Biggest changeChanges in the amount of net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests are directly impacted by changes in the net loss of our VIEs and our ownership percentage changes. 100 Results of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) License revenue $ 233 $ 20,376 (20,143 ) -98.9 % Operating expenses: Research and development 74,313 47,956 26,357 55.0 % Acquisition of in-process research and development 357 15,480 (15,123 ) -97.7 % General and administrative 70,350 92,745 (22,395 ) -24.1 % Total operating expenses 145,020 156,181 (11,161 ) -7.1 % Loss from operations (144,787 ) (135,805 ) (8,982 ) 6.6 % Other income (expense), net: Interest income 548 205 343 167.3 % Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability - related parties 1,475 173 1,302 752.6 % Change in fair value of derivative liability — 41 (41 ) -100.0 % Change in fair value of warrant liability 336 (87 ) 423 -486.2 % Change in fair value of securities carried at fair value 272 — 272 100.0 % Unrealized loss on other investments held at fair value — (12,346 ) 12,346 -100.0 % Loss on conversion of convertible promissory notes — (513 ) 513 -100.0 % Gain on consolidation of a variable interest entity — 3,543 (3,543 ) -100.0 % Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity 1,484 — 1,484 100.0 % Foreign exchange gain, net 6,902 8,481 (1,579 ) -18.6 % Other expense, net (1,412 ) (293 ) (1,119 ) 381.9 % Total other income (expense), net 9,605 (796 ) 10,401 -1306.7 % Loss before income taxes (135,182 ) (136,601 ) 1,419 -1.0 % Benefit from (provision for) income taxes (6,229 ) 3,989 (10,218 ) -256.2 % Gain on dilution of equity method investment — 16,923 (16,923 ) -100.0 % Losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax (16,006 ) (58,555 ) 42,549 -72.7 % Net loss $ (157,417 ) $ (174,244 ) 16,827 -9.7 % Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests (5,032 ) (6,436 ) 1,404 -21.8 % Net loss attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. stockholders $ (152,385 ) $ (167,808 ) $ 15,423 -9.2 % License Revenue License revenue was $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, which related to certain research and development expenses under the Otsuka Agreement.
Biggest changeResults of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) License revenue $ 314 $ 233 $ 81 34.8 % Operating expenses: Research and development 62,203 74,313 (12,110 ) (16.3 %) Acquisition of in-process research and development — 357 (357 ) (100.0 %) General and administrative 63,582 70,350 (6,768 ) (9.6 %) Total operating expenses 125,785 145,020 (19,235 ) (13.3 %) Loss from operations (125,471 ) (144,787 ) 19,316 (13.3 %) Other income, net: Interest income 1,847 — 548 1,299 237.0 % Interest expense (2,656 ) — (923 ) (1,733 ) 187.6 % Benefit from research and development tax credit 2,445 — — 2,445 0.0 % Change in fair value of assets and liabilities, net 86,583 — 2,083 84,500 4056.6 % Impairment of other investments (1,011 ) — — (1,011 ) 0.0 % Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity, net 60 — 1,484 (1,424 ) (96.0 %) Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (894 ) — 6,902 (7,796 ) (112.9 %) Other expense, net (189 ) — (489 ) 300 (61.3 %) Total other income, net 86,185 9,605 76,580 797.3 % Loss before income taxes (39,286 ) (135,182 ) 95,896 (70.9 %) Provision for income taxes (1,016 ) — (6,229 ) 5,213 (83.7 %) Losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax (3,593 ) — (16,006 ) 12,413 (77.6 %) Net loss $ (43,895 ) $ (157,417 ) $ 113,522 (72.1 %) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (3,671 ) (5,032 ) 1,361 (27.0 %) Net loss attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. stockholders $ (40,224 ) $ (152,385 ) $ 112,161 (73.6 %) License revenue License revenue was $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively, which related to reimbursement of research and development expenses under the Otsuka Agreement.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was $86.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by $309.1 million of cash paid for securities carried at fair value, $3.0 million of loans remitted to related parties, additional investments of $0.6 million in our other investments, $0.8 million of purchases of property and equipment, and $0.3 million of capitalized internal-use software development costs, partially offset by $226.8 million of proceeds from sale and maturities of securities at fair value.
Net cash used in investing activities was $86.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by $309.1 million of cash paid for securities carried at fair value, $3.0 million of loans remitted to related parties, additional investments of $0.6 million in our other investments, $0.8 million of purchases of property and equipment, and $0.3 million of capitalized internal-use software development costs, partially offset by $226.8 million of proceeds from sale and maturities of securities at fair value.
The Loan Agreement contains customary closing and commitment fees, prepayment fees and provisions, events of default and representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant requiring us to maintain certain levels of cash in accounts subject to a control agreement in favor of the Agent (the “Qualified Cash”) at all times commencing from the Closing Date, which includes a cap on the amount of cash that can be held by, among others, certain of our foreign subsidiaries in Australia and the United Kingdom.
