# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-113901.hdr.sgml**: 20251119

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-113901

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 41

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251119

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251119

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251119

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001346830
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36279
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251496602

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3 SUGAR CREEK CTR. BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** STE 525
- **CITY:** SUGAR LAND
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77478
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (713) 489-8654

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3 SUGAR CREEK CTR. BLVD.
- **STREET 2:** STE 525
- **CITY:** SUGAR LAND
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77478

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Cara Therapeutics, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100721

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Cara Therapeutics Inc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20051213

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) **November 19, 2025**

**TVARDI THERAPEUTICS, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-36279** | **75-3175693** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |
| **3 Sugar Creek Ctr. Blvd.<br> Suite 525<br> Sugar Land, Texas** |  | **77478** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(713) 489-8654**

**Not Applicable**

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2.):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp;TVRD | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On November 19, 2025, Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") made available an updated corporate presentation, which can be found on the Company's website (the "Corporate Presentation"). The Corporate Presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished under "Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure" and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by us, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

***(d) Exhibits***

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| [99.1](tm2531635d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Corporate Presentation, dated November 19, 2025.](tm2531635d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | TVARDI THERAPEUTICS, INC. | TVARDI THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
| Date: November 19, 2025 | By: | /s/ Imran Alibhai |
|  | Name: | Imran Alibhai |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img001.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overview November 2025 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This presentation contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this presentation, including statements about our expectations regarding the potential benefits, activity, effec tiveness, and safety of our product candidates, our expectations with regard to the design and results of our research and development programs, preclinical studies, and cli nical trials, including the timing and availability of data from such studies and trials, our preclinical, clinical, and regulatory development plans for our product candidates, including the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for our product candidates, our expectations with regard to our ability to license, acquire, discover, and develop additional products candidates and advance such product candidates into, and successfully complete, preclinical studies and clinical trials, the potential market size and size of the potential patient populations for our product candidates and any future product candidates, our ability to maintain existing, and establish new, strategic collaborations, licensing, or other arrangements, the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering our initial product candidates and any future product candidates, our business strategy, and our future results of operations and financial position, and our anticipated cash runway are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Risks regarding our business are described in detail in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and our other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation reflect our current views with respect to future events, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. This presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by us relating to market size and growth and other data about our industry. