GlobeNewswire Inc | Jun 28, 2021 04:55PM EDT

June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of. Athira Pharma, Inc. (Athira or the Company) (NASDAQ:ATHA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Athira 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 September 18, 2020, Athira conducted its initial public offering (IPO), selling 12 million shares priced at $17.00 per share. Then, on June 17, 2021, Athira announced that the Companys board had placed its President and Chief Executive Officer, Leen Kawas, on temporary leave pending an investigation of actions stemming from doctoral research Dr. Kawas conducted while at Washington State University.

On this news, Athiras stock price fell $7.09 per share, or 38.87%, to close at $11.15 per share on June 18, 2021.

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CONTACT:Robert S. WilloughbyPomerantz LLPrswilloughby@pomlaw.com888-476-6529 ext. 7980