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atai Life Sciences (ATAI)Breakthrough Therapy designation to BPL-003 (intranasal mebufotenin benzoate) for adult patients with treatment-resistant depression. The designation is reserved for drugs addressing serious conditions where early clinical evidence indicates substantial improvement over existing therapies.

The announcement highlights positive topline results from Beckley Psytech’s Phase 2b blinded study: a single 8 mg or 12 mg dose produced clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions in depressive symptoms within 24 hours, with effects sustained through the eight-week trial. Most patients were assessed as ready for discharge at 90 minutes post-dose, aligning with an in-clinic, two-hour treatment paradigm.

The communication also references a contemplated acquisition of Beckley Psytech and directs investors to the company’s proxy materials for details.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) ha riferito che la FDA statunitense ha concesso Breakthrough Therapy designation a BPL-003 (benzoato di mebufotenina per via intranasale) per pazienti adulti con depressione resistente ai trattamenti. Lo status è riservato ai farmaci che affrontano condizioni gravi in cui prove cliniche iniziali indicano un notevole miglioramento rispetto alle terapie esistenti.

L'annuncio evidenzia i positivi risultati topline dello studio in fase 2b in doppio cieco di Beckley Psytech: una singola dose da 8 mg o 12 mg ha prodotto riduzioni clinicamente significative e statisticamente significative dei sintomi depressivi entro 24 ore, con effetti sostenuti per l'arco delle otto settimane dello studio. La maggior parte dei pazienti è stata valutata pronta per la dimissione a 90 minuti dalla dose, in linea con un paradigma di trattamento in clinica di due ore.

La comunicazione fa anche riferimento a una possibile acquisizione di Beckley Psytech e invita gli investitori a consultare i materiali di convocazione della società per ulteriori dettagli.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) informó que la FDA de Estados Unidos concedió la designación de Breakthrough Therapy a BPL-003 (benzoato de mebufotenina intranasal) para pacientes adultos con depresión resistente al tratamiento. La designación se reserva para fármacos que abordan condiciones graves en las que las primeras evidencias clínicas indican una mejora sustancial respecto a las terapias existentes.

El anuncio destaca resultados topline positivos de la fase 2b ciego de Beckley Psytech: una dosis única de 8 mg o 12 mg produjo reducciones clínicamente significativas y estadísticamente significativas de los síntomas depresivos en 24 horas, con efectos sostenidos a lo largo del ensayo de ocho semanas. La mayoría de los pacientes fue evaluada como apta para el alta a los 90 minutos de la dosis, en línea con un paradigma de tratamiento en clínica de dos horas.

La comunicación también hace referencia a una posible adquisición de Beckley Psytech y orienta a los inversores a los materiales de la junta de la empresa para más detalles.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI)는 미국 FDA가 성인 치료저항성 우울증 환자를 대상으로 BPL-003 (intranasal mebufotenin benzoate)에 대해 Breakthrough Therapy designation를 부여했다고 발표했다. 이 지정은 중대한 질환을 다루는 약물에 한정되며 초기 임상 증거가 기존 치료법에 비해 현저한 개선을 시사할 때 주어진다.

발표는 Beckley Psytech의 2b 무작위 이중맹검 연구의 긍정적인 topline 결과를 강조한다: 8 mg 또는 12 mg의 단일 용량이 24시간 이내에 임상적으로 의미 있고 통계적으로 유의한 우울증 증상 감소를 가져왔으며, 효과는 8주 시험 기간 동안 지속되었다. 대부분의 환자는 90분 후에 퇴원 가능으로 평가되었으며, 임상 내 2시간 치료 패러다임과 일치한다.

또한 이 발표는 Beckley Psytech의 인수를 검토 중임을 언급하고 투자자들에게 세부사항은 회사의 의결 자료를 참조하도록 안내한다.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) a annoncé que la FDA américaine a accordé la désignation de Breakthrough Therapy à BPL-003 (benzoate de mébuto- énine administré par voie intranasale) pour les patients adultes souffrant de dépression résistante au traitement. Cette désignation est réservée aux médicaments traitant des affections graves pour lesquelles les premières preuves cliniques indiquent une amélioration substantielle par rapport aux thérapies existantes.

L'annonce met en évidence les résultats topline positifs de l'étude en phase 2b en double aveugle de Beckley Psytech: une dose unique de 8 mg ou 12 mg a produit des réductions cliniquement significatives et statistiquement significatives des symptômes dépressifs dans les 24 heures, avec des effets maintenus pendant les huit semaines de l'essai. La plupart des patients ont été jugés aptes à être déchargés à 90 minutes après la dose, ce qui s'aligne sur un paradigme de traitement en clinique de deux heures.

