Apeiron Investment Group purchases $22.8m in ATAI Life Sciences shares

Published 20/02/2025, 00:04

Apeiron Investment Group Ltd. and Christian Angermayer, a director and significant shareholder of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ:ATAI), have recently executed substantial purchase transactions involving common shares of the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Apeiron Investment Group acquired 10,835,718 shares at a price of $2.10 per share. This acquisition amounts to a total value of approximately $22.8 million. The purchase comes as ATAI’s stock has shown strong momentum, with a 58% gain over the past six months, despite a recent 19% pullback last week, according to InvestingPro data.

Following this transaction, Apeiron Investment Group now holds 40,555,215 shares indirectly through its investment. Additionally, Christian Angermayer, who is both a director and a significant owner, maintains a position in the company, further solidifying his commitment to ATAI Life Sciences. This insider confidence comes as analysts maintain a strong buy consensus with price targets ranging from $5 to $11, suggesting significant upside potential. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company holds more cash than debt, with a healthy current ratio of 5.81, indicating strong short-term financial stability. These transactions underscore a continued confidence in the company’s prospects by its significant stakeholders.

In other recent news, atai Life Sciences has reported positive preliminary results from a Phase 2a study of BPL-003 for alcohol use disorder. The study, involving 12 patients, showed a significant reduction in alcohol consumption when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy. The company is also preparing for the release of top-line data from various clinical trials, including a Phase 2b trial for BPL-003 targeting treatment-resistant depression, expected in the second quarter of 2025. In addition, atai Life Sciences has undergone significant leadership changes, with Dr. Srinivas Rao assuming the role of sole CEO and other key appointments within the executive team.

Meanwhile, H.C. Wainwright has adjusted its outlook on atai, reducing the stock’s price target from $15 to $10, while maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows atai’s recent third-quarter financial report, which outlined progress in its pipeline. Furthermore, Michael Auerbach has resigned from atai’s supervisory board, reducing the board’s size from seven to six members. The company has not indicated whether a new member will be appointed to fill the vacancy. These developments reflect atai Life Sciences’ ongoing efforts to advance its clinical trials and strengthen its leadership team.

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