Form: 8-K

Current report

August 6, 2026

Documents

 

Exhibit 99.1

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Definium Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

Announced positive topline results from Phase 3 Emerge study of DT120 ODT in major depressive disorder (MDD), demonstrating rapid, robust, and durable efficacy

Topline results from Phase 3 GAD studies of DT120 ODT in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) on track: Voyage results anticipated week of August 10; Panorama results anticipated September 2026

Approximately $1.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of June 30, 2026

Conference call scheduled today at 4:30 p.m. EDT

NEW YORK, August 6, 2026 -- Definium Therapeutics, Inc. (“Definium” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DFTX), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and recent highlights.

 

“The second quarter marked a meaningful inflection point for Definium as we further established our leadership position in psychedelic medicine,” said Rob Barrow, Chief Executive Officer of Definium Therapeutics. “The unprecedented Phase 3 Emerge results validated the highly differentiated profile of DT120 ODT and reinforced its potential to become a best-in-class treatment across multiple psychiatric disorders. We also continued to execute across our pipeline, completing enrollment in Voyage and Panorama and initiating enrollment in Ascend. Our public offering generated approximately $805 million in gross proceeds and provides the capital to advance our clinical and commercial strategy from a position of strength. We believe Definium is uniquely positioned to advance a potential new treatment paradigm across some of the field’s largest and most underserved indications.”

 

Business Updates

Completed an underwritten public offering of 23,676,471 common shares of the Company for gross proceeds of $805 million. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $757.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
Launched Wired for Worry, a new healthcare provider disease education platform designed to deepen understanding of GAD, reinforce the importance of ongoing assessment, and help healthcare professionals better understand the neurobiological mechanisms that may contribute to the disorder.

 

 

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Program Status and Anticipated Milestones

Announced positive topline results from Phase 3 Emerge study (MDD) with 149 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg or placebo. Key findings included:
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Met the primary endpoint and all key secondary efficacy endpoints with a high degree of statistical significance.
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Demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful placebo-adjusted improvement of 8.1 points in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score from baseline at Week 6 (Cohen’s d = 0.83; p<0.0001), the study's primary endpoint.
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Demonstrated a statistically significant placebo-adjusted improvement of 7.3 points in MADRS total score from baseline at Week 12 (p<0.0001), the study’s key secondary endpoint.
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DT120 ODT was generally well tolerated, with no serious adverse events and no suicidality signal observed.
Completed enrollment of Phase 3 Voyage study (GAD) with 214 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg or placebo. Topline data anticipated the week of August 10, 2026.
Completed enrollment of Phase 3 Panorama study (GAD) with 245 participants randomized 2:1:2 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg, DT120 ODT 50 µg control, or placebo. Topline data anticipated in September 2026.
Initiated enrollment of Phase 3 Ascend study (MDD). The trial is expected to enroll approximately 165 participants randomized 2:1:2 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg, DT120 ODT 50 µg control, or placebo. Topline data expected in 2027.
Phase 3 Haven study in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is expected to initiate in 2027 and enroll approximately 200 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg or placebo. The primary endpoint in the study is expected to be the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) at Week 8.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments. As of June 30, 2026, Definium Therapeutics had cash, cash equivalents and investments of approximately $1.1 billion compared to $411.6 million as of December 31, 2025. Based on the Company’s current operating plan and anticipated milestones, the Company believes that its cash, cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2026 will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations into 2030.

Research and Development (R&D). R&D expenses were $48.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $29.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $18.9 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $12.9 million in expenses related to our DT120 program, an increase of $5.7 million in internal personnel costs as a result of increasing research and development capabilities, and an increase of $0.6 million in preclinical and other program expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $0.3 million in DT402 program expenses.

General and Administrative (G&A). G&A expenses were $26.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $15.3 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $7.6 million in stock-based compensation expenses, an increase of $2.6 million in corporate and government affairs expenses, an increase of $2.0 million in personnel-related expenses, an increase of $1.8 million in commercial-preparedness related expenses, an increase of $0.6 million in legal and patent expenses, and an increase of $0.7 million in other miscellaneous administrative expenses.

 

 

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Net loss. Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was significantly impacted by an $86.2 million non-cash increase in the fair value of warrant liabilities associated with the appreciation in the Company's share price during the period. Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $159.0 million, compared to $42.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

Conference Call and Webcast Reminder

Definium Therapeutics management will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to provide a corporate update and review the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial results and business highlights. Listeners can register for the webcast via this link. The webcast will be available via the Investor Relations section of the Definium Therapeutics website, ir.definiumtx.com, and archived for at least 30 days after the webcast. Those who plan on participating are advised to join 15 minutes prior to the start time.

 

About DT120 Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT)

DT120 ODT (lysergide tartrate) is an ergoline derivative belonging to the group of classic serotonergic psychedelics which acts as a partial agonist at serotonin-2A (5-HT2A) receptors. DT120 ODT is Definium’s proprietary and pharmaceutically optimized formulation of LSD. DT120 ODT is an advanced formulation incorporating Catalent’s Zydis® ODT fast-dissolve technology, designed to deliver several unique advantages, including faster absorption and faster onset of transient cognitive, perceptual, and affective changes, improved bioavailability, and lower incidence of gastrointestinal side effects. Definium is developing DT120, the tartrate salt form of lysergide, for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and is exploring its potential applications in other serious brain health disorders. Definium maintains a strong foundation to protect and extend the long-term value of the DT120 ODT franchise through a multi-layered intellectual property strategy spanning composition, formulation, and methods-of-use patents.

