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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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If you are a Fulcrum Therapeutics investor and have suffered losses, or if you have information that could assist in the Fulcrum Therapeutics investigation, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (212) 329-8571.

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America-the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act-$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the merger of Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FULC) and Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company.Halper Sadeh encourages Fulcrum shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or [email protected] or zhalper@.

BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FULC – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 8,824,259 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,297,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 11.57% of Fulcrum Therapeutics at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new stake in shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $192,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Fulcrum Therapeutics in the second quarter worth $566,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP bought a new stake in Fulcrum Therapeutics during the second quarter valued at $527,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Fulcrum Therapeutics during the second quarter valued at $141,000. Finally, Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics during the second quarter worth $856,000. 89.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Fulcrum Therapeutics Stock Performance Shares of FULC opened at $3.87 on Wednesday. Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. has a 1 year low of $2.83 and a 1 year high of $15.74. The company has a market cap of $295.28 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.20 and a beta of 2.59. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $3.74 and a 200-day moving average of $5.88.

Fulcrum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FULC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported ($0.34) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.24) by ($0.10). Analysts predict that Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. will post -0.69 EPS for the current year. Insider Activity In related news, Director Alan Ezekowitz sold 18,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.65, for a total value of $65,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 10,927 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $39,883.55. This represents a 62.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 7.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have recently commented on FULC shares. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Citigroup lowered shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics from an “underperform” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Piper Sandler cut shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $3.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered Fulcrum Therapeutics from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $8.20.

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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that modulate gene expression through epigenetic control. Leveraging a proprietary target discovery platform, Fulcrum seeks to identify small‐molecule therapeutics that restore normal gene function in diseases caused by genetic dysregulation. The company’s core research efforts center on transcriptional regulators and chromatin-modifying proteins, aiming to address underlying disease mechanisms rather than downstream symptoms.

Fulcrum’s most advanced programs include FTX-6058, an oral therapeutic candidate designed to elevate fetal hemoglobin levels in patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, and a preclinical program targeting facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) by inhibiting a key epigenetic driver of aberrant gene expression.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION

If you are a Fulcrum Therapeutics investor and have suffered losses, or if you have information that could assist in the Fulcrum Therapeutics investigation, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (212) 329-8571.

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

If you have any questions about this investigation, please contact:

Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.

https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/fulcrum-therapeutics-inc-investigation-learn-more-now/

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION

If you are a Fulcrum Therapeutics investor and have suffered losses, or if you have information that could assist in the Fulcrum Therapeutics investigation, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (212) 329-8571.

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

If you have any questions about this investigation, please contact:

Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.

https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/fulcrum-therapeutics-inc-investigation-learn-more-now/

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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ([email protected]) or Marc Ackerman ([email protected]) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

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Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders. 

The proposed transactions may contain terms that could limit superior competing offers.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

Weave Communications, Inc. (NYSE: WEAV)’s sale to Francisco Partners for $7.40 per share in cash. If you are a Weave shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FULC)’s merger with Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company. If you are a Fulcrum shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

On behalf of shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures and information, or other relief and benefits.

Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

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NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGM: FULC) and Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to F.

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

The proposed transactions may contain terms that could limit superior competing offers.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT)'s merger with Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, TPG Mortgage shareholders are expected to own approximately 73% of the combined company. If you are a TPG Mortgage shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Accelerant Holdings (NYSE: ARX)'s sale to Thoma Bravo for $20.25 per share in cash. If you are an Accelerant shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HHS)'s sale to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Harte Hanks shareholders may elect to receive either (1) $5.00 in cash for each Harte Hanks share, or (2) 0.50 shares of Star Equity's publicly traded 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock for each Harte Hanks share. If you are a Harte Hanks shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FULC)'s merger with Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company. If you are a Fulcrum shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

On behalf of shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures and information, or other relief and benefits.

Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

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Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for Public Shareholders PR Newswire

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 17, 2026

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Fulcrum (Nasdaq: FULC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with Slate Medicines.

Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at [email protected] or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, the pre-Merger Fulcrum stockholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company and the pre-Merger Slate stockholders (inclusive of those investors participating in the pre-closing financing) are expected to own 95.0% of the combined company. The percentage of the combined company that Fulcrum's stockholders will own as of the close of the Merger is subject to adjustment based on the amount of Fulcrum's net cash at the closing date. Fulcrum is expected to contribute approximately $20.3 million in net cash to the combined entity and pay a cash dividend of an estimated $270.0 million immediately prior to the close of the Merger to pre-merger Fulcrum stockholders.

Fulcrum insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.

The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing transactions for Fulcrum by imposing a significant penalty if Fulcrum accepts a competing bid. We are investigating the conduct of the Fulcrum board of directors, and whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION

If you are a Fulcrum Therapeutics investor and have suffered losses, or if you have information that could assist in the Fulcrum Therapeutics investigation, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (212) 329-8571.

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the merger of Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FULC) and Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh encourages Fulcrum shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or [email protected] or zhalpe.