The Loan Agreement contains customary closing and commitment fees, prepayment fees and provisions, events of default and representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant requiring us to maintain certain levels of cash in accounts subject to a control agreement in favor of the Agent (the “Qualified Cash”) at all times commencing from the Closing Date, which includes a cap on the amount of cash that can be held by, among others, certain of our foreign subsidiaries in Australia and the 110 United Kingdom.
Furthermore, the SPA provided that from time to time, Kures shall issue to Columbia additional shares of 110 Kures’ common stock, at a per share price equal to the then fair market value of each such share, which price shall be deemed to have been paid in partial consideration for the execution, delivery and performance by Columbia of the License Agreement, such that the common stock held by Columbia shall equal to 5.0% of the common stock on a fully diluted basis, at all times up to and through the achievement of certain funding threshold.
Furthermore, the SPA provided that from time to time, Kures shall issue to Columbia additional shares of Kures’ common stock, at a per share price equal to the then fair market value of each such share, which price shall be deemed to have been paid in partial consideration for the execution, delivery and performance by Columbia of the License Agreement, such that the common stock held by Columbia shall equal to 5.0% of the common stock on a fully diluted basis, at all times up to and through the achievement of certain funding threshold.
Concurrent with the conversion of the 2018 Convertible Notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG shares, the shares of ATAI Life Sciences AG that were issued to the noteholders were exchanged for 5,478,176 shares of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. through a transfer and sale arrangement such that ATAI Life Sciences AG continued to remain a wholly owned subsidiary of ATAI Life Sciences N.V and the transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction that resulted in no gain or loss recognition.
Concurrent with the conversion of the 2018 Convertible Notes into common shares of ATAI Life Sciences AG, the common shares of ATAI Life Sciences AG that were issued to the noteholders were exchanged for 5,478,176 shares of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. through a transfer and sale arrangement such that ATAI Life Sciences AG continued to remain a wholly owned subsidiary of ATAI Life Sciences N.V and the transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction that resulted in no gain or loss recognition.
However, actual costs and timing of preclinical studies and clinical trials are highly uncertain, subject to risks, and may change depending upon a number of factors, including our clinical development plan. We make estimates of our accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date in our consolidated financial statements based on facts and circumstances known at that time.
However, actual costs and timing of preclinical studies and clinical trials are highly uncertain, subject to risks, and may change depending upon a number of factors, including our clinical development plan. 113 We make estimates of our accrued expenses as of each balance sheet date in our consolidated financial statements based on facts and circumstances known at that time.
Given the absence of a public trading market prior to 113 the completion our initial public offering, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, we exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine our best estimate of the fair value of our common shares.
Given the absence of a public trading market prior to the completion our initial public offering, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, we exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine our best estimate of the fair value of our common shares.
Allergan License Agreement In February 2020, Recognify entered into a license agreement with Allergan Sales, LLC, or Allergan, which grants Recognify an exclusive sublicensable and worldwide license under certain patent rights and know-how controlled by Allergan to develop, manufacture and commercialize certain products for use in all fields including the treatment of certain diseases and conditions of the central nervous system.
Allergan License Agreement 111 In February 2020, Recognify entered into a license agreement with Allergan Sales, LLC, or Allergan, which grants Recognify an exclusive sublicensable and worldwide license under certain patent rights and know-how controlled by Allergan to develop, manufacture and commercialize certain products for use in all fields including the treatment of certain diseases and conditions of the central nervous system.
Our operating losses stem primarily from the development of our mental health research programs. Furthermore, we expect to incur additional 94 costs associated with operating as a public company, including audit, legal, regulatory, and tax-related services associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and SEC requirements, director and officer insurance premiums, and investor relations costs.
Our operating losses stem primarily from the development of our mental health research programs. Furthermore, we expect to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company, including audit, legal, regulatory, and tax-related services associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and SEC requirements, director and officer insurance premiums, and investor relations costs.
This is due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with developing products, including the uncertainty of whether (i) any clinical trials will be conducted or progress as planned or completed on schedule, if at all, (ii) we obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates and (iii) we successfully commercialize product candidates.
This is due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with developing products, including the uncertainty of whether (i) any clinical trials will 99 be conducted or progress as planned or completed on schedule, if at all, (ii) we obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates and (iii) we successfully commercialize product candidates.
We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that (i) we are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act.
We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act.
In addition, the financial covenant under the Loan Agreement requires that beginning on the later of (i) July 1, 2023 and (ii) the date on which the aggregate outstanding amount borrowed under the 2022 Term Loan Facility is equal to or greater than $40.0 million, we shall maintain Qualified Cash in an amount no less than the sum of (1) 33% of the outstanding amount under the 2022 Term Loan Facility, and (2) the amount of the Borrowers’ and Subsidiary Guarantors’ accounts payable that have not been paid within 180 days from the invoice date of the relevant account payable, subject to certain exceptions; provided, that the financial covenant shall not apply on any day that our market capitalization is at least $600.0 million measured on a consecutive 10-business day period immediately prior to such date of measurement and tested on a daily basis.
