NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of AVROBIO, Inc. (“AVROBIO” or the “Company”) ( AVRO). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether AVROBIO and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On or around June 21, 2018, AVROBIO conducted its initial public offering (“IPO”), issuing 5,247,958 shares of common stock priced at $19.00 per share. Then, on March 16, 2020, AVROBIO issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019. The Company reported a net loss of $22.7 million for the quarter, and a net loss of $73.0 million for the year, compared to a net loss of $16.0 million and a net loss of $46.4 million for the comparable periods in 2018. AVROBIO advised investors that “[t]hese increases were due to increased research and development expenses, as well as increased general and administrative expenses.”
On this news, AVROBIO’s stock price fell $4.80 per share, or 32.26%, to close at $10.08 per share on March 16, 2020.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
[email protected]
888-476-6529 ext. 9980
