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Astria Stockholders Vote to Approve Acquisition by BioCryst

Key Takeaway: Astria Therapeutics' stockholders have approved the acquisition by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals at a special meeting held on January 21, 2026. The merger is anticipated to close around January 23, 2026, pending customary closing conditions. Astria is known for its innovative therapies targeting allergic and immunologic diseases, which may gain from BioCryst's capabilities.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Stockholders approved the acquisition, indicating strong support.
  • The merger is expected to close soon, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Astria's innovative therapies may benefit from BioCryst's resources.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The merger is subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Potential legal proceedings could impact the merger timeline.
  • Uncertainties regarding the satisfaction of merger conditions exist.

Full Press Release Details

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXS) today announced that at the special meeting of Astria’s stockholders held on January 21, 2026, Astria’s stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of Astria by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Merger”).
The parties expect the Merger to close on or about January 23, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
About Astria Therapeutics
Astria Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company, whose mission is to bring life-changing therapies to patients and families affected by allergic and immunologic diseases. Astria's lead program, navenibart (STAR-0215), is a monoclonal antibody inhibitor of plasma kallikrein in clinical development for the treatment of hereditary angioedema. Astria’s second program, STAR-0310, is an investigational monoclonal antibody OX40 antagonist in clinical development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this communication which are not historical in nature or do not relate to current facts are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words and phrases such as “may,” “approximately,” “continue,” “should,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “is likely,” “look ahead,” “look forward,” “believes,” “will,” “intends,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “plan,” “could,” “potential,” “possible” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the anticipated timing of the closing of the Merger. Astria cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict with regard to, among other things, timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following possibilities: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement with respect to the Merger; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against BioCryst or Astria and the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the Merger on a timely basis or at all. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in BioCryst’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, BioCryst’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2025, Astria’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Astria’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and in other documents BioCryst and Astria file with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website atwww.sec.gov.
Investor Relations and Media:Elizabeth Higginsinvestors@astriatx.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the acquisition by BioCryst approved?

The acquisition was approved on January 21, 2026.

When is the merger expected to close?

The merger is expected to close on or about January 23, 2026.

What is Astria's lead program?

Astria's lead program is navenibart, a monoclonal antibody for hereditary angioedema.

What risks are associated with the merger?

Risks include potential legal proceedings and failure to meet closing conditions.

Last updated: Jan 22, 2026