La communication fait également référence à une éventuelle acquisition de Beckley Psytech et oriente les investisseurs vers les documents de procuration de la société pour plus de détails.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) berichtete, dass die US-amerikanische FDA die Designation Breakthrough Therapy für BPL-003 (intranasales Mebufotenin-Benzoat) bei erwachsenen Patienten mit behandlungsresistenter Depression vergeben hat. Die Designation ist vorbehalten für Medikamente, die schwere Erkrankungen behandeln, bei denen frühe klinische Hinweise auf eine erhebliche Verbesserung gegenüber bestehenden Therapien hindeuten.

Die Ankündigung hebt positive topline Ergebnisse der blind durchgeführten Phase-2b-Studie von Beckley Psytech hervor: Eine Einzeldosis von 8 mg oder 12 mg führte innerhalb von 24 Stunden zu klinisch relevanten und statistisch signifikanten Reduktionen depressiver Symptome, mit Effekten, die bis zur achtwöchigen Studie anhielten. Die meisten Patienten wurden 90 Minuten nach der Dosis als entlassungsfähig beurteilt, was mit einem klinikinternen Zwei-Stunden-Behandlungsparadigma übereinstimmt.

Die Mitteilung verweist außerdem auf eine angedachte Übernahme von Beckley Psytech und verweist Investoren auf die Proxy-Unterlagen des Unternehmens für Details.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) أصدرت بياناً يفيد بأن هيئة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA) منحت BPL-003 (بنزوِيتين مينوبيوبيت؟ بشكل intranasal mebufotenin benzoate) تصنيف Breakthrough Therapy للبالغين المصابين بالاكتئاب المقاوم للعلاج. هذا التصنيف مخصص للأدوية التي تعالج حالات خطيرة حيث تشير الأدلة السريرية المبكرة إلى تحسن كبير مقارنة بالعلاجات القائمة.

يسلط الإعلان الضوء على نتائج topline إيجابية من دراسة Beckley Psytech في المرحلة 2b مزدوجة التعمية: جرعة واحدة من 8 mg أو 12 mg أدت إلى انخفاضات سريرية ذات مغزى وذات دلالة إحصائية في أعراض الاكتئاب خلال 24 ساعة، مع بقاء التأثيرات حتى نهاية تجربة الثمانية أسابيع. تم تقييم غالبية المرضى على أنهم جاهزون للخروج بعد 90 دقيقة من الجرعة، بما يتماشى مع نموذج علاج داخل العيادة لمدة ساعتين.

تشير الرسالة أيضاً إلى احتمال استحواذ على Beckley Psytech وتوجه المستثمرين إلى المواد التوكيلية للشركة لمزيد من التفاصيل.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) 报告称,美国食品药品监督管理局(FDA)已授予 BPL-003(intranasal mebufotenin benzoate,鼻腔用甲呋喃啉苯甲酸盐形式)用于治疗成人治疗抵抗性抑郁症的 Breakthrough Therapy designation。该认定仅适用于针对严重疾病且早期临床证据显示显著优于现有疗法的药物。

公告强调 Beckley Psytech 的 Phase 2b 双盲研究的积极 topline 结果:单次 8 mg 或 12 mg 剂量在 24 小时内就产生了临床意义且统计学显著的抑郁症状下降,效应在为期八周的试验中持续。大多数患者在给药后 90 分钟被评估为可出院,与诊所内两小时治疗模式相符。

该沟通还提及对 Beckley Psytech 的潜在收购,并指引投资者查阅公司代理材料以获取更多细节。

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Insights

FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation signals expedited attention for BPL-003.

atai Life Sciences disclosed that BPL-003 received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for treatment-resistant depression. This status is granted when preliminary clinical evidence suggests substantial improvement on key endpoints over existing options. It can permit more intensive FDA guidance and rolling reviews, improving clarity on required evidence.

The filing cites Phase 2b topline data: a single 8 mg or 12 mg dose achieved clinically meaningful, statistically significant symptom reduction within 24 hours, sustained through eight weeks. Most patients were deemed ready for discharge at 90 minutes, suggesting alignment with brief, in-clinic administration models.