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. Industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies generally indicate that their information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, although they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. In addition, projections, assumptions, and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the markets in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. This presentation contains trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of Tvardi and other companies which are the property of their respective owners. 2 Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Hepatocellular carcinoma 2. Investigational new drug 3 Targeting STAT3: Central Mediator of Fibrosis-Driven Diseases Deep expertise in STAT3 biology Potential to serve as a disease-modifying therapy TTI-109: designed to enhance delivery of STAT3 inhibitor & improve tolerability Multiple near-term data catalysts expected • Unlocking highly-validated target within fibrosis-driven diseases • Demonstrated target engagement and disease modification across animal models of fibrosis • Phase 1 demonstrated enhanced biological activity in fibrotic cancers • Phase 2 ongoing in fibrosis-driven HCC1 evaluating both mono-and combination therapy • HCC1 Phase 1b/2 topline data in 1H:2026 • TTI-109 healthy volunteer data in 1H:2026 • TTI-109 IND2 filed June 2025 • Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers ongoing |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4 STAT3's Dual Mechanism of Action in Fibrosis-Driven Diseases EXTRINSICALLY Up-regulates T-cell Activation Immune Activation Regression Tvardi's Approach Tvardi's Impact INTRINSICALLY Down-regulates Proliferation INTRINSIC (Cellular) EXTRINSIC (Immune) Immune Suppression Pro-proliferative cells Activation of STAT3 Deposition and Proliferation Mechanism of the Canonical Pathway STAT3P- STAT3P+ STAT3P- MDSC STAT3P+ MDSC CD8+ Apoptotic Cell |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Seasoned Leadership: Deep R&D and Operational Expertise Sujal Shah Chairman Michael Wyzga Director Cynthia Smith Director Susan Shiff, PhD Director Wallace Hall Director Imran Alibhai, PhD CEO & Director Dan Conn, JD, MBA CFO John Kauh, MD CMO David Tweardy, MD Founder & Advisor Ron DePinho, MD Founder & Advisor Keith Flaherty, MD Advisor (Oncology) Jeff Swigris, DO Advisor (Fibrosis) Management Team Scientific Advisory Board Board of Directors BioMatrix Partners |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. We plan to commence clinical trials in fibrosis and/or oncology pending IND submission and FDA feedback 6 Our Pipeline Program Indication Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Anticipated Milestone TTI-101 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Topline Data Reported Oct 2025 Additional Analysis Ongoing TTI-101 Hepatocellular Carcinoma 1H:2026 Phase 1b/2 topline data TTI-109 Fibrosis-driven Disease1 1H:2026 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer data |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img007.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TTI-101 in HCC |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img008.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jung KH et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2017. Genetically engineered HepPTEN- murine model that replicates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 8 TTI-101 Reversed Multiple Pathogenic Steps of Liver Cancer in a NASH-induced HCC Model Inflammation Fibrosis/Cirrhosis HCC STAT3-mediated pathogenesis TTI-101 STAT3-inhibition in NASH-induced HCC TTI-101 Microsteatosis Tumor volume Placebo TTI-101 TTI-101 Fibrosis Placebo TTI-101 After formation of tumors at 11 months, we observed treatment with TTI-101 therapeutically reduced inflammation, fibrosis, and tumor growth |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img009.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tsimberidou et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 9 Phase 1 Clinical Trial: First in Human TTI-101 Monotherapy Study Design Advanced Solid Tumors Liver Cancer Liver Cancer RP2D Other Solid Tumors Other Solid Tumors RP2D Objectives: • Primary: Maximum tolerated dose, safety, and pharmacokinetics • Secondary: Clinical efficacy and pharmacodynamics Dose Escalation Dose Expansion |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img010.