In addition, the financial covenant under the Loan Agreement requires that beginning on the later of (i) July 1, 2023 and (ii) the date on which the aggregate outstanding amount borrowed under the 2022 Term Loan Facility is equal to or greater than $40.0 million, we shall maintain Qualified Cash in an amount no less than the sum of (1) 33% of the outstanding amount under the Loan Agreement, and (2) the amount of the Borrowers’ and Subsidiary Guarantors’ accounts payable that have not been paid within 180 days from the invoice date of the relevant account payable, subject to certain exceptions; provided, that the financial covenant shall not apply on any day that our market capitalization is at least $550.0 million measured on a consecutive 10-business day period immediately prior to such date of measurement and tested on a daily basis.
As a result, in July 2022 through reduction of capital allocation and operational resources, we decided to decelerate some of our drug discovery programs and Revixia Life Sciences. In November 2022, we finalized and entered into agreements through which we disposed of our equity interests in (and residual Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement funding obligations to) Neuronasal.
As a result, in July 2022 through reduction of capital allocation and operational resources, we decided to decelerate some of our drug discovery programs and Revixia Life Sciences. In November 2022, we finalized and entered into agreements through which we disposed of our equity interests in (and residual Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement funding obligations to) Neuronasal, Inc.
We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.
We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are 112 reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.
In the future, we intend to continue to conduct research and development, preclinical testing, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, market access, commercialization and business development activities that, together with anticipated general and administrative expenses, will result in incurring further significant losses for at least the next several years.
In the future, we intend to continue to conduct research and development, preclinical testing, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, market access, commercialization and business development activities that, together with 96 anticipated general and administrative expenses, will result in incurring further significant losses for at least the next several years.
In addition, we are required to make a final payment fee (the “End of Term Charge”) upon the earlier of (i) the Maturity Date, (ii) the date that we prepay, in full or in part, the principal balance of the 2022 Term Loan Facility, or (iii) the date that the outstanding balance of the 109 2022 Term Loan Facility becomes due and payable.
In addition, we are required to make a final payment fee (the “End of Term Charge”) upon the earlier of (i) the Maturity Date, (ii) the date that we prepay, in full or in part, the principal balance of the 2022 Term Loan Facility, or (iii) the date that the outstanding balance of the 2022 Term Loan Facility becomes due and payable.
The agreements may have units of account within 111 the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 where the counterparties meet the definition of a customer as well as units of account within the scope of ASC 808 where both parties are determined to be active participants exposed to significant risk and rewards.
The agreements may have units of account within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 where the counterparties meet the definition of a customer as well as units of account within the scope of ASC 808 where both parties are determined to be active participants exposed to significant risk and rewards.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including: • the time and cost necessary to complete ongoing and planned clinical trials; • the outcome, timing and cost of meeting regulatory requirements established by the FDA, the EMA and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities; • the progress, timing, scope and costs of our preclinical studies, clinical trials and other related activities for our ongoing and planned clinical trials, and potential future clinical trials; • the costs of commercialization activities for any of our product candidates that receive marketing approval, including the costs and timing of establishing product sales, marketing, distribution and manufacturing capabilities, or entering into strategic collaborations with third parties to leverage or access these capabilities; • the amount and timing of sales and other revenues from our product candidates, if approved, including the sales price and the availability of coverage and adequate third party reimbursement; • the cash requirements for purchasing additional equity from certain of our portfolio companies upon the achievement of specified development milestone events; • the cash requirements for developing our programs and our ability and willingness to finance their continued development; • the cash requirements for any future acquisitions or discovery of product candidates; and • the time and cost necessary to respond to technological and market developments, including other products that may compete with one or more of our product candidates.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including: • the time and cost necessary to complete ongoing and planned clinical trials; 107 • the outcome, timing and cost of meeting regulatory requirements established by the FDA, the EMA and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities; • the progress, timing, scope and costs of our preclinical studies, clinical trials and other related activities for our ongoing and planned clinical trials, and potential future clinical trials; • the costs of commercialization activities for any of our product candidates that receive marketing approval, including the costs and timing of establishing product sales, marketing, distribution and manufacturing capabilities, or entering into strategic collaborations with third parties to leverage or access these capabilities; • the amount and timing of sales and other revenues from our product candidates, if approved, including the sales price and the availability of coverage and adequate third party reimbursement; • the cash requirements for purchasing additional equity from certain atai companies upon the achievement of specified development milestone events; • the cash requirements for developing our programs and our ability and willingness to finance their continued development; • the cash requirements for any future acquisitions or discovery of product candidates; and • the time and cost necessary to respond to technological and market developments, including other products that may compete with one or more of our product candidates.
We estimate the grant date fair value, and the resulting share-based compensation expense, for stock options that only have service vesting requirements or performance-based vesting requirements without market conditions using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
We estimate the grant date fair value, and the resulting stock-based compensation expense, for stock options that only have service vesting requirements or performance-based vesting requirements without market conditions using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Net losses in consolidated VIEs are attributed to redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests considering the liquidation preferences of the different classes of equity held by the shareholders in the VIE and their respective interests in the net assets of the consolidated VIE in the event of liquidation, and their pro rata ownership.
