Hepion Pharmaceuticals
HEPA

$0.6775

0.37%

Market Cap: $3.93M

About: Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses primarily on the development of drug therapy for the treatment of chronic liver diseases. This therapeutic approach targets fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, viral hepatitis, and other liver diseases. Its cyclophilin inhibitor, Rencofilstat, is being developed to offer benefits to address these multiple complex pathologies. Rencofilstat is a pan-cyclophilin inhibitor that targets multiple pathologic pathways involved in the progression of liver disease.

Employees: 22

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 6 | Existing positions reduced: 6

1.04% less ownership

Funds ownership: 16.43% [Q1] → 15.39% (-1.04%) [Q2]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 25 [Q1] → 24 (-1) [Q2]

50% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 1 | Existing positions closed: 2

51% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.78M [Q1] → $864K (-$911K) [Q2]

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Pharma Two B and Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announce Filing of Registration Statement on Form F-4 Related to Proposed Merger

KIRYAT ONO, ISRAEL and EDISON, N.J., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pharma Two B Ltd. (“Pharma Two B”), a late-clinical stage company that is developing P2B001, an innovative combination product candidate for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease (“PD”) and Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: HEPA) (“Hepion”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that has been developing a treatment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic liver diseases, today jointly announced the filing of a registration statement of Pharma Two B on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Pharma Two B and Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announce Filing of Registration Statement on Form F-4 Related to Proposed Merger

Fatty-Liver Focused Hepion Pharmaceuticals Agrees To Merge With Israel-Based Parkinson's Disease Drug Developer

Monday, Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: HEPA) entered into a definitive merger agreement with Pharma Two B Ltd., a late-clinical stage private Israeli company developing P2B001, a combination product candidate in development for Parkinson's Disease.

Fatty-Liver Focused Hepion Pharmaceuticals Agrees To Merge With Israel-Based Parkinson's Disease Drug Developer

Why Is Hepion Pharmaceuticals (HEPA) Stock Down 41% Today?

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: HEPA ) stock is diving on Monday after the biopharmaceutical company announced plans to wind down a clinical trial. A press release from the company notes that it is winding down it Phase 2b ASCEND-NASH study.

Why Is Hepion Pharmaceuticals (HEPA) Stock Down 41% Today?

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Initiates Wind-Down Activities in Phase 2b ‘ASCEND-NASH' Trial

EDISON, N.J., April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that has been developing a treatment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic liver diseases, today announced that it has begun wind-down activities in its ASCEND-NASH Trial, while continuing to explore strategic alternatives, as previously announced in December 2023.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Initiates Wind-Down Activities in Phase 2b ‘ASCEND-NASH' Trial

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Michael Purcell

EDISON, N.J., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, and other chronic diseases, today announced the appointment of Michael Purcell to the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 5, 2024.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Michael Purcell

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Announces Exercise of Warrants for Approximately $2.0 Million Aggregate Gross Proceeds

EDISON, N.J., Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on artificial intelligence assisted therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic diseases, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the immediate exercise of an outstanding Series B common stock purchase warrant held by an institutional investor to purchase an aggregate of 980,393 shares of Hepion common stock for gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $2.0 million.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Announces Exercise of Warrants for Approximately $2.0 Million Aggregate Gross Proceeds

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Present at NASH-TAG 2024

EDISON, N.J., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic diseases, today announced that an abstract highlighting its lead drug candidate, rencofilstat, will be presented at the 2024 NASH-TAG Conference, which is being held January 4-6, 2024, in Park City, Utah.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Present at NASH-TAG 2024

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Announces Restructuring Plan to Enhance Shareholder Value and Management Changes

Restructuring program purpose is to preserve capital and optimize clinical development program Management plans to continue to evaluate its Phase 2b ASCEND-NASH clinical trial taking in account current market environment Cash runway extended into Q2 2025 EDISON, N.J., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic diseases, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic restructuring plan with the objective of preserving capital by initially reducing operating costs by approximately 60% going forward.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals Announces Restructuring Plan to Enhance Shareholder Value and Management Changes

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 7th Obesity & NASH Drug Development Summit

EDISON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”), and other chronic diseases, today announced that it will present at the 7th Obesity & NASH Drug Development Summit taking place November 27 – 29, 2023 in Boston.

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 7th Obesity & NASH Drug Development Summit

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