BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
On October 10, 2023, Akero announced the results of its Phase 2b SYMMETRY trial, revealing that the study had failed to meet its primary endpoint. On this news, Akero’s stock price fell $30.39, or 62.6%, to close at $18.15 per share on October 10, 2023, thereby injuring investors.
If you purchased Akero securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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