NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("Anavex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVXL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Anavex and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On December 29, 2015, pre-market, Anavex disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2015. Anavex stated, in part, that "[t]he Company believes the subpoena and investigation relate to the recent unusual activity in the market for the Company's shares."
On this news, Anavex stock has fallen as much as $1.27, or more than 18%, to $5.76 pre-market on December 29, 2015.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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