Neuphoria Therapeutics Shares Progress on AFFIRM-1 Phase 3 Trial Assessing BNC210 for Treating Acute Social Anxiety Disorder
Trial Results: Neuphoria Therapeutics' AFFIRM-1 Phase 3 trial for BNC210 in treating social anxiety disorder did not meet its primary or secondary endpoints, although the drug's safety profile remained favorable.
Strategic Review: Following the trial results, Neuphoria plans to discontinue its social anxiety disorder program and will conduct a strategic review of its operations and portfolio to maximize shareholder value.
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Neuphoria Urges Shareholders to Support Director Nominees for Maximum Value
- Shareholder Voting Recommendation: Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc. urges shareholders to support its director nominees, particularly Peter Miles Davies and David Wilson, to ensure maximum shareholder value during the strategic review process.
- ISS Recommendation: Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) issued a report recommending shareholders vote for Neuphoria's nominees, noting that the board acted appropriately in response to the clinical trial failure and capital raise efforts.
- Successful Capital Raise: The board proactively raised capital ahead of the Phase 3 trial data readout, strengthening the company's balance sheet and providing a solid financial foundation for the upcoming strategic review.
- Commitment to Transparency: Neuphoria's board has committed to maintaining transparency throughout the strategic review process and has provided recent updates to shareholders, aiming to bolster confidence in the company's future direction.
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