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Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBM), also known as Psyence BioMed, is a biopharmaceutical and life sciences biotechnology company focused on nature-derived psilocybin and ibogaine-based psychedelic medicine. Its news flow reflects activity across clinical development, manufacturing, capital markets, and strategic partnerships.
Readers of the PBM news page can expect updates on the company’s Phase IIb clinical trial evaluating psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for Adjustment Disorder in palliative care or in patients with cancer. News releases describe milestones such as patient dosing, expansion of clinical sites in Australia, and ethics approvals for the use of PsyLabs’ psilocybin product in the trial.
The company also issues announcements on its ibogaine operations and supply chain, including the establishment of sustainable iboga bark sourcing in Africa and the production of GMP-compliant, high-purity ibogaine hydrochloride (Ibogaine HCl) and Total Alkaloid Extracts through its partner PsyLabs. These updates highlight progress in securing psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients for clinical and therapeutic markets.
Other PBM news items cover strategic investments and financial decisions, such as follow-on investments in PsyLabs, share consolidation (reverse stock split) actions, and capital management frameworks that include potential share repurchase programs, as described by the company. Communications may also address leadership changes, board appointments, and corporate governance developments disclosed in conjunction with SEC filings.
In addition, Psyence BioMed publishes news on its psilocybin longevity research initiative, which examines biological markers associated with aging, and on its broader positioning in the emerging psychedelics and longevity sectors. Investors and observers who follow PBM news can use this page to track the company’s clinical progress, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory and capital markets updates over time.
Psyence Biomed (Nasdaq: PBM) has executed binding agreements with Optimi Health Corp, advancing from their previous non-binding Letter of Intent. Under the agreements, Optimi becomes the exclusive worldwide supplier of GMP-certified, nature-derived psilocybin for Psyence's drug development and commercialization initiatives in Palliative Care.
Optimi will provide comprehensive Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) support for regulatory submissions related to Psyence's clinical trials and future Investigational New Drug applications. The company is currently advancing its Phase IIb clinical trial for Adjustment Disorder in Palliative Care, with plans for Phase III studies.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) provided a shareholder update highlighting significant progress. The company's Phase IIb clinical trial for nature-derived psilocybin in Palliative Care patients with Adjustment Disorder is advancing, with patient screening commenced. Their stake in PsyLabs has doubled in value to approximately $2 million following an independent valuation. The company has strengthened its financial position through debt-for-equity swap agreements with Psyence Group and Newcourt SPAC Sponsor. PBM expects to enter 2025 substantially debt-free and is on track to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements by year-end. Topline data from the Phase IIb trial is expected in H2 2025.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has received a favorable outcome from its Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Hearing. The Nasdaq Hearings Panel granted the company an extension until December 31st, 2024, to meet all continued listing requirements. The company plans to transfer from The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market and implement a 1-for-75 share consolidation to meet the $1 minimum bid price requirement. Shareholders approved this consolidation during the November 12th Annual General Meeting. The company must comply with requirements including $1.0 million minimum market value of publicly held shares and $2.5 million minimum stockholders' equity.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has announced the implementation of a 1-for-75 share consolidation, effective November 26, 2024. This consolidation, approved by shareholders on November 12, 2024, aims to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. Every 75 existing common shares will be combined into one share, with fractional shares rounded up or down accordingly. The company will continue trading under the symbol 'PBM' with a new CUSIP number 74449F209. The consolidation will uniformly affect all shareholders and adjust the company's outstanding warrants and equity awards proportionally.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) held its annual and special meeting with 43.5% shareholder participation, approving five key resolutions. Shareholders approved the appointment of auditors (90.84%), share consolidation (84.1%), 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (76.57%), and nomination of directors (>79.32%). The company will implement a 75-to-1 share consolidation effective November 22, 2024, to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirements. Trading under PBM symbol will continue on November 25, 2024. Additionally, PBM received a Nasdaq Staff determination letter on November 7, noting non-compliance with the Low Priced Stocks Rule, as shares traded at $0.10 or less for ten consecutive days.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has completed the acquisition of Psyence Group's 11.13% stake in PsyLabs, a private company specializing in psychedelic APIs and extracts production. The deal involves a debt-for-equity swap where Psyence Biomed issued 845,394 common shares at $0.50 per share to Psyence Group. PsyLabs has granted Psyence Biomed an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing IP license to supply pharmaceutical-grade, EU GMP nature-derived psilocybin for potential treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder and other Substance Use Disorders. The agreement includes a 'make whole payment' provision if share prices fall below $0.50 by January 15, 2025.
Psyence Biomed (Nasdaq: PBM) has announced the addition of Empax Center in Perth, Australia as the second trial site for its ongoing Phase IIb clinical trial. The study evaluates nature-derived psilocybin for treating Adjustment Disorder in Palliative Care. The company expects to begin patient recruitment this quarter, with topline data anticipated in the second half of 2025. The trial is supported by partnerships with Fluence and iNGENū CRO. In July, Psyence successfully exported its drug product PEX010 to Australia, and patient screening is set to begin with first subject randomization expected in early December.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has provided an update on its strategic acquisition of an equity stake in PsyLabs and the progress of PsyLabs' collaboration with a contract drug manufacturing organization (CDMO). This collaboration aims to advance the development of nature-derived psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) towards E.U. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.
Key points:
- PsyLabs has entered phase two of its development process, focusing on upscaling the purification process for commercial viability.
- The CDMO is working to validate that PsyLabs' high-purity psilocybin extraction methods can be replicated on a commercial scale.
- This progress is important for meeting global health regulator demands and advancing through Phase III clinical trials.
- Psyence Biomed's pending acquisition of PsyLabs aligns with its strategy to secure access to pharmaceutical-grade, naturally derived APIs for future clinical trials and FDA-approved drug development.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has decided not to proceed with the previously announced acquisition of Clairvoyant Therapeutics, Inc. following due diligence. The company continues to advance its Phase IIb clinical trial of nature-derived psilocybin for Adjustment Disorder in Palliative Care, with the first patient expected to be randomized this quarter and topline data anticipated in H2 2025.
Psyence Biomed is also progressing its program for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), focusing on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The company recently announced an exclusive IP licensing agreement with PsyLabs and plans to acquire an 11.13% stake in the company. Psyence Biomed remains committed to developing nature-derived psilocybin-based therapeutics for mental health and addiction-related conditions.
Psyence Biomedical (Nasdaq: PBM) has entered into a conditional share sale agreement with Psyence Group to acquire an 11.13% stake in PsyLabs, a company specializing in psychedelic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and extracts. The deal, valued at $1.1 million, involves Psyence Biomed issuing common stock at $0.55 per share to Psyence Group. This acquisition follows a previously announced exclusive licensing agreement with PsyLabs for pharmaceutical-grade, nature-derived psilocybin to be used in clinical trials for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and other Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). PsyLabs' proprietary process is claimed to produce the highest purity, naturally derived psilocybin on the market. The deal is subject to various conditions, including regulatory approvals and a product development milestone to be achieved by October 31, 2024.