Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO awarded 1.23M stock options

Q: How do the Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO stock options vest?

The footnote explains that 1/48th of the shares subject to the option vest and become exercisable in substantially equal installments on each monthly anniversary of January 1, 2026 , subject to Bernard Coulie’s continuous service.

Q: Is this Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction code is "A" , indicating an award or grant of stock options to Bernard Coulie rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Q: What type of security is reported in this Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) Form 4?

The filing reports a Stock Option (Right to Buy) derivative security, giving Bernard Coulie the right to buy Pliant Therapeutics common stock at the stated exercise price.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pliant Therapeutics President and CEO Bernard Coulie received a grant of stock options covering 1,230,000 shares of common stock on January 22, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $1.30 per share and are held directly. According to the vesting terms, 1/48th of the shares subject to the option vest and become exercisable in substantially equal monthly installments on each monthly anniversary of January 1, 2026, contingent on his continued service with the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Coulie Bernard

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	1,230,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 1,230,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/26/2026 - 04:36 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Coulie Bernard

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O PLIANT THERAPEUTICS, INC.

331 OYSTER POINT BOULEVARD

(Street)

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

94080

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PLIANT THERAPEUTICS, INC. [ PLRX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$1.3	01/22/2026		A		1,230,000		⁽¹⁾	01/22/2036	Common Stock	1,230,000	$0	1,230,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1/48th of the shares subject to such option vest and become exercisable in substantially equal installments on each monthly anniversary of January 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer on each such date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennifer Woo, attorney-in-fact	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO Bernard Coulie receive in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that President and CEO Bernard Coulie received a grant of stock options for 1,230,000 shares of Pliant Therapeutics common stock on January 22, 2026.

What is the exercise price of the new Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO stock options?

The stock options granted to Bernard Coulie have an exercise price of $1.30 per share, as disclosed in the derivative security table.

How do the Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO stock options vest?

The footnote explains that 1/48th of the shares subject to the option vest and become exercisable in substantially equal installments on each monthly anniversary of January 1, 2026, subject to Bernard Coulie’s continuous service.

How many derivative securities does the Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) CEO hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Bernard Coulie beneficially owns 1,230,000 stock options, held in direct ownership.

Is this Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction code is "A", indicating an award or grant of stock options to Bernard Coulie rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

What type of security is reported in this Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) Form 4?

The filing reports a Stock Option (Right to Buy) derivative security, giving Bernard Coulie the right to buy Pliant Therapeutics common stock at the stated exercise price.