BALA CYNWYD, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 21, 2020 / Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akcea" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AKCA) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the Company's agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) ("Ionis") for Ionis to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Akcea common stock that it does not already own for only $18.15 per share in cash.
The investigation concerns whether the Akcea Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether Ionis is paying too little for the Company. For example, the deal consideration is well below the 52-week high of $22.79 for Akcea stock.
If you own shares of Akcea stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC, who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire, or Marc L. Ackerman, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 510, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, visit http://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/akcea-therapeutics-inc-nasdaq-akca/, or call toll free 877-534-2590.
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SOURCE: Brodsky & Smith, LLC