GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 7, 2021 08:00AM EDT

September 07, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ovid Therapeutics Inc.(NASDAQ:OVID), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing medicines that transform the lives of people with neurological diseases, today announced that management will present in a virtual format at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference. The presentation will be made available for on-demand viewing on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. EDT.

A webcast of the virtual presentation will be available on the Events & Presentations section of the Companys website at investors.ovidrx.com.

AboutOvid Therapeutics

Ovid Therapeutics Inc.is aNew York-based biopharmaceutical company using its BoldMedicineapproach to develop medicines that transform the lives of patients with neurological disorders.Ovidseeks to couple deep CNS experience with emerging advances in genetics and the pathways of the brain to build a leading, next-generation neuroscience pipeline. Ovids current pipeline programs include: OV329, a small molecule GABA aminotransferase inhibitor for seizures associated withTuberous Sclerosis Complexand Infantile Spasms; OV882, a short hairpin RNA therapy approach for Angelman syndrome; OV815, a genetic therapy approach for KIF1A associated neurological disorders; and other non-disclosed research targets. Additionally,Ovidmaintains a significant financial interest in the future regulatory development and potential commercialization of soticlestat, which Takeda is responsible for advancing globally. Two Phase 3 trials for soticlestat in Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome are expected to begin in 2021. For more information onOvid, please visitwww.ovidrx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain disclosures that contain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the development of Ovids product candidate pipeline and the clinical development of soticlestat. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as will, appears, believes and expects. Forward-looking statements are based on Ovids current expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, uncertainties in the development and regulatory approval processes. Additional risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Ovids filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the caption Risk Factors. Such risks may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on Ovids business and the global economy. Ovid assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available.

Contacts

Investors and MediaMeg AlexanderOvid Therapeutics Inc.Investor Relations & Public Relations917-943-6681malexander@ovidrx.com

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Investors:Argot PartnersDawn Schottlandt212-600-1902ovid@argotpartners.com

Media:Dan Budwick1ABdan@1abmedia.com