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Akero Therapeutics Announces Merger and Delisting Plans

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  • Akero Therapeutics announced a merger on December 9, 2025, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • The merger led to delisting from Nasdaq and changes in company leadership and governance.
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Akero Therapeutics Announces Merger and Delisting Plans

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Akero Therapeutics ( (AKRO) ) has provided an update.

On December 9, 2025, Akero Therapeutics announced the consummation of a merger agreement that resulted in the company becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of another entity. As part of this merger, Akero Therapeutics notified Nasdaq of its intent to delist its common stock, which will be suspended from trading on December 10, 2025. The merger led to a change in control, with all previous directors and executive officers resigning and being replaced by the directors and officers of the acquiring company. The company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws were also amended to reflect the merger agreement.

The most recent analyst rating on (AKRO) stock is a Hold with a $54.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Akero Therapeutics stock, see the AKRO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AKRO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AKRO is a Neutral.

Akero’s stock score reflects strong technical momentum and positive corporate developments, which are key drivers. However, financial challenges with no current revenue and operational losses weigh down the overall score. The promising clinical trial results provide a potential catalyst for future growth.

To see Spark’s full report on AKRO stock, click here.

More about Akero Therapeutics

Average Trading Volume: 2,581,741

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $4.49B

Find detailed analytics on AKRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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