 

About Definium Therapeutics

The mission of Definium Therapeutics is to forge a new era of psychiatry by applying scientific rigor to psychedelics, with the goal of developing accessible treatments that unlock healing at scale. Guided by a recognition that patients deserve more than better, Definium is relentlessly advancing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders. By turning evidence into impact, Definium aims to change the trajectory of today’s mental health care crisis and enable a healthier future. Headquartered in New York, Definium Therapeutics trades on Nasdaq under the symbol DFTX.

 

For more information, visit www.definiumtx.com and follow Definium Therapeutics on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release related to the Company constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are prospective in nature. Forward-looking information is not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will", "may", "should", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "potential" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s belief in DT120 ODT’s potential to become a best-in-class treatment across multiple psychiatric disorders; the Company’s anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Voyage study of DT120 ODT in GAD the week of August 10, 2026; the Company’s anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Panorama study for DT120 ODT in GAD in September 2026; the Company’s anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Ascend study for DT120 ODT in MDD in 2027; the Company’s expectations regarding enrollment for each of the Haven and Ascend studies; the Company’s expectations to initiate the Haven study in 2027; the Company’s planned trial design for Ascend and Haven; the Company’s beliefs regarding potential benefits of its product candidates; the Company’s expectation that its cash, cash equivalents and investments will fund operations into 2030; and potential additional indications for DT120 ODT. There are numerous

 

 

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risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company's plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including history of negative cash flows; limited operating history; incurrence of future losses; availability of additional capital; compliance with laws and regulations; legislative and regulatory developments, including decisions by the Drug Enforcement Administration and states to reschedule any of our product candidates, if approved, containing Schedule I controlled substances, before they may be legally marketed in the U.S.; difficulty associated with research and development; risks associated with clinical studies or studies; heightened regulatory scrutiny; early stage product development; clinical study risks; regulatory approval processes; novelty of the psychedelic inspired medicines industry; ability to maintain effective patent rights and other intellectual property protection; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein and the risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 under headings such as "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," and "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and other filings and furnishings made or to be made by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories of Canada which are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Investors:

Gitanjali Jain

VP, Head of Investor Relations

ir@definiumtx.com

 

Media:

media@definiumtx.com

 

 

 

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Definium Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

655,267

 

 

$

257,837

 

Short-term investments

 

 

428,612

 

 

 

153,756

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

8,222

 

 

 

7,727

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,092,101

 

 

 

419,320

 

Goodwill

 

 

19,918

 

 

 

19,918

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

880

 

 

 

862

 

Total assets

 

$

1,112,899

 

 

$

440,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,965

 

 

$

5,347

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

37,222

 

 

 

20,446

 

2022 USD Financing Warrants

 

 

113,017

 

 

 

40,905

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

157,204

 

 

 

66,698

 

Credit facility, long-term

 

 

36,467

 

 

 

40,579

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

549

 

 

 

496

 

Total liabilities

 

 

194,220

 

 

 

107,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 134,365,950 and 98,776,265 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,737,018

 

 

 

913,914

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

417

 

 

 

1,085

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(818,756

)

 

 

(582,672

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

918,679

 

 

 

332,327

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

1,112,899

 

 

$

440,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Definium Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

$

48,665

 

 

$

29,809

 

 

$

90,149

 

 

$

53,166

 

General and administrative

 

 

26,412

 

 

 

11,094

 

 

 

44,148

 

 

 

19,896

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

75,077

 

 

 

40,903

 

 

 

134,297

 

 

 

73,062

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(75,077

)

 

 

(40,903

)

 

 

(134,297

)

 

 

(73,062

)

Other income/(expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

3,587

 

 

 

2,774

 

 

 

7,044

 

 

 

5,207

 

Interest expense

 

 

(1,233

)

 

 

(2,338

)

 

 

(2,478

)

 

 

(2,940

)

Foreign exchange loss, net

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(49

)

 

 

(76

)

 

 

(68

)

Change in fair value of 2022 USD Financing Warrants

 

 

(86,231

)

 

 

(2,228

)

 

 

(106,277

)

 

 

4,771

 

Total other income/(expense)

 

 

(83,909

)

 

 

(1,841

)

 

 

(101,787

)

 

 

6,970

 

Net loss

 

 

(158,986

)

 

 

(42,744

)

 

 

(236,084

)

 

 

(66,092

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

 

 

(406

)

 

 

36

 

 

 

(668

)

 

 

46

 

Loss on foreign currency translation

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(31

)

 

 

 

 

 

(58

)

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(159,393

)

 

$

(42,739

)

 

$

(236,752

)

 

$

(66,104

)

Net loss per common share, basic

 

$

(1.44

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(2.15

)

 

$

(0.78

)

Net loss per common share, diluted

 

$

(1.44

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(2.15

)

 

$

(0.81

)

Weighted-average common shares, basic

 

 

110,684,720

 

 

 

85,347,677

 

 

 

109,743,062

 

 

 

85,208,539

 

Weighted-average common shares, diluted

 

 

110,684,720

 

 

 

85,347,677

 

 

 

109,743,062

 

 

 

87,099,006

 

 

 

 

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