ENSC 8-K: SEC filing

Ensysce Biosciences

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001493152-26-051414

ENSC filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026. Ensysce Biosciences reported Q3 2026 financial results, highlighting the completed acquisition of Cy Biopharma and its lead asset CY200 for CRPS, submission of a Phase 2a protocol to the UK MHRA, completion of enrollment in the PF614-MPAR-102 study, and a cash position of $29.7 million. The stock moved +8.4% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Ensysce Biosciences reported Q3 2026 financial results, highlighting the completed acquisition of Cy Biopharma and its lead asset CY200 for CRPS, submission of a Phase 2a protocol to the UK MHRA, completion of enrollment in the PF614-MPAR-102 study, and a cash position of $29.7 million. The MHRA and ethics committee requested additional information on the CY200 Phase 2a application.

Key details

Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026$29.7M
Net proceeds from Series C private placement$19.6M
Net cash acquired from Cy Biopharma$11.4M
One-time non-cash charge for acquired IPR&D related to Cy Biopharma$79.9M
Remaining NIDA award funding available as of September 30, 2026$2.7M
Federal grant funding for Q3 2026$2.2M
R&D expenses for Q3 2026$3.2M
G&A expenses for Q3 2026$1.6M
Acquired subsidiary; source of cy200 assetCy Biopharma, Inc.
Regulator reviewing cy200 phase 2a protocolMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Grant funder for pf614-mpar-102 studyNIDA
Chief executive officerDr. Lynn Kirkpatrick
PresidentJames Morrison
Chief medical officer of cy biopharmaProfessor Richard Langford

How ENSC stock reacted

Close before

$0.36

Nov 11, 2026

First close after

+8.44%

$0.39

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did ENSC file with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026?

ENSC filed a 8-K (SEC filing). Ensysce Biosciences reported Q3 2026 financial results, highlighting the completed acquisition of Cy Biopharma and its lead asset CY200 for CRPS, submission of a Phase 2a protocol to the UK MHRA, completion of enrollment in the PF614-MPAR-102 study, and a cash position of $29.7 million. The MHRA and ethics committee requested additional information on the CY200 Phase 2a application.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did ENSC stock react to this filing?

ENSC closed at $0.36 before the filing and $0.39 on Nov 12, 2026 (+8.44%).

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