Atai Life Sciences chief scientific officer sells $17,767 in shares

Published 25/03/2025, 02:02
Atai Life Sciences chief scientific officer sells $17,767 in shares

BERLIN—Glenn Frank Short, Chief Scientific Officer of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ:ATAI), recently sold 13,161 common shares of the company. The shares were sold at a price of $1.35 each, totaling approximately $17,767. Following this transaction, Short holds 42,333 shares directly. The stock, currently trading above its InvestingPro Fair Value, has shown strong momentum with a 16.3% gain over the past week.

The sale was conducted to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units, as noted in the filing. This transaction provides a glimpse into insider activities at ATAI, a company known for its work in pharmaceutical preparations. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with more cash than debt and a current ratio of 3.21. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about ATAI’s financial position and market performance.

In other recent news, ATAI Life Sciences has completed patient enrollment for the core stage of its global Phase 2b clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy and safety of BPL-003 in individuals with treatment-resistant depression. The trial, which includes 196 patients across 38 sites in six countries, is a significant step in assessing the potential of BPL-003 to provide rapid and lasting antidepressant effects. In addition, ATAI Life Sciences announced positive preliminary results from a Phase 2a study of BPL-003 for alcohol use disorder, where a single dose significantly reduced alcohol consumption over a 12-week period. The company also revealed a $5 million investment in Bitcoin as part of its treasury reserve strategy, aiming to diversify and hedge against currency devaluation. Furthermore, ATAI Life Sciences has undergone a leadership restructuring, with Dr. Srinivas Rao now serving as the sole CEO, and other key positions filled to advance clinical trials. The company is also moving forward with Phase 2 trials for VLS-01 and EMP-01, targeting treatment-resistant depression and social anxiety disorder, respectively. Additionally, the resignation of Mr. Michael Auerbach from the supervisory board was announced, reducing the board’s size from seven to six members. These developments highlight ATAI Life Sciences’ ongoing efforts in clinical research and strategic management.

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