Net losses in consolidated VIEs are attributed to noncontrolling interests considering the liquidation preferences of the different classes of equity held by the shareholders in the VIE and their respective interests in the net assets of the consolidated VIE in the event of liquidation, and their pro rata ownership.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments We have entered into other contracts in the normal course of business with certain CROs, CMOs and other third parties for preclinical research studies and testing, clinical trials and manufacturing services. These contracts do not contain any minimum purchase commitments and are cancelable by us upon written notice.
We have entered into other contracts in the normal course of business with certain CROs, CMOs and other third parties for preclinical research studies and testing, clinical trials and manufacturing services. These contracts do not contain any minimum purchase commitments and are cancelable by us upon written notice.
The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $42.4 million of stock-based compensation, $16.0 million of losses from our equity method investments, $5.1 million of deferred tax provision expense, $0.9 million impairment of loan receivable and $0.4 million of IPR&D considered to have no future alternative use, partially offset by $5.0 million of unrealized foreign exchange gains, $1.5 million gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity and $1.5 million gain from the change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities.
The noncash charges primarily consisted of $42.4 million of stock-based compensation, $16.0 million of losses from our equity method investments, $5.1 million of deferred tax provision expense, $0.9 million impairment of loan receivable and $0.4 million of IPR&D considered to have no future alternative use, partially offset by $5.0 million of unrealized foreign exchange gains, $1.5 million gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity and $1.5 million gain from the change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities.
As part of the valuation of share-based compensation under the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, it is necessary for us to estimate the fair value of our common shares. Prior to our IPO, we were required to periodically estimate the fair value of our common shares when issuing options and in computing our estimated share-based compensation expense.
As part of the valuation of stock-based compensation under the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, it is necessary for us to estimate the fair value of our common shares. Prior to our IPO, we were required to periodically estimate the fair value of our common shares when issuing options and in computing our estimated stock-based compensation expense.
Given our early-stage development and lack of prior earnings history, we have a full valuation allowance primarily related to German and international tax loss carryforwards and temporary timing differences related to share-based compensation that we consider-more-likely-than-not not to be realized.
Given our early-stage development and lack of prior earnings history, we have a full valuation allowance primarily related to German and international tax loss carryforwards and temporary timing differences related to stock-based compensation that we consider-more-likely-than-not not to be realized.
The grant date fair value of the share-based awards with service vesting requirements is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective awards. Determining the appropriate amount to expense for performance-based awards based on the achievement of stated goals requires judgment.
The grant date fair value of the stock-based awards with service vesting requirements is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective awards. Determining the appropriate amount to expense for performance-based awards based on the achievement of stated goals requires judgment.
Other Income (Expense), Net Interest Income Interest income consists of interest earned on cash balances held in interest-bearing accounts and interest earned on notes receivable.
Other income, net Interest income Interest income consists of interest earned on cash balances held in interest-bearing accounts and interest earned on notes receivable.
For additional information regarding our license agreements described below, see Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. For additional information regarding our contingent commitments and future put rights or options associated with our investments, see Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
For additional information regarding our license agreements described below, see Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. For additional information regarding our contingent commitments and future put rights or options associated with our investments, see Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
The Allergan License Agreement will remain in effect until terminated by the parties according to their rights. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we had made no material payments pursuant to the Allergan License agreement.
The Allergan License Agreement will remain in effect until terminated by the parties according to their rights. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we had made no material payments pursuant to the Allergan License agreement.
In April 2022, Kures issued shares of Series A-2 Preferred Stock to certain investors upon the achievement of Series A-2 milestone events. Accordingly, we issued certain anti-dilution common stock to Columbia worth $0.3 million. We expensed the cost incurred for acquiring license as research & development expense at inception.
In April 2022, Kures issued shares of Series A-2 Preferred Stock to certain investors upon the achievement of Series A-2 milestone events. Accordingly, we issued certain anti-dilution common stock to Columbia worth $0.3 million. We expensed the cost incurred for acquiring the license as acquisition of in-process research and development expense at inception.
The outstanding principal balance of the 2022 Term Loan Facility bears interest at a floating interest rate per annum equal to the greater of either (i) the prime rate as reported in the Wall Street Journal plus 4.55% and (ii) 8.55%. Accrued interest is payable monthly following the funding of each term loan advance.
The outstanding principal balance of the Loan Agreement bears interest at a floating interest rate per annum equal to the greater of either (i) the prime rate as reported in the Wall Street Journal plus 4.55% and (ii) 8.55%. Accrued interest is payable monthly following the funding of each term loan advance.
The 2022 Term Loan Facility will mature on August 1, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”), which may be extended until February 1, 2027 if we achieve certain performance milestones, raise at least $175.0 million of unrestricted new net cash proceeds from certain permitted sources after the Closing Date and prior to June 30, 2024, and satisfy certain other specified conditions.