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tsimberidou et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 10 Phase 1 Clinical Trial: TTI-101 Monotherapy Led to Durable Partial Responses in Fibrotic Tumors Baseline Cycle 3, Day 1 Cycle 5, Day 1 Diameter Length in mm (% Change from Baseline) 41mm (0%) 21mm (-49%) 14mm (-66%) 46mm (0%) 19mm (-59%) 14mm (-70%) Target Lung Met Target Liver Met Partial Responder A: HCC • Failed sorafenib, pembro, nivo, nivo+bev • Best Response: 42% Reduction in Sum of Targets Overall • Sustained PR for 10 months Partial Responder B: HCC • Failed lenvatinib, nivo • Best Response: 66% Reduction in Sum of Targets Overall • Sustained PR for 14 months |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tsimberidou et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2025; SD: Stable Disease; TREAE: Treatment related adverse events; F1-3: Formulation 1-3 11 Phase 1: TTI-101 Monotherapy Clinical Trial Summary PK / PD Tolerability Biological Activity • Well-tolerated BID oral dosing • No DLTs \*Most severe AE counted per subject by grade (G1/2=grade 1 or 2, G3=grade 3) \*\*5 subjects started on F2 and transitioned to F3 \*\*\*Elevated alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) is the sum of elevated ALT and AST events TRAEs Occurring in >10% of Patients • Exposures in humans above the level required for efficacy in preclinical oncology and fibrosis models • Linear PK from DL1-3 • Cmin above the IC90 for STAT3 induced growth • Exposure plateaued at DL3, resulting in a RP2D of 12.8mg/kg/day Median % Change from Baseline in pY-STAT3 H-Score (proportion and intensity of pY-STAT3 staining) All patients with paired biopsies n=8 All SD patients with paired biopsies n=3 -80% -60% -40% -20% 0% ↓79% Among Stable Disease 8/10 patients had elevated pY-STAT3 at baseline; elevated pY-STAT3 defined as H-score >30 on a 0-300 scale ↓55% Overall • 100% of patients with elevated pY-STAT3 levels at baseline demonstrated decrease within ~6 weeks of TTI-101 therapy • 55% decrease in pY-STAT3 overall; 79% in SD • Enhanced biological activity in fibrotic cancers with ORR that exceeds current standard of care in HCC • Current expected ORR in 2L HCC is <5% 35% 47% 3, 18% Best Overall Response Among HCC Patients, N=17 Median prior therapies=2 Paired Biopsies after ~6 weeks of TTI-101 Partial Response Stable Disease Progressive Disease Formulation F1 N=15 F2 N=47 F3 N=7\*\* Grade, n (%) G1/2 G3 G1/2 G3 G1/2 G3 Diarrhoea 3 (20) 3 (20) 16 (34) 6 (13) 2 (29) 0 (0) Nausea 4 (26) 0 (0) 6 (13) 1 (2) 0 (0) 1 (14) Fatigue 6 (40) 0 (0) 4 (8) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) Elevated ALT/AST\*\*\* 1 (7) 1 (7) 1 (2) 4 (8) 1 (14) 1 (14) Dose reduction 3 (20) 2 (4) 0 (0) Dose discont. 0 (0) 2 (4) 0 (0) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img012.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Adapted from Zhao, Y et al. Hepatology. 2021 2. Cohen et al. Ann Oncol. 2018 3. Siu et al. JAMA Oncol. 2019. ICI: Immune Checkpoint Inhibition; Bev: Bevacizumab. Certain data on this slide are based on cross-study comparisons and are not based on any head-to-head clinical trials. Cross-study comparisons are inherently limited and may suggest misleading similarities and differences. The values shown in the cross-study comparisons are directional and may not be directly comparable. 4. Tsimberidou et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 12 Strong Rationale for TTI-101 and ICI Combination Therapy 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 90 180 270 360 450 540 Days Sum of Targets Non-Target Lesion Preclinical Model POC Established for STAT3 Inhibition + ICI Phase 1 Trial Responder Overcame ICI Resistance After TTI-101 Monotherapy → → Ph 2: Danvatirsen (STAT3 ASO) + Durvalumab (ICI) in 2L HNSCC2 Danvatirsen key limitations: • Observed AEs: Thrombocytopenia and transaminitis • Onerous dosing: IV 3x week 1 then Q weekly • Poor PD: Inhibition of STAT3 not observed in tumor, only in stroma Danvatirsen development suspended by AZN/Ionis Durva3 Dan+Durva2 ORR 9% 23% CR 0% 7% TTI-101 additive to 1L SoC (ICI + Bev)1 Progression due to non-target lesion New Response ICI + Bev Rechallenge Sum of Tumor Responses After ICI Failure, On TTI-101 Therapy and After ICI+Bev Rechallenge4 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 ICI Failure: Nivolumab 1 cycle Lesion Measurement (diameter long, mm) TTI-101 Treatment: 14 cycles |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img013.