Actual impact depends on confirmatory evidence and regulatory interactions. Subsequent disclosures related to BPL-003’s development and any acquisition steps for Beckley Psytech would clarify next milestones.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) ha riferito che la FDA statunitense ha concesso Breakthrough Therapy designation a BPL-003 (benzoato di mebufotenina per via intranasale) per pazienti adulti con depressione resistente ai trattamenti. Lo status è riservato ai farmaci che affrontano condizioni gravi in cui prove cliniche iniziali indicano un notevole miglioramento rispetto alle terapie esistenti.

L'annuncio evidenzia i positivi risultati topline dello studio in fase 2b in doppio cieco di Beckley Psytech: una singola dose da 8 mg o 12 mg ha prodotto riduzioni clinicamente significative e statisticamente significative dei sintomi depressivi entro 24 ore, con effetti sostenuti per l'arco delle otto settimane dello studio. La maggior parte dei pazienti è stata valutata pronta per la dimissione a 90 minuti dalla dose, in linea con un paradigma di trattamento in clinica di due ore.

La comunicazione fa anche riferimento a una possibile acquisizione di Beckley Psytech e invita gli investitori a consultare i materiali di convocazione della società per ulteriori dettagli.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) informó que la FDA de Estados Unidos concedió la designación de Breakthrough Therapy a BPL-003 (benzoato de mebufotenina intranasal) para pacientes adultos con depresión resistente al tratamiento. La designación se reserva para fármacos que abordan condiciones graves en las que las primeras evidencias clínicas indican una mejora sustancial respecto a las terapias existentes.

El anuncio destaca resultados topline positivos de la fase 2b ciego de Beckley Psytech: una dosis única de 8 mg o 12 mg produjo reducciones clínicamente significativas y estadísticamente significativas de los síntomas depresivos en 24 horas, con efectos sostenidos a lo largo del ensayo de ocho semanas. La mayoría de los pacientes fue evaluada como apta para el alta a los 90 minutos de la dosis, en línea con un paradigma de tratamiento en clínica de dos horas.

La comunicación también hace referencia a una posible adquisición de Beckley Psytech y orienta a los inversores a los materiales de la junta de la empresa para más detalles.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI)는 미국 FDA가 성인 치료저항성 우울증 환자를 대상으로 BPL-003 (intranasal mebufotenin benzoate)에 대해 Breakthrough Therapy designation를 부여했다고 발표했다. 이 지정은 중대한 질환을 다루는 약물에 한정되며 초기 임상 증거가 기존 치료법에 비해 현저한 개선을 시사할 때 주어진다.

발표는 Beckley Psytech의 2b 무작위 이중맹검 연구의 긍정적인 topline 결과를 강조한다: 8 mg 또는 12 mg의 단일 용량이 24시간 이내에 임상적으로 의미 있고 통계적으로 유의한 우울증 증상 감소를 가져왔으며, 효과는 8주 시험 기간 동안 지속되었다. 대부분의 환자는 90분 후에 퇴원 가능으로 평가되었으며, 임상 내 2시간 치료 패러다임과 일치한다.

또한 이 발표는 Beckley Psytech의 인수를 검토 중임을 언급하고 투자자들에게 세부사항은 회사의 의결 자료를 참조하도록 안내한다.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) a annoncé que la FDA américaine a accordé la désignation de Breakthrough Therapy à BPL-003 (benzoate de mébuto- énine administré par voie intranasale) pour les patients adultes souffrant de dépression résistante au traitement. Cette désignation est réservée aux médicaments traitant des affections graves pour lesquelles les premières preuves cliniques indiquent une amélioration substantielle par rapport aux thérapies existantes.

L'annonce met en évidence les résultats topline positifs de l'étude en phase 2b en double aveugle de Beckley Psytech: une dose unique de 8 mg ou 12 mg a produit des réductions cliniquement significatives et statistiquement significatives des symptômes dépressifs dans les 24 heures, avec des effets maintenus pendant les huit semaines de l'essai. La plupart des patients ont été jugés aptes à être déchargés à 90 minutes après la dose, ce qui s'aligne sur un paradigme de traitement en clinique de deux heures.

La communication fait également référence à une éventuelle acquisition de Beckley Psytech et oriente les investisseurs vers les documents de procuration de la société pour plus de détails.

atai Life Sciences (ATAI) berichtete, dass die US-amerikanische FDA die Designation Breakthrough Therapy für BPL-003 (intranasales Mebufotenin-Benzoat) bei erwachsenen Patienten mit behandlungsresistenter Depression vergeben hat. Die Designation ist vorbehalten für Medikamente, die schwere Erkrankungen behandeln, bei denen frühe klinische Hinweise auf eine erhebliche Verbesserung gegenüber bestehenden Therapien hindeuten.