The 2022 Term Loan Facility will mature on August 1, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”), which may be extended until February 1, 2027 if we achieve certain performance milestones, raise at least $175.0 million of unrestricted new net cash proceeds from certain permitted sources after the Closing Date and prior to December 15, 2024, and satisfy certain other specified conditions.
The CHIBA License will remain in effect until terminated by the parties according to their rights. During the year ended December 31, 2022 we made no material payments pursuant to the CHIBA License.
The CHIBA License will remain in effect until terminated by the parties according to their rights. During the year ended December 31, 2023 we made no material payments pursuant to the CHIBA License.
Benefit From (Provision For) Income Taxes For our consolidated entities, deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for income tax purposes.
Provision for income taxes For our consolidated entities, deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for income tax purposes.
Losses from Investments in Equity Method Investees, Net of Tax Losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax consists of our share of equity method investees losses on the basis of our equity ownership percentage, IPR&D charges resulting from basis differences related to our equity method investments.
Losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax 101 Losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax consists of our share of equity method investees losses on the basis of our equity ownership percentage and IPR&D charges resulting from basis differences related to our equity method investments.
Share-Based Compensation We recognize compensation costs related to share-based awards granted to employees, directors, and consultants based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant.
Stock-Based Compensation We recognize compensation costs related to stock-based awards granted to employees, directors, and consultants based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant.
Convertible Promissory Notes In November 2018, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $0.2 million of convertible notes (“2018 Convertible Notes”). The 2018 Convertible Notes are non-interest-bearing and have a maturity date of September 30, 2025, unless previously redeemed, converted, purchased or cancelled. In October 2020, we issued an additional principal amount of $1.0 million of the 2018 Convertible Notes.
Indebtedness Convertible Notes In November 2018, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $0.2 million of 2018 Convertible Notes. In October 2020, we issued an additional principal amount of $1.0 million of 2018 Convertible Notes. The 2018 Convertible Notes are non-interest-bearing and have a maturity date of September 30, 2025, unless previously redeemed, converted, purchased or cancelled.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the effect in available carryback and carryforward periods), future projected taxable income, including the character and jurisdiction of such income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.
We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the effect in available carryback and carryforward periods), future projected taxable income, including the character and jurisdiction of such income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.
If so, we 112 conclude that the acquired set is a business. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we did not have any acquisitions that were accounted for as business combinations.
If so, we conclude that the acquired set is a business. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we did not have any acquisitions that were accounted for as business combinations.
As collateral for the obligations under the 2022 Term Loan Facility, we have granted to the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders a senior security interest in substantially all of our, ATAI AG and each Subsidiary Guarantor’s property (including a pledge of equity interests of certain subsidiaries and VIEs), exclusive of intellectual property, with certain limited exceptions set forth in the Loan Agreement.
As collateral for the obligations under the 2022 Term Loan Facility, we have granted to the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders a senior security interest in substantially all of our cash and investment accounts and each Subsidiary Guarantor’s property (including a pledge of equity interests of certain subsidiaries and VIEs), exclusive of intellectual property, with certain limited exceptions set forth in the Loan Agreement.
The remaining $115 million becomes available in tranches through March 31, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
The remaining $135 million becomes available in tranches through March 31, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Loan Agreement.
As of December 31, 2023 we were in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Loan Agreement.
Prior to the IPO, we received gross cash proceeds of $361.5 million from sales of our common shares and convertible notes. We have incurred significant operating losses since our inception. Our net loss attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. stockholders was $152.4 million and $167.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Prior to the IPO, we received gross cash proceeds of $361.5 million from sales of our common shares and convertible notes. We have incurred significant operating losses since our inception. Our net loss attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. stockholders was $40.2 million and $152.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The deferred income tax expense relates to certain deferred tax assets being offset by a valuation allowance in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily with regard to temporary timing difference arising in connection with share-based compensation expense.
The deferred income tax expense relates to certain deferred tax assets being offset by a valuation allowance in the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily with regard to temporary timing difference arising in connection with stock-based compensation expense.
While our significant accounting policies are described in greater detail in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our consolidated financial statements appearing under Part II, Item 8, we believe that the following accounting policies are those most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
While our significant accounting policies are described in greater detail in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation, Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our consolidated financial statements appearing under Part II, Item 8, we believe that the following accounting policies are those most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Operating Expenses Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for our research activities, including our discovery efforts and the development of our product candidates, which include: • employee-related expenses, including salaries, related benefits and stock-based compensation, for employees engaged in research and development functions; • expenses incurred in connection with the preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates, including our agreements with third parties, such as consultants and CROs; • expenses incurred under agreements with consultants who supplement our internal capabilities; • the cost of lab supplies and acquiring, developing and manufacturing preclinical study materials and clinical trial materials; • costs related to compliance with regulatory requirements; • facilities, depreciation and other expenses, which include direct and allocated expenses for rent and maintenance of facilities, insurance and other operating costs; and • payments made in connection with third-party licensing agreements.
