Exhibit 99.1 Akero Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update -- Initiated Phase 3 SYNCHRONY Outcomes Trial of Lead Candidate Efruxifermin (EFX) in Patients with Compensated Cirrhosis (F4) Due to MASH -- Presented Poster and Late-breaking Oral Presentation on EFX at the EASL Congress 2024 -- -- Leadership Team Expanded with Addition of Scott Ganglof as Chief Technical Of icer -- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. August 9, 2024 /GLOBE NEWSWIRE/ – Akero Therapeutics, Inc ...

-- Initiated Phase 3 SYNCHRONY Outcomes Trial of Lead Candidate Efruxifermin (EFX) in Patients with Compensated Cirrhosis (F4) Due to MASH -- Presented Poster and Late-breaking Oral Presentation on EFX at the EASL Congress 2024 -- -- Leadership Team Expanded with Addition of Scott Gangloff as Chief Technical Officer -- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serio ...

NEW YORK, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) on behalf of the company's shareholders. The investigation seeks to determine whether Akero's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.If you are a shareholder of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding your rights and options, free of charge, please visit us at: https://pjlfir ...

Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.The power ...

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: AKRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the "Class Per ...

NEW YORK, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important June 25, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Akero common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arra ...

SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) common stock between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, all dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until this Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. Captioned Klobus v. Akero Therapeutics, Inc., No. 3:24-cv-02534 (N.D. Cal.), the Akero class action lawsuit charges Akero and certain of its top executive officers with ...

RADNOR, Pa., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Akero common stock between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).. The action charges Akero with violations of ...

NEW YORK, June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of common stock of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must file their motions with the court by June 25, 2024.To join the Akero class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=24557 or call Phill ...

NEW YORK, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important June 25, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Akero common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arra ...