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. World Health Organization (WHO) 2. WHO US Statistics 3. American Cancer Society 4. Represents range of ORRs from previous studies (MORPHEUS, Tempest, IMBrave150). 5. 2nd line ORR expected to be <5% as 2nd line therapies inhibit VEGF/angiogenesis as common mechanism with bevacizumab and pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) has common mechanism with atezolizumab (anti-PDL-1). 13 TTI-101 is Designed to Provide a Distinct and Synergistic Mechanism for Unmet Need in HCC Overview of Current Treatment Landscape + Role of TTI-101 • HCC is 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths in the world1 • Annually in the US, >42,000 new cases of HCC and ~32,000 deaths recorded2 • Incidence has more than tripled since 19803 HCC Disease Overview Triplet Anti-PD-(L)1 Combos + TTI-101 Potential SoC with TTI-101 Doublet Anti-PD-1s + TTI-101 Monotherapy TTI-101 Anti-PD-(L)1 + Anti-VEGF 10-27% ORR4 Standard of Care First Line TKIs & Anti-VEGF Therapy <5% ORR5 Second Line No Available Therapies Third Line ~70% do not respond and eventually >95% progress >90% do not respond and progress |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img014.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NCT05440708; Dayyani et al. JCO. 2024 14 REVERTLiver Cancer: Phase 2 Study of TTI-101 in HCC • Overall Response Rate (ORR) • Duration of Response (DoR) • Progression-free survival • Liver stiffness (elastogram) • Biomarkers (IL-6/AFP) • pY-STAT3 in tumor (21 US Sites) Phase 1b Dose Finding (up to N=54) Phase 2 Expansion (N=100) TTI-101 RP2D (N=30) TTI-101 (N=12) Last Line: no available therapies that will confer clinical benefit RP2D Last Line Rationale: Confirmation of P1 PoC TTI-101 monotherapy A TTI-101 RP2D + pembrolizumab (N=30) TTI-101 + pembrolizumab (N=11) RP2D 2 nd Line Rationale: TTI-101 overcomes anti-PD-(L)1 resistance 2 nd Line: progressed on anti-PD-(L)1 first line B TTI-101 RP2D + atezo/bev (N=40) TTI-101 + atezo/bev (N=up to 36) RP2D 1 st Line Rationale: TTI-101 is synergistic with anti-PD-L1 and anti-angiogenic inhibition 1 st Line: treatment naïve C Early clinical data suggests clinical benefit across treatment lines |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img015.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preliminary radiographic change from baseline RECIST measurements (best response). Data as of Aug 2024. This interim data set was not subject to the standard quality control measures typically associated with final clinical trial results. 1. Tempest press release 23 Apr 2023 of Phase 2 Study. Tempesttx.com 2. Roche Phase 2: Finn et al. J Clin Oncol. 2023 3. Roche Phase 3: Finn et al. NEJM. 2020. 4. Cheng et al. J Hepatol. 2022 † Certain data on this slide are based on cross-study comparisons and are not based on any head-to-head clinical trials. Cross-study comparisons are inherently limited and may suggest misleading similarities and differences. The values shown in the cross-study comparisons are directional and may not be directly comparable. 15 REVERTLiver Cancer: Interim Phase 1b/2 Data 67% 33% 50% 50% 8% 33% 58% Cohort A: TTI-101 Monotherapy at RP2D Cohort B: TTI-101 (RP2D) + Pembro Cohort C: TTI-101 + Atezo/Bev \*One patient on protocol for 6 weeks. Patient discontinued combination due to an unrelated AE. After recovery from AE, patient continued with atezo/bev and investigator reported complete response. Patient considered non-evaluable for efficacy. As DCR (disease control rate: CR+PR+SD) and ORR (objective response rate: CR+PR) are based on intent to treat population of all patients N=21 this patient is only included in denominator. N=8 N=12 Study Publication Date DCR ORR REVERTHCC Prelim Ongoing 92% 33% Tempest1 2023 63% 10% MORPHEUS2 2023 56% 11% IMBrave1503 2020-22 74% 27% Early results compare favorably to 3rd party trials† : Partial Response Stable Disease Progressive Disease \* 49% of patients in IMBrave150 atezo/bev arm had HBV-associated HCC and demonstrated a higher likelihood of benefit relative to non-HBV patients4 REVERTHCC Cohort C has no patients with HBV-associated HCC  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img016.