MapLight Therapeutics

MPLT

Market cap $545M

Reported positive results from the potentially registrational Phase 2 ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA in schizophrenia, supporting advancement into a Phase 3 ZEPHYR-2 trial Continued advancement of ML-007C-MA in ADP, with enrollment ongoing in the Phase 2 VISTA trial and topline results expected in the second half of 2027 Reported Phase 2 IRIS results for ML-004 in autism spectrum disorder, with clinically meaningful improvements in irritability observed in a prespecified adolescent subgroup Primarily focusing resources on the advancement of ML-007C-MA Ended the quarter with $351.3 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments, which, together with the Company's recent $150 million private placement, is expected to extend cash runway through 2028, including through the projected readouts for both VISTA and ZEPHYR-2 SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update. “With positive Phase 2 data from ZEPHYR and continued progress in VISTA, we are focusing our efforts on advancing ML-007C-MA in both schizophrenia and ADP,” said Chris Kroeger, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MapLight.

SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, announced today that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional and accredited investors to sell securities in a private placement financing (the “PIPE”) for gross proceeds of approximately $150 million, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses. The financing is being led by new and existing institutional investors.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP ("SBS"), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors ofMapLight Therapeutics, Inc. ("MapLight" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MPLT) for violations of the securities laws. INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (MPLT) Discusses Top Line Results of Phase 2 ZEPHYR Study of ML-007C-MA in Schizophrenia Transcript

Maplight Therapeutics NASDAQ: MPLT reported that its Phase II ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA met its primary endpoint in schizophrenia, with the twice-daily regimen producing a statistically significant improvement in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale, or PANSS, total scores versus placebo at five weeks.

MapLight Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:MPLT) stock is trading lower on Monday after the company reported topline data from its Phase 2 ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA, an oral M1/M4 muscarinic agonist (betovumeline) co-formulated with a peripherally acting anticholinergic (fesoterodine), in adults with an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia.

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MapLight Therapeutics said on Monday its schizophrenia drug failed to show statistically significant symptom improvement in the once-daily dosing arm of ​a mid-stage trial, sending its shares tumbling 55% in ‌premarket trading.

The trial, designed and sized to support registration, met its primary endpoint, with the 210/3 mg BID dose demonstrating a statistically significant improvement in PANSS total score compared to placebo at Week 5 with an effect size of 0.37 (LS mean difference vs PBO -4.5, p=0.015) Cognitive performance was improved (ES=0.51, p=0.041) in those with baseline cognitive impairment on a prespecified secondary endpoint 210/3 mg BID dose also achieved significant separation on key secondary endpoints, including CGI-S (ES=0.48, p=0.002) and PANSS Positive Marder Factor (ES=0.39, p=0.012) ML-007C-MA was generally well tolerated at both doses studied, with no serious or drug-related severe adverse events and low rates of GI-related discontinuations No fasting requirement and a one-dose titration support a tolerability profile expected to translate into real-world adherence Data support proceeding with an additional trial, also designed to be registrational, to replicate this result; Company to engage with FDA at End-of-Phase 2 Meeting Company to host live webcast today at 8:00 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, today announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 ZEPHYR trial evaluating ML-007C-MA, an oral M1/M4 muscarinic agonist (betovumeline) co-formulated with a peripherally acting anticholinergic (fesoterodine), in adults with an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia. The trial met its primary endpoint, with the 210/3 mg twice-daily (BID) dose demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score compared to placebo at Week 5.

SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the appointment of Martin Babler and Troy Cox to its Board of Directors following their election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 23, 2026. Mr. Babler and Mr. Cox succeed Robert Malenka, M.D., Ph.D., and Jim Trenkle, Ph.D., who did not stand for re-election and have concluded their service on the Board. Mr. Babler has been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, and Mr. Cox has been appointed Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.