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Biodexa expects 1-for-8 depositary share exchange

The ratio change requires ADS holders to exchange eight old ADSs for one new ADS; ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Form Type
424B3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Plc’s prospectus supplement covers the resale by a selling shareholder of up to 29,926,150 ordinary shares, represented by 598,523 American Depositary Shares (ADSs).

The ADS ratio is changing from one ADS for 50 ordinary shares to one ADS for 400 ordinary shares, with the change expected on or about October 26, 2026. ADS holders must surrender existing ADSs for cancellation and exchange eight old ADSs for one new ADS. No fractional ADSs will be allocated; any aggregate fractions will be sold and the net proceeds distributed to entitled holders. The ordinary shares are unaffected. ADSs closed at $0.3832 on October 12, 2026.

Ordinary shares registered for resale Up to 29,926,150 ordinary shares Represented by 598,523 American Depositary Shares
American Depositary Shares 598,523 ADSs Represent the ordinary shares covered for resale
Previous ADS ratio 1 ADS for 50 ordinary shares Before the Ratio Change
New ADS ratio 1 ADS for 400 ordinary shares Ratio Change expected on or about October 26, 2026
ADS exchange ratio 1 new ADS for every 8 old ADSs Mandatory exchange
ADS closing price $0.3832 Last reported closing price on October 12, 2026
Expected effective date October 26, 2026 Expected to be on or about this date
American Depositary Shares financial
"ratio change of its American Depositary Shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
Ratio Change financial
"the “Ratio Change”"
one-for-eight reverse ADS split financial
"same effect as a one-for-eight reverse ADS split"
fractional ADSs financial
"No fractional ADSs will be allocated"
Fractional ADSs are portions of shares in a foreign company that are traded on a stock exchange through American Depositary Shares (ADSs). Instead of buying a full share, investors can purchase smaller parts, making it easier and more affordable to invest in companies from other countries. This allows more people to participate in international markets and diversify their investment portfolios.
Split Ratio 1-for-8 reverse split
Effective Date October 26, 2026

FAQ

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What is changing in BDRX’s ADS ratio?

The new ratio is one ADS for 400 ordinary shares, replacing one ADS for 50 ordinary shares. ADS holders must surrender old ADSs for cancellation and exchange eight old ADSs for one new ADS.

When is the BDRX ADS ratio change expected?

The ratio change is expected to be effective on or about October 26, 2026. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the company’s depositary, will contact ADS holders and arrange the exchange.

What happens to fractional ADSs in BDRX’s ratio change?

No fractional ADSs will be allocated. Any aggregate fractions will be sold, and the net proceeds distributed to the entitled ADS holder.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration No.: 333-284350

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT No. 5

(To the Prospectus dated March 30, 2026)

 

BIODEXA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC

 

29,926,150 Ordinary Shares 598,523 American Depositary Shares

 

This prospectus supplement No. 5 (the “Prospectus Supplement”) amends and supplements our prospectus contained in our Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended, effective as of March 30, 2026 (the “Prospectus”), related to the resale by the selling shareholder identified in the Prospectus of up to an aggregate of 29,926,150 of our ordinary shares, nominal value £0.000001 per share, represented by 598,523 American Depositary Shares (the “Depositary Shares”).

 

This Prospectus Supplement is being filed in order to incorporate into and include in the Prospectus the information contained in our attached Report on Form 6-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 8, 2026.

 

This Prospectus Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and is qualified by reference to the Prospectus except to the extent that the information in this Prospectus Supplement supersedes the information contained therein.

 

Our Depositary Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “BDRX.” The last reported closing price of Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market on October 12, 2026 was $0.3832.

 

Investing in our securities involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 10 of the Prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in the Prospectus for a discussion of the factors you should carefully consider before deciding to purchase these securities.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

______________________________

 

The date of this Prospectus Supplement is October 13, 2026.

 

   
 

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October 2026

Commission File Number 001-37652

 

Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

1 Caspian Point,

Caspian Way

Cardiff, CF10 4DQ, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨

 

 

 

   
 

 

On October 8, 2026, Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC (the “Company”) announced a ratio change of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) from one (1) ADS representing fifty (50) of its ordinary shares, to a new ratio of one (1) ADS representing four hundred (400) ordinary shares (the “Ratio Change”). The effective date of the Ratio Change is expected to be on or about October 26, 2026.

 

Pursuant to the Ratio Change, ADS holders will be required on a mandatory basis to surrender their ADSs for cancellation and exchange to receive one (1) new ADS (New CUSIP: 59564R864) for every eight (8) old ADSs (Old CUSIP: 59564R872). No fractional ADSs will be allocated. The aggregate fractions, if any, will be sold and the net proceeds will be distributed to the entitled ADS holder. The Company's Depositary, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. will contact ADS holders and arrange for the exchange of their existing ADSs for new ADSs.

 

For ADS holders, the Ratio Change will have the same effect as a one-for-eight reverse ADS split. The ordinary shares of the Company will not be affected by this change.

 

The information in this Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-209365) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-290554) of the Company (including any prospectuses forming a part of such registration statements) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

   
 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC
     
Date: October 8, 2026 By: /s/ Stephen Stamp
    Stephen Stamp
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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