Janus Henderson Group plc filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,155,995 shares of Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. common stock, or 14.9% of the class, as of 12/31/2025.
The shares are held across various Janus Henderson asset management subsidiaries in managed client accounts, with Janus Henderson reporting shared power to vote and dispose of all 1,155,995 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing states the holdings are maintained in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Bright Minds Biosciences.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
10919W405
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
10919W405
1
Names of Reporting Persons
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
JERSEY
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,155,995.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,155,995.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,155,995.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
14.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
19 VESTRY STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10013
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Janus Henderson Group plc
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
201 Bishopsgate
EC2M 3AE, United Kingdom
(c)
Citizenship:
Y9
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
10919W405
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG) is the ultimate parent of a number of SEC-registered investment advisers and foreign equivalents thereof, including but not limited to Janus Henderson Investors US LLC, Janus Henderson Investors UK Limited, Janus Henderson Investors Australia Institutional Funds Management Limited, Janus Henderson Investors Middle East Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Jersey) Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Japan) Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Singapore) Limited, Kapstream Capital Pty Limited, Privacore Capital Advisors LLC, Tabula Investment Management Limited, and Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC (each, an Asset Manager and together, the Asset Managers). The Asset Managers generally exercise investment and/or voting discretion on behalf of their clients which include investment companies, other investment advisers, institutional separate accounts and retail separate accounts (collectively referred to herein as Managed Portfolios).
As a result of their exercise of investment and/or voting discretion on behalf of the Managed Portfolios, the Asset Managers may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,155,995 common stock of Bright Minds Biosciences, Inc. However, the Asset Managers do not have the right to receive any dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities held in the Managed Portfolios and disclaim any ownership associated with such rights.
(b)
Percent of class:
14.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
1155995
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1155995
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Managed Portfolios have the right to receive all dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, the securities held in their respective accounts.
Of the Managed Portfolios, only the Janus Henderson Biotech Innovation Master Fund Ltd. has the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, more than five percent of the ordinary shares of Bright Minds Biosciences, Inc. Due to an irrevocable delegation of investment and voting discretion to an Asset Manager on less than 60 days notice, the Fund is not considered a Reporting Person under Section 13(d) and (g).
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Please refer to Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
N/A
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
N/A
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake in Bright Minds Biosciences (DRUG) does Janus Henderson report?
Janus Henderson Group plc reports beneficial ownership of 1,155,995 Bright Minds Biosciences common shares, representing 14.9% of the class. The position is held across multiple asset management subsidiaries in managed client accounts, with Janus Henderson reporting shared voting and dispositive power over these shares.
As of what date is Janus Henderson’s 14.9% DRUG ownership calculated?
The 14.9% beneficial ownership in Bright Minds Biosciences is calculated as of 12/31/2025. This date is identified as the event requiring the Schedule 13G/A filing, anchoring both the 1,155,995-share figure and the corresponding percentage of the company’s common stock.
Does Janus Henderson hold Bright Minds (DRUG) shares directly or via clients?
The Bright Minds shares are held in managed client accounts overseen by Janus Henderson asset management subsidiaries. These subsidiaries exercise investment and/or voting discretion for managed portfolios, so they may be deemed beneficial owners, while the portfolios retain rights to dividends and sale proceeds.
What voting power does Janus Henderson report over DRUG shares?
Janus Henderson reports shared voting power over 1,155,995 Bright Minds Biosciences shares and no sole voting power. It also reports shared dispositive power over the same amount, reflecting coordinated authority through its asset management subsidiaries rather than direct, unilateral control.
Is Janus Henderson’s DRUG position intended to influence control of the company?
The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control. Janus Henderson certifies that the holdings are not connected with any transaction aimed at altering control of Bright Minds Biosciences, consistent with a passive investment posture.
Which Janus Henderson fund holds more than 5% of DRUG for its own account?
The Janus Henderson Biotech Innovation Master Fund Ltd. is identified as holding more than five percent of Bright Minds Biosciences’ ordinary shares. It has rights to receive dividends and sale proceeds, while investment and voting discretion is irrevocably delegated to a Janus Henderson asset manager.