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[8-K] ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. Reports Material Event

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Anavex Life Sciences reported a regulatory setback: the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) issued a negative trend vote following the oral explanation for the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) of blarcamesine.

The company plans to request a re-examination once the CHMP opinion is formally adopted and to provide additional biomarker data in line with feedback from CHMP, EMA, and the Alzheimer’s disease community. A press release with further details was provided as Exhibit 99.1.

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Insights

Preliminary negative CHMP signal; re-examination planned with biomarker data.

The CHMP issued a negative trend vote after the oral explanation for the blarcamesine MAA. A trend vote is not the final opinion, but it indicates the current direction of committee discussions and suggests hurdles remain for approval.

Anavex plans to request re-examination after formal adoption of the opinion, including submitting relevant biomarker data per November 14, 2025 disclosures. Outcomes can change during re-examination if new analyses address concerns.

Investors should note the path forward depends on the CHMP’s final opinion and the strength of any additional biomarker evidence submitted during re-examination.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 14, 2025

 

ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 001-37606 98-0608404
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

630 5th Avenue

20th Floor

New York, NY 10111

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

1-844-689-3939 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   AVXL   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 8.01 Other Events.

 

On November 14, 2025, Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has rendered a negative trend vote following an oral explanation of the Company’s Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for blarcamesine.

 

The Company intends to request a re-examination of the CHMP opinion upon its formal adoption, including providing relevant biomarker data, based on feedback and continued guidance from the CHMP, EMA and the Alzheimer’s disease community.

 

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, including the cautionary statement on forward-looking statements included in the press release.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits.

 

EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION   LOCATION
99.1   Press release dated November 14, 2025   Filed herewith
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)    

 

 

 

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.

 

ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
 
By: /s/ Christopher Missling  
  Name: Christopher Missling, PhD
 
  Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Date: November 14, 2025

 

 

FAQ

What did Anavex (AVXL) announce regarding the EMA review?

The CHMP issued a negative trend vote following the oral explanation for the blarcamesine MAA.

Is the CHMP negative trend vote a final decision for AVXL?

No. It is not the final opinion. Anavex plans to request a re-examination after formal adoption of the opinion.

What product is affected in the AVXL update?

The update concerns the MAA for blarcamesine.

What is Anavex’s next step after the CHMP signal?

Anavex intends to seek re-examination and provide relevant biomarker data based on CHMP/EMA feedback.

Where can I read more details on the AVXL announcement?

A press release dated November 14, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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