NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Novan, Inc. ("Novan" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOVN). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Novan and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On January 27, 2017, Novan announced top-line results of the Company's two purportedly "identical" Phase 3 clinical trials of SB204, advising investors that the drug had met its goals in only one of the studies. On this news, Novan's share price fell $13.84, or more than 74%, to close at $4.86 on January 27, 2017. On March 22, 2017, Novan announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, Richard Peterson. On May 5, 2017, Novan announced the resignation of its Chief Medical Officer, M. Joyce Rico. On June 5, 2017, Novan announced that the Company was replacing its Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Stasko, laying off 20% of its workforce, and executing a plan to turn its focus to earlier-stage compounds.
On this news, Novan's share price fell $0.22, or 4.53%, to close at $4.64 on June 5, 2017.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
