AtaiBeckley Added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI)
Rhea-AI Summary
AtaiBeckley (NASDAQ: ATAI) said its common stock was added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NBI), effective prior to market open on Dec 22, 2025. The company cited progress in 2025 including approximately $300 million of capital raised, advancement of multiple clinical programs toward late‑stage development, a strategic combination between atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech, and an expected U.S. corporate domiciliation around year‑end.
The NBI tracks Nasdaq‑listed biopharma securities meeting market‑cap, trading volume, and seasoning criteria and is selected annually in December; inclusion can increase visibility among index funds and institutional investors.
Positive
- $300 million capital raise completed in 2025
- Added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NBI) effective Dec 22, 2025
- Advanced multiple clinical programs toward late‑stage development
- Completed strategic combination between atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ATAI gained 8.59%, outpacing biotech peers like QURE (+5.98%), SYRE (+3.86%), and RAPP (+3.40%), while VERV was slightly negative (-0.09%), pointing to a stock-specific reaction to the NBI news.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11 | Patent grant | Positive | +2.1% | New U.S. patent for EMP-01 with exclusivity protection through 2043. |
| Nov 19 | Leadership changes | Neutral | -4.2% | Executive and board reshuffle to reinforce leadership structure. |
| Nov 13 | Conference participation | Neutral | -4.6% | Announcement of participation in a major healthcare investor conference. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings & updates | Positive | -2.3% | Q3 results plus Breakthrough Therapy designation and financing milestones. |
| Nov 10 | Clinical data | Positive | -0.2% | Positive Phase 2b OLE data for BPL-003 in treatment-resistant depression. |
Recent positive clinical and corporate updates have often produced modest or even negative next-day moves, suggesting a history of muted or fading reactions to good news.
Over the last few months, AtaiBeckley has reported several key milestones. A new U.S. patent for EMP-01 with protection to 2043 and positive Phase 2b OLE data for BPL-003 supported its mental health pipeline. Q3 2025 results highlighted Breakthrough Therapy designation, a public offering of about $150 million, and liquidity extending into 2029. Despite these developments, share reactions around prior news were generally modest, making today’s index-addition move comparatively strong.
Regulatory & Risk Context
The company has an effective S-3ASR filed on September 29, 2025, registering securities for resale and allowing flexible offerings, with at least 3 prospectus supplements (including 424B5 and 424B7) already filed, indicating active use of this registration.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores AtaiBeckley’s progress by securing inclusion in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, which requires meeting criteria like minimum market capitalization and average daily trading volume. It follows a year marked by capital raising of approximately $300 million and pipeline advances. Investors may track future index-related ownership changes, the company’s use of its effective S-3ASR, and upcoming clinical and regulatory milestones for BPL-003 and EMP-01.
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NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atai Beckley N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI) (“AtaiBeckley” or “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform patient outcomes by developing effective, rapid-acting and convenient mental health treatments, today announced its common stock has been added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (Nasdaq: NBI), effective prior to market open on Monday, December 22, 2025.
“2025 has been a defining year for AtaiBeckley, marked by meaningful progress across our pipeline and corporate foundation. We strengthened our balance sheet by raising approximately
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About Atai Beckley N.V.
AtaiBeckley is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform patient outcomes by developing effective, rapid-acting, and convenient mental health treatments. It was formed through the strategic combination of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. and Beckley Psytech Limited in November 2025. AtaiBeckley’s pipeline of novel therapies includes BPL-003 (mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), VLS-01 (DMT buccal film) for TRD and EMP-01 ((R)-MDMA HCI) for social anxiety disorder, which are in Phase 2 clinical development. It is also advancing a drug discovery program to identify novel, non-hallucinogenic 5-HT2AR agonists for opioid use disorder and TRD. These programs aim to create new possibilities in mental health by providing effective, commercially scalable, and convenient interventional psychiatry therapies that can integrate seamlessly into healthcare systems.
For the latest updates and to learn more about the AtaiBeckley mission, visit www.ataibeckley.com or follow the Company on LinkedIn and on X.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “initiate,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “potentially,” “preliminary,” “likely,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements include express or implied statements relating to, among other things: the potential benefits of the strategic combination; our business strategy and plans; the timing and potential benefits of the redomiciliation; statements regarding our inclusion in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index; the potential, success and timing of development and progress of trials and related milestones of our product candidates; and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, research and development and capital expenditures.
Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the important factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in AtaiBeckley’s other filings with the SEC. AtaiBeckley disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than to the extent required by applicable law.
Contact Information
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Media Contact:
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