SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Flex Pharma, Inc. - FLKS

NEW YORK, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Flex Pharma, Inc. ("Flex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FLKS).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

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

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On June 13, 2018, Flex announced that it plans to halt two ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials for FLX-787, the Company's treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, citing oral tolerability concerns observed in both studies.  Flex further announced that the Company will restructure its organization to reduce costs, including reducing its workforce by approximately 60%, and that Flex's Board is exploring "strategic alternatives, including the potential sale or merger of the company."  On this news, Flex's share price fell sharply during intraday trading on June 13, 2018.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com 
888-476-6529 ext. 9980