NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mesoblast Limited (“Mesoblast” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MESO).   Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Mesoblast and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On August 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released briefing materials for the August 13, 2020 meeting of the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee, at which the FDA will review and discuss Mesoblast’s marketing application for Ryoncil (remestemcel-L) for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease in pediatric patients.  The FDA briefing documents stated that it is “unclear” whether the study results supporting Mesoblast’s application are “relevant” to the proposed indication for use. 

On this news, Mesoblast’s stock price fell $6.09 per share, or 34.96%, to close at $11.33 per share on August 11, 2020.

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CONTACT: Robert S. Willoughby Pomerantz LLP rswilloughby@pomlaw.com 888-476-6529 ext. 7980