Definium Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

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 March 31, 2026, and recent highlights.

“After an exceptionally productive start to 2026, we are thrilled to enter an exciting and transformative period for Definium, marked by three pivotal data readouts for DT120 ODT anticipated within the next five months and an expanded development program in PTSD,” said Rob Barrow, Chief Executive Officer of Definium Therapeutics. “With enrollment complete in our Emerge and Voyage studies, Panorama enrolling its final participants, and Ascend now underway, our momentum has never been stronger. We are energized by the prospect of reaching multiple critical milestones that will shape our path forward and propel our regulatory strategy for DT120 ODT. Our team remains laser-focused on executing with discipline and scientific rigor to deliver robust, high-quality studies across our pivotal pipeline. We are driven by the urgent need to bring new hope and effective solutions to the millions of individuals battling depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”

First Quarter 2026 and Other Recent Highlights

• Completed enrollment in Emerge (MDD) with 149 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg or placebo. Topline data expected in late 2Q 2026.

• Completed enrollment in Voyage (GAD) with 214 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg or placebo. Topline data expected in early 3Q 2026.

• Completed the blinded sample size re-estimation for Panorama (GAD) with total target enrollment updated to 200 participants. Current enrollment is over 200 participants, and screening has been closed. Participants are randomized 2:1:2 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg, DT120 ODT 50 µg control, or placebo. Topline data expected in late 3Q 2026 (updated from 2H 2026).

• Continued to activate sites for Ascend, with first patient dosing anticipated in 2Q 2026. The trial is expected to enroll approximately 175 participants randomized 2:1:2 to receive DT120 ODT 100 µg, DT120 ODT 50 µg control, or placebo.

• Expanded DT120 ODT clinical development program into PTSD with plans to initiate Haven, a Phase 3 study in PTSD. Haven is expected to enroll approximately 200 participants randomized 1:1 to receive DT120 ODT 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. Study initiation expected in 2027.

• Hosted an Investor and Analyst Day in New York on April 22, 2026. The event featured Definium’s executive leadership team alongside distinguished expert clinicians, who discussed the evolving treatment landscape in psychiatry, significant unmet need, emerging opportunities to improve outcomes for patients, and the Company’s clinical and pre-commercial progress for DT120 ODT.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments. As of March 31, 2026, Definium Therapeutics had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $373.4 million 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 March 31, 2026 will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations into 2028.

Research and Development (R&D). R&D expenses were $41.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $23.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $18.1 million. The increase was primarily due to increases of $15.2 million in DT120 ODT program expenses, $3.2 million in internal personnel costs reflecting expanded research and development capabilities, and $0.3 million in DT402 program expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $0.6 million in preclinical and other program expenses.

General and Administrative (G&A). G&A expenses were $17.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $8.9 million. The increase was primarily due to increases of $3.9 million in stock-based compensation expense, $1.4 million in personnel-related expenses, $1.4 million in commercial-preparedness related expenses, $1.4 million in corporate and government affairs expenses, and $1.2 million in legal and patent expenses, partially offset by a reduction of $0.4 million in other miscellaneous administrative expenses.

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 first quarter 2026 financial results and business highlights. Listeners can register for the webcast via this link. Analysts wishing to participate in the question-and-answer session should use this link. A replay of 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.

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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 anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Voyage study of DT120 ODT in GAD in early 3Q 2026; the Company’s anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Panorama study for DT120 ODT in GAD in late 3Q 2026; the Company’s anticipated topline readout (Part A results) for the Phase 3 Emerge study for DT120 ODT in MDD in late 2Q 2026; the Company’s plans to dose the first patient in the Phase 3 Ascend study of DT120 ODT in MDD in 2Q 2026; 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 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 2028; and potential additional indications for DT120 ODT. There are numerous 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 Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 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 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.

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