Affymax Considers Bankruptcy As Omontys Investigation Continues
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Affymax cuts staff in order to conserve the little cash it has left in its coffers, which will be needed to pay down debts and continue looking into safety issues surrounding its sole commercial product – an investigation that may never be concluded because the company lacks resources.
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