ESSA PharmaEPIX
EPIX
About: ESSA Pharma Inc is a pharmaceutical company. The company was focused on the development of small-molecule drugs for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. It was developing drugs that selectively block the amino-terminal domain of the androgen receptor, potentially overcoming the known AR-dependent resistance mechanisms of CRPC and providing CRPC patients with the potential for increased progression-free and overall survival. Currently, the company has terminated its clinical trials and other studies.
Employees: 35
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Funds holding %
of 7,431 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
70% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $930K | Put options by funds: $546K
33% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 3
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $50.1M [Q1] → $53.2M (+$3.19M) [Q2]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 36 [Q1] → 36 (+0) [Q2]
1.6% less ownership
Funds ownership: 71.37% [Q1] → 69.77% (-1.6%) [Q2]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 9
33% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 2 (-1) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EPIX.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about EPIX published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
19 hours ago
Essa Pharma Inc. Clarifies Nasdaq Due Bill Trading for Previously Announced Cash Distribution
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif and VANCOUVER, BC , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX) announced on August 14, 2025 that, in connection with the Company's previously announced return of capital distribution in the aggregate amount of US$80,000,000 (the "Distribution") to the holders of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares" and the holders of such Common Shares, the "Shareholders") as part of the discontinuance and winding-up of the business of the Company pursuant to the Company's previously announced transaction with XenoTherapeutics, Inc. ("Xeno"), a non-profit biotechnology company, under which Xeno will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (the "Transaction"), the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") had determined that the ex-dividend date for the Distribution would be August 25, 2025 (the "Ex-Dividend Date"), the first business day after the payment date. The Distribution was paid to Shareholders on August 22, 2025 and Shareholders received approximately $1.6910318 per Common Share in the Distribution (subject to applicable withholding).
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Essa Pharma Inc. Announces Ex-Dividend Date and Nasdaq Due Bill Trading for Previously Announced Cash Distribution
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX) today announced that, in connection with the Company's recently announced return of capital distribution in the aggregate amount of US$80,000,000 (the "Distribution") to the holders of common shares of the Company ("Common Shares" and the holders of such Common Shares, the "Shareholders") as part of the discontinuance and winding-up of the business of the Company pursuant to the Company's previously announced transaction with XenoTherapeutics, Inc. ("Xeno"), a non-profit biotechnology company, under which Xeno will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (the "Transaction"), the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") has determined that the ex-dividend date for the Distribution will be August 25, 2025 (the "Ex-Dividend Date"), the first business day after the payment date.
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PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Essa Pharma Inc. Announces US$80 Million Cash Distribution to Shareholders
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif and VANCOUVER, Canada , Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX) today announced that, following the Company's receipt of an order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the "Court") on August 5, 2025, authorizing a reduction in the capital of the common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares" and the holders of such Common Shares, the "Shareholders") and concurrent distribution to the Shareholders, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has approved a return of capital distribution in the aggregate amount of US$80,000,000 (the "Distribution") to the Shareholders as part of the discontinuance and winding-up of the business of the Company. The Distribution is scheduled to be paid on August 22, 2025, to Shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2025.
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
ESSA Pharma Inc. Provides Update on its Application to the Supreme Court of British Columbia for Approval of an Interim Order and Cash Distribution to Shareholders
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX) today announced that, in connection with its previously announced business combination agreement with XenoTherapeutics, Inc. ("Xeno"), a non-profit biotechnology company, under which Xeno will acquire (the "Transaction") all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ESSA (the "Common Shares"), the Company intends to apply to the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the "Court") on August 5, 2025 for (i) an interim order authorizing the holding of a special meeting to consider and approve the Transaction (the "Interim Order") and (ii) for an order authorizing the Company to make an initial cash distribution to its shareholders prior to the closing of the Transaction (the "Distribution Order" and together with the Interim Order, the "Orders").
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of ESSA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIX)
NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating ESSA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIX ) related to its sale to Xeno Acquisition Corp. Upon completion of the transaction, ESSA shareholders will receive a cash payment per share to be calculated based upon ESSA's cash balance at closing minus transaction costs, liability and legal exposure review, and a $4 million transaction fee payable to Xeno. Additionally, ESSA shareholders are entitled to receive one non-transferable contingent value right per share entitling them to future payments based on (i) up to $150,000.00, less any remaining liabilities and expenses not deducted at closing; and (ii) up to $2.8 million, less legal and other expenses incurred after closing. Is it a fair deal?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
EPIX Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether the Sale of ESSA Pharma Inc. is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of ESSA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIX) to XenoTherapeutics, Inc. is fair to ESSA shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages ESSA shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether ESSA and its board of directors violated the.
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PRNewsWire
1 month ago
ESSA Pharma Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by XenoTherapeutics, Inc., Backed by XOMA Royalty Corporation in All-Cash Transaction
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON and EMERYVILLE, Calif.
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PRNewsWire
3 months ago
ESSA Pharma Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Company continues to explore and review strategic options focused on maximizing shareholder value SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX), a pharmaceutical company that, prior to the discontinuation of its clinical trials and development programs, had been focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Neutral
Accesswire
5 months ago
Shareholders of ESSA Pharma Inc. Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before March 25, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - EPIX
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your ESSA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:EPIX) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/essa-pharma-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=138642&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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PRNewsWire
5 months ago
ESSA Pharma Inc. Class Action: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds ESSA Pharma Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 25, 2025 - EPIX
NEW YORK , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA Pharma Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of ESSA Pharma Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between December 12, 2023 and October 31, 2024.
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