the offering to 89bio, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by 89bio, are expected to be approximately $275 million. The offering is expected to close on or about March 28, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $200 million of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. In addition, 89bio is expected to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional $30 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed public offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by 89bio.

- 44mg Q2W dose had a placebo-adjusted effect size of 20% on at least one-stage fibrosis improvement without worsening of NASH (p=0.008) and 24% on NASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis (p=0.0005) -

– Topline results from ENLIVEN Phase 2b NASH trial on track for first quarter of 2023 –

– Post hoc analysis data demonstrated pegozafermin treatment significantly reduced triglycerides and other atherogenic lipids in patients with SHTG regardless of their background lipid-modifying therapy status –

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced additional pegozafermin data from the Phase 2 ENTRIGUE study in severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 72nd Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology to be held March 4-6, 2023 in New Orleans.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that the Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET.

– Topline results from ENLIVEN Phase 2b NASH trial on track for first quarter of 2023 –

– Data from cohorts 1-6 in the proof-of-concept study showed pegozafermin was generally well tolerated and had beneficial therapeutic effect in reducing liver fat and improving markers of liver injury, fibrosis and lipids –

-Completed enrollment in ENLIVEN Phase 2b NASH trial with topline data expected in the first quarter of 2023-

- New analysis of cohort 7 data using a three-reader pathologist panel showed that 6/19 patients scored as having fibrosis stage 4 at baseline (putative F4); excluding these patients resulted in higher histological response rates in the patients with F2-F3 fibrosis than previously reported -

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that Company’s Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 6th Annual NASH Investor Conference on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM ET.