Operating expenses Research and development expenses Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for our research activities, including our discovery efforts and the development of our product candidates, which include: • employee-related expenses, including salaries, related benefits and stock-based compensation, for employees engaged in research and development functions; • expenses incurred in connection with the preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates, including our agreements with third parties, such as consultants and contract research organizations ("CROs"); • expenses incurred under agreements with consultants who supplement our internal capabilities; • the cost of lab supplies and acquiring, developing and manufacturing preclinical study materials and clinical trial materials; • costs related to compliance with regulatory requirements; and • payments made in connection with third-party licensing agreements.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability Changes in fair value of warrant liability consists of subsequent remeasurement of our warrant liability relating to issued and outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Neuronasal's common stock acquired in connection with the acquisition of Neuronasal in May 2021. We deconsolidated Neuronasal in November 2022.
Change in fair value of warrant liability Change in fair value of warrant liability consists of subsequent remeasurements of our warrant liability relating to issued and outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Neuronasal, Inc. ("Neuronasal") common stock acquired in connection with the acquisition of Neuronasal in May 2021. We deconsolidated Neuronasal in November 2022.
Benefit From (Provision For) Income Taxes We incurred current income tax expense of $1.1 million and a deferred income tax expense of $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. We incurred current income tax expense of $1.1 million and a deferred income tax benefit of $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Provision for income taxes We incurred current income tax expense of $1.0 million and a deferred income tax expense of $0.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We incurred current income tax expense of $1.1 million and a deferred income tax benefit of $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Sources of Liquidity Initial Public Offering In June 2021, we completed our IPO and issued and sold 17,250,000 of our common shares at a price to the public of $15.00 per share, which included the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase 2,250,000 additional common shares.
We maintain cash balances with financial institutions in excess of insured limits. Sources of Liquidity Initial Public Offering In June 2021, we completed our IPO and issued and sold 17,250,000 common shares at a price to the public of $15.00 per share, which included the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase 2,250,000 additional common shares.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had net losses attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. shareholders of $152.4 million and $167.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, our accumulated deficit was $510.2 million and $357.8 million, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had net losses attributable to ATAI Life Sciences N.V. shareholders of $40.2 million and $152.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our accumulated deficit was $550.9 million and $510.2 million, respectively.
We regularly assess the need to record a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
We regularly assess the need to record a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Accordingly, we maintain a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets for all entities as of December 31, 2023.
We received aggregate net proceeds of $231.6 million, after underwriting discounts and commissions of $18.1 million and offering costs of $9.0 million. As of December 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $190.6 million and short-term securities of $82.5 million.
We received aggregate net proceeds of $231.6 million, after underwriting discounts and commissions of $18.1 million and offering costs of $9.0 million. As of December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $45.0 million and short-term securities of $109.2 million.
The investors paid €17.00 per share for the aggregate amount of €4.6 million or $4.6 million in order to convert their convertible promissory notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG common shares, which was in accordance with the original terms of the 2018 Convertible Note Agreements.
These investors each paid €17.00 per share for an aggregate amount of €10.4 million ($12.2 million) in order to convert their respective 2018 Convertible Notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG common shares. which was in accordance with the original terms of the 2018 Convertible Note Agreements.
Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials.
Research and development activities are central to our business model. Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials.
We then record losses from investments in equity method investees, net of tax, for our proportionate share of the underlying company’s net results until the investment balance is adjusted to zero.
If we have not elected the fair value option, we then record gains (losses) from investments in equity method investees, net of tax, for our proportionate share of the underlying company’s net results until the investment balance is adjusted to zero.
Invyxis will pay Dalriada up to $12.8 million in service fees for research and support services. In addition, Invyxis will pay Dalriada development milestone payments and low single digit royalty payments based on net product sales. We have the right, but not the obligation, to settle future royalty payments based on net product sales with the our common shares.
In addition, Invyxis will pay Dalriada development milestone payments and low single digit royalty payments based on net product sales. We have the right, but not the obligation, to settle future royalty payments based on net product sales with the our common shares.
Since, the additional anti-dilution shares were issued as partial consideration towards the same license arrangement, the cost of such additional shares was also expensed as research & development expense during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2022 we recognized $0.4 million of IPR&D expense in connection with the SPA and the License Agreement.
Since, the additional anti-dilution shares were issued as partial consideration towards the same license arrangement, the cost of such additional shares of $0.4 million was also expensed as acquisition of in-process research and development expense during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we made no material payments in connection with the Columbia agreement.
In addition, the total costs of mental health disorders are significant and expected to increase substantially. Between 2009 and 2019, spending on mental health care in the United States increased by more than 50%, reaching $225 billion, and a Lancet Commission report estimates the global economic cost will reach $16 trillion by 2030.
Between 2009 and 2019, spending on mental health care in the United States increased by more than 50%, reaching $225 billion, and a Lancet Commission report estimates the global economic cost will reach $16 trillion by 2030.
Unrecognized tax benefits arise when the estimated benefit recorded in the financial statements differs from the amounts taken or expected to be taken in a tax return because of the considerations described above. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no unrecognized tax benefits.
