NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2022 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ('Phathom' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: PHAT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Phathom 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 October 24, 2019, Phathom conducted its initial public offering ('IPO'), selling almost 11 million shares of common stock priced at $19.00 per share. Then, on August 2, 2022, Phathom issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2022 and providing a business update. The Company reported GAAP earnings per share of -$1.33, missing consensus estimates by $0.30. Phathom also advised investors of 'a delay of the planned VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK product launches' after 'tests revealed trace levels of a nitrosamine impurity' in the product.

On this news, Phathom's stock price fell $2.61 per share, or 28.78%, to close at $6.46 per share on August 2, 2022.

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SOURCE: Pomerantz LLP