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16 Key Takeaways: TTI-101 in HCC Inhibition of STAT3 activation to have dual therapeutic effect on cancer cells – overcoming tumorigenesis and immune suppression Clinically meaningful activity in both monotherapy and combination therapy in areas of unmet need Topline results from ongoing Phase 2 REVERTLIVER CANCER trial expected in 1H:2026 STAT3 long recognized as prime target in oncology; >95% of patients with HCC have activated STAT3 in their tumors STAT3: Well-Established Biology Differentiated Approach Encouraging Clinical Activity Near-Term Clinical Milestone |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img017.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STAT3's Canonical Function Plays a Central Role in Fibrosis-Driven Diseases IL6 Growth Factor Receptors Cytokine Receptors Non-TRKs Extracellular Intrinsic: Proliferation & Survival Extrinsic: Immune Suppression Activated STAT3 is a key driver in immunosuppressive proliferative diseases Cytosol Nucleus G Protein Canonical STAT3 Nuclear Function Tvardi's small molecules inhibit STAT3 nuclear function… …With no impact on STAT3 mitochondrial function1 • Across a variety of models, STAT3 inhibition in preclinical studies using Tvardi's molecules have resulted in observed: • Reduction of inflammatory markers • Reversal of established fibrosis • Reduction of immunosuppressive markers with a promotion of immunostimulatory factors 17 1. Kasembeli et al. Biochem Pharmacol. 2021 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img018.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Denton CP. et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2018. 2. O'Donoghue RJ. et al. EMBO Mol Med. 2012. 3. Degryse AL. et al. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2011 18 STAT3 Activation is a Central Catalyst in the Fibrotic Cascade IL6-/- STAT3 WT +/- % △ Notch Lung Collagen IL6 TGFβ NF-KB MAPK Hedgehog PI3K/AKT Wnt Injury Triggers Fibrotic Signaling Pathways Haploinsufficiency of STAT3 (STAT3+/-) protects mice from development of lung fibrosis vs. knockout of IL62 or TGFβR3 which still results in fibrosis Clotting & Coagulation Fibroblast Proliferation ECM Deposition Macrophage Neutrophil T-cell Platelet Activation ECM Fibrosis Fibroblast Myofibroblast Inflammatory Cell Migration Major Drivers1 P Feedback Loops Feedback Loops \*p < 0.05 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img019.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Robinson et al. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025. IBD-UC: Inflammatory bowel disease-ulcerative colitis; Dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) model. 2. Pedroza et al. FASEB J. 2016. IPF: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Bleomycin (BLM) model. 3. Kauh et al. CHEST. 2024. 4. McKenna et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2025. 5. Jung KH et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2017. Genetically engineered model (GEM) of HepPTEN- mice that replicate nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) induced HCC. 5. Pedroza et al. Rheum. 2017; SSc: Systemic Sclerosis; Genetically engineered model (GEM) of tight skin (Tsk-1) mice that spontaneously develop fibrosis 19 IPF (BLM)2 IBD-UC (DSS)1 SSc (GEM)6 Normalized colon length ✓ Reduced colonic inflammatory indices ✓ Marked reduction in colonic Th17+ cells and increased apoptosis among colonic CD4+ T cells Reduced dermal fibrosis ✓ Reduced dermal thickness and collagen ✓ Attenuated TGF-β-induced expression of profibrotic mediators from observed inhibition of STAT3 activation Activity of Tvardi's STAT3 Inhibitors Across Proliferative Models Tsk-1 mice + placebo Tsk-1 mice + TTI-101 0% DSS + placebo 5% DSS + placebo 5% DSS + TTI-101 Reduced fibrosis and improved lung function2 ✓ Murine models demonstrated modulation of intrinsic and extrinsic mediators associated with fibrosis3 ✓ Human lung slices demonstrated TTI-101 yields greater modulation of fibrotic genes vs standard of care4 NASH (GEM)5 Reduced liver fibrosis ✓ After formation of tumors, therapeutically reduced inflammation, fibrosis, and tumor growth ✓ Downregulated profibrotic genes in liver and tumor placebo TTI-101 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img021.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kauh et al. CHEST. 2024. Bleomycin-induced IPF mouse model: therapeutically treated with TTI-101 9 days after induction of fibrosis using bleomycin. 