PsyIndex Weekly Update September 14, 2020 – September 18, 2020

The PsyIndex rose 2.89% last week after a decline dating back from mid-August showed signs of reversal during Friday’s session. The move higher on Friday followed COMPASS Pathways Inc.’s (CMPS) debut on the NASDAQ where shares surged 70%+ and created a $1 billion market capitalization

 

 

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Corporate News, Deals & Listings

  • Mydecine Innovations Group created a special committee to evaluate a range of options to increase shareholder value, including a potential spin out of U.S.-related assets. via CannabisFN
     
  • New Wave Holdings appointed Daniel Fox as CEO and Diego Gianelli as Director. Mr. Fox has a diverse range of experience across industries, including the alcoholic beverage and cannabis. via CannabisFN
     
  • COMPASS Pathways announced the pricing of its upsized IPO in the U.S. of 7.5 million ADRs at $17.00 per share for gross proceeds of $127.5 million, making it among the largest listings. via CannabisFN
     
  • Mind Cure Health announced the close of its previously announced public offering of common shares. via CannabisFN

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Previously Announced Upcoming Listings

  • Field Trip Psychedelics Inc. announced a letter of intent with Newton Energy Corporation (TSX.V: NTN.H). In addition, the company plans to complete a brokered private placement of common shares at a price of $2.00 per common share for gross proceeds of between $14 million and $15 million.
     
  • Silo Wellness Inc. announced a proposed reverse takeover with Yukoterre Resources Inc. (CSE: YT). In connection with the transaction, the company will complete a private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $2.5 million.
     
  • Entheon Biomedical Corp. announced a definitive amalgamation agreement with MPV Exploration Inc. to list on the CSE. In conjunction, it will complete a non-brokered private placement of subscription receipts to raise C$2 million in working capital.
     
  • Novamind Ventures Inc. signed a letter of intent with Hinterland Metals Inc. and undertook a $3 million non-brokered private placement to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).
     
  • Mindset Pharma Inc. signed a letter of intent with North Sur Resources Inc. and aims to raise $1 million in a private placement to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).
     
  • Magical Brands Corp. updated its plans to list on the TSX Venture exchange through its three-cornered amalgamation with Good2Go Corp. (TSXV: GOTO.P).

Industry Developments

  • Leaders in the psychedelics space joined to create the global Psychedelic Medicine Association (PMA), which aims to bridge the gap between the medical establishment, patients and the industry. via HealthEuropa
     
  • UC Berkeley launched a psychedelic research center through anonymous funding sources, creating a second leading institution following Johns Hopkins move to do the same. viaa Interesting Engineering
     
  • Rolling Stone takes a look at how 9/20 became the holiday for psychedelic mushrooms, similar to 4/20 in the cannabis industry. via Rolling Stone

 

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