Unrecognized tax benefits arise when the estimated benefit recorded in the financial statements differs from the amounts taken or expected to be taken in a tax return because of the considerations described above.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses were $70.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $92.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses were $63.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $70.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Under the terms of the Loan Agreement, $15 million was drawn at closing, with an additional $20 million available to be drawn at our option by May 1, 2023, and thereafter, an additional $25 million available to be drawn at our option by December 15, 2023.
Under the amended terms of the Loan Agreement, $15 million was drawn at closing, with an additional $10 million available to be drawn at our option by November 15, 2024, and, thereafter, an additional $15 million available to be drawn at our option by December 15, 2024.
We are also evaluating potential divestiture of our equity interests in certain programs and also exploring other opportunities, including but not limited to seeking strategic partnership options, for example, with PCN-101 and KUR-101.
We are evaluating potential divestiture of our equity interests in certain other programs and also exploring other opportunities, including but not limited to seeking strategic partnership options, for example, with Recognify Life Sciences, Inc., Perception Neuroscience Holdings, Inc., and Kures, Inc.
Enabling Technologies and Drug Discovery Platforms The $6.3 million increase in our enabling technologies and drug discovery platforms primarily relates to increased direct costs of $3.4 million in our Invyxis program, $1.7 million in our TryptageniX program, $0.9 million in our EntheogeniX program and $0.4 million in our InnarisBio program.
Enabling Technologies and Drug Discovery Platforms The $4.1 million decrease in our enabling technologies and drug discovery platforms primarily relates to decreased direct costs of $1.4 million in our Invyxis program, $1.2 million in our TryptageniX program, $0.9 million in our InnarisBio program, $0.3 million in our PsyProtix program, and $0.3 million in our Introspect program.
The impact of foreign currency exchange rates on our results of operations fluctuates period over period based on our foreign currency exposures resulting from changes in applicable exchange rates associated with our foreign denominated assets and liabilities. Other expense, net Other expense, net consists principally of interest expense and an impairment of a loan receivable.
The impact of foreign currency exchange rates on our results of operations fluctuates period over period based on our foreign currency exposures resulting from changes in applicable exchange rates associated with our foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, our accumulated deficit was $510.2 million and $357.8 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our accumulated deficit was $550.9 million and $510.2 million, respectively.
We also included our own historical volatility in the determination of expected volatility. Risk-free interest rate —The risk-free rate assumption is based on the implied yield with an equivalent expected term at the grant date.
The comparable companies were chosen based on their similar size, stage in the life cycle or area of specialty. We also included our own historical volatility in the determination of expected volatility. Risk-free interest rate —The risk-free rate assumption is based on the implied yield with an equivalent expected term at the grant date.
The decrease of $1.6 million was primarily a result of the impact of fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar on our foreign denominated balances. Other Expense, Net 104 Other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $1.4 million, compared to $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net Foreign exchange loss was $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a $6.9 million gain for the year ended December 31, 2022 relating to the impact of fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar on our foreign denominated balances.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability—Related Parties The milestone and royalty payments in relation to the acquisition of Perception Neuroscience, InnarisBio and TryptageniX were recorded at the acquisition date or at the exercise date related to the call option, and is subsequently remeasured to fair value quarterly.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability—related partie s The milestone and royalty payments in relation to the acquisition of Perception and InnarisBio were recorded at the acquisition date, and are subsequently remeasured to fair value.
DemeRx IB: DMX-1002 (ibogaine) for OUD The $0.1 million decrease in direct costs for the DMX-1002 program was primarily due to a decrease of $0.7 million of preclinical development costs, partially offset by an increase of $0.4 million of clinical development costs, $0.1 million of manufacturing costs, and $0.1 million of personnel related costs for the conduct of our ongoing Phase 1/2 trial to evaluate its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy in recreational drug users and healthy volunteers.
IBX-210 & DMX-1002: Ibogaine for Opioid Use Disorder The $1.9 million decrease in direct costs for our DMX-1002 program was primarily due to a decrease of $1.7 million of clinical development costs, a decrease of $0.1 million of manufacturing costs, and a decrease of $0.1 million of personnel and other related costs for the conduct of our Phase 1/2 trial to evaluate its safety, tolerability, PK, and efficacy in recreational drug users and healthy volunteers.
We expect to continue to incur losses and operating cash outflows for the foreseeable future until we are able to commercialize any of our product candidates. Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents and short-term securities, as further described below. We maintain cash balances with financial institutions in excess of insured limits.
We expect to continue to incur losses and operating cash outflows for the foreseeable future until we are able to commercialize any of our product candidates. Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, short-term securities, 106 convertible promissory notes, investments, and 2022 Term Loan Facility, as further described below.
We expensed the remaining deposit as the services are performed as a component of research and development expense in the consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded $2.8 million as research and development expense. We did not record a material amount of research & development expense for the year ended December 31, 2021.
We will expense the remaining deposit as the services are performed as a component of research and development expense in the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded $2.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively as research and development expense.
Ownership interests in entities over which we have significant influence, but not a controlling financial interest, are accounted for as cost and equity method investments. Ownership interests in consolidated entities that are held by entities other than us are reported as redeemable convertible noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests in our consolidated balance sheets.
