About Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (AKRO)
Akero Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of pharmaceutical candidates, utilizing its proprietary technology and a deep understanding of liver disease mechanisms to address unmet medical needs. By conducting rigorous clinical trials and research, Akero aims to deliver effective treatment options that can improve patient outcomes and contribute to the overall health of individuals affected by these conditions. Read More
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO) to Novo Nordisk A/S. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Akero will receive $54.00 per share in cash, and a non-transferable Contingent Value Right entitling its holder to receive a cash payment of $6.00 per share upon full U.S. regulatory approval of efruxifermin by June 30, 2031. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) to Novo Nordisk A/S is fair to Akero shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Akero shareholders will receive $54.00 per share in cash, and a non-transferable Contingent Value Right entitling its holder to receive a cash payment of $6.00 per share upon full U.S. regulatory approval of efruxifermin by June 30, 2031.
Novo Nordisk is set to acquire the firm, and Akero’s shareholders will receive $54 per share in cash at closing in addition to a contingent value right.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced two upcoming oral presentations and a poster presentation at the 76th Annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® 2025 taking place November 7-11, 2025, in Washington, DC. The presentations will highlight findings from the 96-week Phase 2b SYMMETRY study evaluating the safety and efficacy of lead product candidate efruxifermin (EFX) in patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4c) due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), along with insights from an AI-powered digital analysis of histology data from the 96-week Phase 2b HARMONY study in patients with pre-cirrhotic (F2-F3) MASH.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO).
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. E.T. in New York, NY.
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