Die Ankündigung hebt positive topline Ergebnisse der blind durchgeführten Phase-2b-Studie von Beckley Psytech hervor: Eine Einzeldosis von 8 mg oder 12 mg führte innerhalb von 24 Stunden zu klinisch relevanten und statistisch signifikanten Reduktionen depressiver Symptome, mit Effekten, die bis zur achtwöchigen Studie anhielten. Die meisten Patienten wurden 90 Minuten nach der Dosis als entlassungsfähig beurteilt, was mit einem klinikinternen Zwei-Stunden-Behandlungsparadigma übereinstimmt.

Die Mitteilung verweist außerdem auf eine angedachte Übernahme von Beckley Psytech und verweist Investoren auf die Proxy-Unterlagen des Unternehmens für Details.


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): October 16, 2025



ATAI LIFE SCIENCES N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

The Netherlands
001-40493
Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



Prof. J.H. Bavincklaan 7
1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

+31 20 793 2536
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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



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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).

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Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 16, 2025, ATAI Life Sciences N.V. (“atai” or the “Company”) and Beckley Psytech Limited (“Beckley Psytech”) issued a press titled “atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech Announce U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation Granted to BPL-003, Underscoring its Potential in Treatment-Resistant Depression”. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”).

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) 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 incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01.
Other Events

On October 16, 2025, the Company and Beckley Psytech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation (“BTD”) to BPL-003 (intranasal mebufotenin benzoate) for adult patients with treatment-resistant depression (“TRD”). BTD is granted to drugs targeting serious or life-threatening conditions where preliminary clinical evidence suggests that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement on one or more clinically significant endpoints over existing therapies. BPL-003 is designed to deliver rapid and durable antidepressant effects from a single dose with a short therapeutic experience. The designation follows positive topline results from Beckley Psytech’s Phase 2b core, blinded study of BPL-003 in TRD which showed that a single administration of 8 mg or 12 mg of BPL-003 led to clinically meaningful and statistically significant reductions in depressive symptoms within 24 hours, with effects sustained through the eight-week trial period. Notably, most patients were deemed ready for discharge at the 90-minute post-dose assessment, underscoring the potential scalability of the BPL-003 treatment model and its potential to fit into the established two-hour, in-clinic interventional psychiatry treatment paradigm.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No.
 
Description
   
99.1*
 
Press Release of ATAI Life Sciences N.V., dated October 16, 2025.
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).
     
*
 
Furnished herewith

Forward-looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K 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, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. 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, expectations regarding the potential benefits of the Breakthrough Therapy Designation; progress on and results of Beckley Psytech’s BPL-003 trials, and the timing of development and regulatory review of BPL-003; and the potential benefits of BPL-003 for patients with TRD.

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, (i) the contemplated acquisition of Beckley Psytech and related transactions (collectively, the “Proposed Transactions”) may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, including the risk that any required shareholder approvals are not obtained; (ii) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transactions; (iii) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Transactions may not be satisfied or waived; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the share purchase agreement governing the Proposed Transactions; and (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Transactions on atai’s ability to retain and hire key personnel, or its operating results and business generally and other 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”) and our Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) that was filed with the SEC on September 24, 2025, in each case, as such factors may be updated from time to time in atai’s other filings with the SEC. Atai disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This Current Report on Form 8-K is being made in respect of the Proposed Transactions. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which the Company has or may file with the SEC. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

A free copy of the Proxy Statement, as well as other filings containing information about the Company, may be obtained at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov).





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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
ATAI LIFE SCIENCES N.V.
   
Date:   October 16, 2025
By:
/s/ Srinivas Rao
 
Name:
Srinivas Rao
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer




FAQ

What did ATAI (ATAI) announce regarding BPL-003?

The U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to BPL-003 for adult treatment-resistant depression.

What is BPL-003 and how is it administered?

BPL-003 is intranasal mebufotenin benzoate, designed to deliver rapid and durable antidepressant effects from a single dose.

What Phase 2b results were highlighted for ATAI’s BPL-003?

A single 8 mg or 12 mg dose led to clinically meaningful and statistically significant symptom reductions within 24 hours, sustained through eight weeks.

How quickly were patients ready for discharge in the study?

Most patients were deemed ready for discharge at the 90-minute post-dose assessment.

What does FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation mean?

It is granted for serious conditions where early evidence suggests a drug may show substantial improvement on significant clinical endpoints over existing therapies.

Did ATAI discuss any corporate transactions in this update?

Yes. It referenced a contemplated acquisition of Beckley Psytech and directed investors to proxy materials for details.
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