Ownership interests in entities over which we have significant influence, but not a controlling financial interest, are accounted for as cost and equity method investments.
Each note has a face value of €1 and is convertible into one ordinary share of ATAI Life Sciences AG upon the payment of €17.00. In 2021, several noteholders elected to convert their 2018 Convertible Notes into shares of ATAI Life Sciences N.V.
Each note has a face value of €1 and is convertible into one ordinary share of ATAI Life Sciences AG upon the payment of €17.00. The noteholders have agreed that, subsequent to converting the notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG share, they will exchange the ATAI Life Sciences AG share for ATAI Life Science N.V. shares.
Certain internal research and development expenses consisting of employee and contractor-related costs are not allocated to specific product candidate programs because these costs are deployed across multiple product candidate programs under research and development expense. 97 Research and development activities are central to our business model.
Our direct research and development expenses by program also include fees incurred under third-party license agreements. Certain internal research and development expenses consisting of employee and contractor-related costs are not allocated to specific product candidate programs because these costs are deployed across multiple product candidate programs under research and development expense.
EmpathBio: EMP-01 (MDMA derivative) for PTSD The $2.8 million increase in direct costs for EMP-01 was primarily due to an increase of $2.4 million preclinical activities as well as a $0.4 million increase of clinical development costs relating to the initiation our Phase 1 single ascending dose trial to assess the safety and tolerability of orally administered EMP-01.
EMP-01: 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) derivative for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder The $1.7 million decrease in direct costs for our EMP-01 program was primarily due to a decrease of $2.5 million preclinical development costs and a $0.7 million decrease of manufacturing costs, partially offset by an increase of $1.5 million in clinical development costs relating to our Phase 1 single ascending dose trial to assess the safety and tolerability of orally administered EMP-01.
These investors each paid €17.00 per share for an aggregate amount of €5.8 million ($6.9 million) in order to convert their respective 2018 Convertible Notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG common shares. In May and July 2022, certain investors elected to convert some of their 2018 Convertible Notes into shares of ATAI Life Sciences N.V.
From 2021 through December 31, 2023, certain noteholders elected to convert their 2018 Convertible Notes into shares of ATAI Life Sciences N.V. These investors each paid €17.00 per share for an aggregate amount of €10.4 million ($12.2 million) in order to convert their respective 2018 Convertible Notes into ATAI Life Sciences AG common shares.
Gain on Deconsolidation of a Variable Interest Entity Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity was $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of the deconsolidation of Neuronasal.
Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity was $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as a result of the gain upon deconsolidation of Trypotagenix of $0.4 million, partially offset by the loss upon deconsolidation of Psyber, Inc. of $0.3 million, compared to a gain of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of the deconsolidation of Neuronasal.
If we are unable to obtain this funding when needed and on acceptable terms, we could be forced to delay, limit or terminate our product development efforts. 106 Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of equity financings, debt financings, collaborations with other companies and other strategic transactions.
Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of equity financings, debt financings, collaborations with other companies and other strategic transactions.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our cash flows for years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: December 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net cash used in operating activities $ (104,467 ) $ (63,246 ) Net cash used in investing activities (86,848 ) (81,276 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 20,785 409,862 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (1,123 ) (320 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash $ (171,653 ) $ 265,020 Net Cash Used in Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities was $104.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, which consisted of a net loss of $157.4 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of $56.3 million and net cash outflows from the change in operating assets and liabilities of $3.3 million.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our cash flows for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: December 31, 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash used in operating activities $ (84,118 ) $ (104,467 ) Net cash used in investing activities (53,295 ) (86,848 ) Net cash provided by financing activities (8,355 ) 20,785 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash 189 (1,123 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash $ (145,579 ) $ (171,653 ) Net Cash Used in Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities was $84.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted of a net loss attributable to stockholders of $43.9 million, adjusted by noncash benefit of $47.7 million and net cash inflows from the change in operating assets and liabilities of $7.5 million.
Gain on Deconsolidation of a Variable Interest Entity Gain on deconsolidation of a VIE of $1.5 million was the result of removing Neuronasal assets and liabilities from our consolidated balance sheet following our change of control in Neuronasal in November 2022.
Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity Gain on deconsolidation of a variable interest entity is the result of removing assets and liabilities from our consolidated balance sheet following a loss of control or divestment of a variable interest entity.
These subjective assumptions are estimated as follows: Expected term —We have generally elected to use the “simplified method” for estimating the expected term of options, whereby the expected term equals the arithmetic average of the vesting term and the original contractual term of the option (generally 10 years).
These subjective assumptions are estimated as follows: Expected term —We have generally elected to use the “simplified method” for estimating the expected term of options, whereby the expected term equals the arithmetic average of the vesting term and the original contractual term of the option (generally 10 years). 114 Expected volatility —As we have limited trading history for our common shares, the expected volatility was estimated based on the average volatility for comparable publicly traded biotechnology companies over a period equal to the expected term of the stock option grants.