Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Equity Corporate Actions Alert #2018 - 229
Information Regarding the Merger of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (KERX)

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At a special meeting held December 11, 2018, the shareholders of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (KERX) approved a merger with Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (AKBA). The merger closed today, December 12, 2018. The details are as follows:

Company: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Issue: Common Stock
CUSIP#: 492515101
Symbol: KERX
Marketplace Effective Date for Suspension: December 13, 2018
Merger Consideration: 0.37433 shares of AKBA per share

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