NEW YORK, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Athenex, Inc. (“Athenex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ATNX).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Athenex and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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In June 2017, Athenex completed its initial public offering (“IPO”), issuing 6 million shares of common stock priced at $11.00 per share.  Then, on May 7, 2020, Athenex reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2020.  Among other results, the Company reported earnings per share that missed consensus estimates by $0.07. 

On this news, Athenex’s stock price fell $0.54 per share, or 5.58%, to close at $9.13 per share on May 7, 2020.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 9980