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Cytokinetics Shareholder Alert By Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Cytokinetics, Incorporated - CYTK

Key Takeaway: Cytokinetics is facing a securities class action lawsuit following allegations of failing to disclose significant information during a specified class period. The lawsuit stems from the company's interactions with the FDA, which included submitting a New Drug Application for aficamten without a comprehensive Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy. As a result of the unfavorable FDA news, Cytokinetics' share price dropped significantly. Investors are reminded to file lead plaintiff applications by November 17, 2025.

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  • Cytokinetics executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the class period.
  • The company's stock price fell sharply after the FDA's decision regarding the NDA for aficamten.
  • Investors have until November 17, 2025, to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action.

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until November 17, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Cytokinetics, Incorporated (NasdaqGS: CYTK), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between December 27, 2023 and May 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
If you purchased securities of Cytokinetics and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-cytk/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by November 17, 2025.
Cytokinetics and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 10, 2025, the Company disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had decided not to convene an advisory committee meeting to review the Company’s New Drug Application (“NDA”) for its aficamten product. Then, on May 6, 2025, the Company disclosed that it had held multiple pre-NDA meetings with the FDA discussing safety monitoring and risk mitigation but chose to submit the NDA without a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, instead relying on labeling and voluntary education materials.
On this news, the price of Cytokinetics’ shares fell, closing at $33.04 per share on May 7, 2025.
The case is Seidman v. Cytokinetics, Incorporated, et al., No. 25-cv-07923.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file lead plaintiff applications?

Lead plaintiff applications must be filed by November 17, 2025.

What is the class period for the Cytokinetics lawsuit?

The class period is from December 27, 2023, to May 6, 2025.

Who can participate in the Cytokinetics class action?

Investors who purchased Cytokinetics securities during the class period can participate.

Why is Cytokinetics being sued?

Cytokinetics is charged with failing to disclose material information, violating securities laws.

How can I contact KSF for more information?

You can contact KSF at 1-877-515-1850 or email lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2025