Core Viewpoint - Kaskela Law LLC is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against Anavex Life Sciences Corp. on behalf of long-term shareholders due to alleged misleading statements regarding the company's research program and product efficacy [1][4][6]. Company Overview - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is primarily focused on its product blarcamesine, which is being studied as a treatment for pediatric Rett syndrome patients through the "Excellence" Phase II/Phase III study [3]. Legal Proceedings - A securities fraud complaint has been filed against Anavex for misleading investors during the Class Period from February 1, 2022, to January 1, 2024, regarding the company's research and the likelihood of success of blarcamesine in clinical trials [2][4]. Study Results and Impact - On January 2, 2024, Anavex announced the results of the Excellence study, revealing that the study failed to achieve statistical significance on all but one measure, leading to a significant drop in stock price by $3.26, or over 35%, closing at $6.05 per share [5]. Investigation Focus - The investigation aims to determine if Anavex's board of directors violated securities laws or breached fiduciary duties related to the alleged misconduct during the Class Period [6].

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H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ and H.C. Wainwright 6th Annual Neuro Perspectives ConferenceNEW YORK, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) ...

Core Viewpoint - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is advancing its clinical-stage biopharmaceutical portfolio focused on innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, with recent positive developments in clinical trials and financial results for Q2 fiscal 2025 [1][2]. Recent Highlights - The company successfully completed enrollment in its Phase 2 clinical study of ANAVEX®3-71 for schizophrenia, with a total of 71 participants [5]. - Anavex presented open-label-extension data for blarcamesine at the AD/PD™ 2025 conference, confirming its clinical benefits for early Alzheimer's patients [2]. - The appointment of Professor Dr. Audrey Gabelle to the Scientific Advisory Board enhances the company's expertise in Alzheimer's disease [5]. Financial Highlights - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $115.8 million as of March 31, 2025, from $132.2 million at the end of fiscal 2024, indicating a runway of approximately 4 years at current utilization rates [5]. - General and administrative expenses for Q2 were $2.6 million, down from $2.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024 [5]. - Research and development expenses increased slightly to $9.9 million compared to $9.7 million in the prior year [5]. - The net loss for Q2 was $11.2 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million, or $0.13 per share, for the same quarter in fiscal 2024 [5][10].

Core Viewpoint - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is set to release its financial results for the second fiscal quarter on May 13, 2025, and will host a conference call to discuss these results and the company's growth strategy [1][2]. Company Overview - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for various CNS disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome [1][4]. - The company's lead drug candidate, ANAVEX2-73 (blarcamesine), has completed multiple clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and is also being studied for Parkinson's disease dementia and Rett syndrome [4]. - ANAVEX2-73 is designed to restore cellular homeostasis by targeting SIGMAR1 and muscarinic receptors, with preclinical studies indicating its potential to halt or reverse Alzheimer's disease progression [4]. - Another promising drug candidate, ANAVEX3-71, targets SIGMAR1 and M1 muscarinic receptors and has shown beneficial effects in preclinical trials related to Alzheimer's disease [4]. Conference Call Details - The conference call will take place on May 13, 2025, at 8:30 am ET, and will include a question-and-answer session following management's remarks [2][3]. - Participants can access the call via a live webcast on Anavex's website or by dialing a specific number for U.S. participants [3].

Core Insights - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. has successfully completed enrollment for its Phase 2 clinical study of ANAVEX3-71, targeting schizophrenia, with a total of 71 participants [2][3][4] - The study consists of two parts: Part A with 16 participants focusing on multiple ascending doses, and Part B with 55 participants aimed at providing comprehensive clinical and biomarker data [3][4] - Top-line data from the study is expected to be reported in the second half of 2025 [5] Company Overview - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for various CNS disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia [2][7] - The lead drug candidate, ANAVEX2-73, has shown promise in multiple clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and other CNS disorders [7][8] - ANAVEX3-71 is a dual SIGMAR1 receptor agonist and M1 positive allosteric modulator, which may address all symptom domains of schizophrenia without the side effects associated with standard antipsychotics [4][8] Industry Context - Schizophrenia affects nearly 24 million people globally, with significant unmet medical needs due to limitations of current treatments [6] - Approximately 34% of individuals with schizophrenia do not respond to existing therapies, and 50-60% experience only partial improvement or unacceptable side effects [6]

NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it will present at The Citizens Life Sciences Conference, taking place in New York, NY, from M ...

NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("Anavex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the appointment of Professor Dr. Audrey Gabelle, MD, PhD, a specialist of predictive, personalized m ...

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, Professor of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute and Chairman ...

NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("Anavex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it will present at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference, April 7 – 10, 2025. C ...