21 TTI-101's Impact on Both Intrinsic and Extrinsic (Suppression) STAT3 Canonical Functions Associated with Fibrosis TTI-101 Demonstrated a Dose-Dependent Increase in the Modulation and Activity of T-cells: No Bleomycin Bleomycin + Placebo Bleomycin + 50 mg/kg TTI-101 Bleomycin + 25 mg/kg TTI-101 Bleomycin + 12.5 mg/kg TTI-101 ↑ Induction of T-cell Maturation / Activation TTI-101 TTI-101 STAT1 IFN γ TTI-101 Perforin NK granule protein 7 TTI-101 ↑ Cytotoxic Effect of T and NK Cells ↑ Extrinsic Apoptotic Pathway Granzyme A Granzyme B TTI-101 TTI-101 Guanylate Binding Protein 3 XAF1 TTI-101 TTI-101 ↑ Inflammasome / Interferon Response |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img022.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kauh et al. CHEST. 2024 22 Mechanistic Data Revealed Tvardi's STAT3 Inhibitors Down-regulated Proliferation (Injury) and Up-regulated Immune Modulation (Repair) ↑ Proliferation ↑ Clotting & coagulation ↑ Fibroblast proliferation ↑ ECM deposition Fibrosis ↓ Immune Modulation ↓ T-cell responses ↓ Proliferation ✓Attenuate clotting & coagulation ✓Reverse fibroblast activation ✓Reverse ECM deposition Fibrosis + ↑ Immune Modulation ✓Induce T-cell maturation and activation ✓Induce cytotoxic effect of NK-and T-cells Injury Repair TUMORIGENESIS & DRUG RESISTANCE |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img023.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TTI-109 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img024.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TTI-101 TTI-109: Design of Prodrug as Next Generation STAT3 Inhibitor TTI-101 Phosphate prodrug designed to rapidly convert to active TTI-101 in the blood P TTI-109 • Preserve mechanism of action • Improve drug delivery • Diminish GI exposure • Patent protection TTI-109 Design 24 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img025.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25 TTI-109: Possesses Desired Characteristics of Next STAT3 Inhibitor IND-Enabling GLP Results ✓ No toxicology findings with TTI-109; consistent with absence of findings with TTI-101 ✓ Systemic exposures provided a large safety margin for anticipated clinical doses ✓ At equal molar doses, TTI-109 gave equal exposures of TTI-101 ✓ Rapidly converted to active moiety TTI-101 IND Filed June 2025 \*The pharmacokinetics of TTI-109 and TTI-101 were evaluated in GLP toxicology studies in rats and monkeys. Systemic exposures to TTI-101 from TTI-109 administration were predictable in terms of molar equivalent amounts of anticipated TTI-101. 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Mean Plasma Concentration (ng/mL) Time (h) TTI-109 28-Day GLP Monkey Study: TTI-109 vs TTI-101 Concentrations TTI-109 TTI-101 @ 2 hr >95% of TTI-109 has converted to TTI-101 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img026.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Confirm key findings from IND-enabling studies in a Phase 1 healthy volunteer study • Pharmacokinetics • Rapid conversion of TTI-109 to TTI-101 • Dose-dependent increase in systemic exposures • TTI-109 vs TTI-101 cross-over to demonstrate similar exposures of active moiety • Safety and tolerability of TTI-109 vs TTI-101 26 Overall Goals for Ongoing Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Study with TTI-109 Phase 1 Data Expected 1H 2026 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img027.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Hepatocellular carcinoma 2. Investigational new drug. 27 Targeting STAT3: Central Mediator of Fibrosis-Driven Diseases Deep expertise in STAT3 biology Potential to serve as a disease-modifying therapy TTI-109: designed to enhance delivery of STAT3 inhibitor & improve tolerability Multiple near-term data catalysts expected • Unlocking highly-validated target within fibrosis-driven diseases • Demonstrated target engagement and disease modification across animal models of fibrosis • Phase 1 demonstrated enhanced biological activity in fibrotic cancers • Phase 2 ongoing in fibrosis-driven HCC1 evaluating both mono-and combination therapy • HCC1 Phase 1b/2 topline data in 1H:2026 • TTI-109 healthy volunteer data in 1H:2026 • TTI-109 IND2 filed June 2025 • Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers ongoing |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2531635d1_ex99-1img028.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. As of November 10, 2025. 2. As of September 30, 2025 28 Financial Overview and Upcoming Milestones Select Corporate Information Ticker TVRD HQ Houston, TX Shares Outstanding1 9,381,344 Cash / Cash Equivalents / ST Investments2 $36.5 M Upcoming Milestones 1H 2026 Results from TTI-109 Phase 1 Trial 1H 2026 Topline Results from TTI-101 Phase 2 HCC Trial Anticipated Cash Runway Expected to Fund Tvardi's Operating Plan into Q4 2026 |

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