Eli Lilly Acquires AtaiBeckley for Up to $3.8 Billion, Expanding Psychedelic Drug Portfolio

Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley in a deal worth up to $3.8 billion, including an upfront payment of $2.8 billion and potential additional payments based on performance conditions. The acquisition provides access to BPL-003, a nasal spray showing promise for treating resistant depression.

By Mallika Mitra Fri, July 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Eli Lilly Acquires AtaiBeckley for Up to $3.8 Billion, Expanding Psychedelic Drug Portfolio

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Topics: Acquisition Pharma Psychedelics

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