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

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 12, 2022, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company” or “Crinetics”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained or incorporated herein, including the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

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

EXHIBIT 99.1

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Paltusotine’s Phase 3 PATHFNDR Program in Acromegaly and Phase 2 Program in Carcinoid Syndrome Remain on Track for Top-Line Data in 2023

CRN04894 Phase 1 Data Demonstrated Pharmacologic Proof-of-Concept for Further Development in Both Cushing’s Disease and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

CRN04777 and CRN04894 Phase 2 Studies Expected to Commence Following Finalization of Study Protocols with Global Regulators

SAN DIEGO – August 12, 2022 – Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

“Enrollment is on-track in our Phase 3 PATHFNDR program for paltusotine in acromegaly and our Phase 2 study in carcinoid syndrome, with results from these studies expected in 2023,” said Scott Struthers, Ph.D., founder and chief executive officer of Crinetics. “We continue to validate the unique early de-risking efficiency of our endocrine drug development paradigm. CRN04894 is now our third program to successfully demonstrate pharmacologic proof-of-concept in Phase 1. We are now working with global regulators to align on clinical plans for both CRN04777 and CRN04894 with the goal of initiating clinical studies in congenital HI, Cushing’s Disease, and CAH.”

Second Quarter 2022 and Recent Highlights

Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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About Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. Paltusotine, a somatostatin receptor type 2 (SST2) agonist, is in Phase 3 clinical development for acromegaly and Phase 2 clinical development for carcinoid syndrome associated with neuroendocrine tumors. Crinetics has demonstrated pharmacologic proof-of-concept in Phase 1 clinical studies for CRN04777, an investigational, oral somatostatin receptor type 5 (SST5) agonist for congenital hyperinsulinism, and for CRN04894, an investigational, oral ACTH antagonist for the treatment of Cushing’s disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and other diseases of excess ACTH. All of the company’s drug candidates are orally delivered, small molecule new chemical entities resulting from in-house drug discovery efforts.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the plans and timelines for the clinical development of paltusotine, CRN04777 and CRN04894, including the therapeutic potential and clinical benefits thereof; the expected timing of data from the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials of paltusotine in acromegaly and Phase 2 clinical trial of paltusotine in carcinoid syndrome; Crinetics’ plans to advance CRN04777 and CRN04894 into Phase 2 clinical trials and the timing thereof; plans to meet with regulators and to advance CRN04894 into a clinical program in patients for the treatment of Cushing’s disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia and to advance CRN04777 into a clinical program in patients for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism and the timing thereof; Crinetics’ anticipated cash runway and plans to advance other pipeline product candidates or discovery efforts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, top-line data that we report may change following a more comprehensive review of the data related to the clinical trials and such data may not accurately reflect the complete results of a clinical trial, and the FDA and other regulatory authorities may not agree with our interpretation of such results; advancement of CRN04894 and CRN04777 into later stage trials is dependent on and subject to the receipt of further feedback from the FDA and other regulatory agencies; we may not be able to obtain, maintain and enforce our patents and other intellectual property rights, and it may be prohibitively difficult or costly to protect such rights; the COVID-19 pandemic may disrupt Crinetics’ business and that of the third parties on which it depends, including delaying or otherwise disrupting its

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clinical trials and preclinical studies, manufacturing and supply chain, or impairing employee productivity; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of the company’s product candidates that may limit their development, regulatory approval and/or commercialization; the company’s dependence on third parties in connection with product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing; the success of Crinetics’ clinical trials and nonclinical studies; regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; clinical trials and preclinical studies may not proceed at the time or in the manner expected, or at all; the timing and outcome of research, development and regulatory review is uncertain, and Crinetics’ drug candidates may not advance in development or be approved for marketing; Crinetics may use its capital resources sooner than expected; any future impacts to our business resulting from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine or other geopolitical developments outside our control; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the company’s periodic filings with the SEC. The events and circumstances reflected in the company’s forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information on risks facing Crinetics can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Crinetics’ periodic reports, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by applicable law, Crinetics does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

Contact:

Chas Schultz

VP, IR & Corporate Communications

cschultz@crinetics.com

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(858) 450-6464

Investors / Media:
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Scienta Communications
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