Combined company to operate as Slate Medicines and focus on advancing Slate's portfolio of next-generation migraine therapeutics

Slate’s lead product candidate, SLTE-1009, is a clinical stage, potentially best-in-class subcutaneous anti-PACAP/VIP monoclonal antibody for the preventative treatment of migraine

Concurrent oversubscribed private placement financing of $245 million from a leading syndicate of healthcare investors anticipated to fund operations into 2029

Companies to hold conference call on August 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (“Fulcrum”) (Nasdaq: FULC) and Slate Medicines, Inc. (“Slate”), a biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics for the treatment of migraine, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction (the “Merger”). The resulting entity will focus on advancing Slate's pipeline of potentially best-in-class therapeutics, including SLTE-1009, a clinical stage subcutaneous anti-PACAP/VIP monoclonal antibody for the prevention of migraine and other headache disorders. Upon completion of the merger, the combined company plans to operate under the name Slate Medicines, Inc. and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SLTE."

In support of the Merger, Slate has secured commitments for an oversubscribed concurrent private placement of $245 million from a syndicate of leading healthcare investors led by Frazier Life Sciences and including participation from Forbion, RA Capital Management, Deep Track Capital, Foresite Capital, OrbiMed, RTW Investments, and Mingxin Capital (the “Financing” and, together with the Merger, the “Transaction”). The combined company's cash balance at closing is expected to fund Slate's operations into 2029, support the advancement of SLTE-1009 through a Phase 1 healthy volunteer study and a Phase 2 dose-range finding study in migraine patients and advance Slate’s pipeline. The Financing is expected to close concurrently with the Merger, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In addition, prior to closing of the Merger, Fulcrum expects to declare a cash dividend to the pre-merger Fulcrum stockholders equal to the amount by which Fulcrum's net cash exceeds $20.3 million.

“Migraine remains one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological diseases, yet millions of patients continue to be underserved by existing therapies,” said Gregory Oakes, Chief Executive Officer of Slate Medicines. “This merger and the related financing are expected to provide the resources to advance SLTE-1009, along with the rest of our pipeline, through potentially meaningful clinical milestones.”

“Following our evaluation of strategic alternatives, we are pleased to announce this transaction with Slate, which we believe represents the best path forward for our stockholders and a compelling opportunity to participate in the development of a portfolio of next generation migraine therapeutics” said Alex C. Sapir, Fulcrum’s President and Chief Executive Officer.”

Slate is focused on advancing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics focused on broadening the treatment paradigm for migraine and other headache disorders. Slate’s lead asset SLTE-1009 is a monoclonal antibody designed to bind both pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating peptide (“PACAP”) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (“VIP”), two neuropeptides with foundational roles in migraine pathophysiology, and offers the potential for enhanced efficacy relative to PACAP-only targeting therapeutics through more complete neutralization of the PACAP/VIP pathway. SLTE-1009 was engineered with half-life extension to enable subcutaneous dosing and potential for quarterly administration. The program has received clearance to enter Phase 1 clinical trials in Australia and initial pharmacokinetic and safety data is anticipated mid-year 2027. Slate is also developing SLTE-2100, a bispecific antibody targeting PACAP/VIP and calcitonin gene-related peptide (“CGRP”), currently in lead optimization. The program is expected to enter clinical trials in the second half of 2027 and is funded through a Phase 2a study in migraine patients. Slate is also developing an additional undisclosed program in the migraine space.

Slate is led by an experienced leadership team with deep expertise in migraine biology, drug development, and commercialization and includes Gregory Oakes, Chief Executive Officer; Neil Buckley, President and Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Roger Cady, Chief Medical Officer; and John Umstead, CPA, Chief Financial Officer. In addition to the executive leadership team Slate has built world-class Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards, which include internationally recognized neurologists and headache researchers that will help shape Slate’s scientific and clinical strategy.

About the Proposed Merger

Under the terms of the merger agreement, the pre-Merger Fulcrum stockholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company and the pre-Merger Slate stockholders (inclusive of those investors participating in the pre-closing financing) are expected to own 95.0% of the combined company. The percentage of the combined company that Fulcrum's stockholders will own as of the close of the Merger is subject to adjustment based on the amount of Fulcrum's net cash at the closing date. Fulcrum is expected to contribute approximately $20.3 million in net cash to the combined entity and pay a cash dividend of an estimated $270.0 million immediately prior to the close of the Merger to pre-merger Fulcrum stockholders.

The Transaction has received unanimous support by the Board of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, approval by the stockholders of each company, the effectiveness of a registration statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to register the securities to be issued in connection with the Transaction, and the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

The combined company will operate as Slate Medicines, Inc. and be led by Gregory Oakes, Chief Executive Officer. Slate's Board of Directors will serve as the board for the combined company and is expected to include Peter Kolchinsky, Managing Partner, RA Capital Management; Tim Lohoff, Principal, Forbion; Michael Rome, Managing Director, Foresite Capital; and Mark Hahn, former CFO of Verona Pharma (acquired by Merck).

Wedbush Securities Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Cooley LLP is serving as legal counsel to Slate. Leerink Partners is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP is serving as legal counsel to Fulcrum

Webcast Details

Members of the management team will discuss today’s announcement during the webcast, which begins at 8:00 a.m. ET. Listeners can register for the webcast via this link. A replay of the webcast will be available via the Investor Relations section of Fulcrum’s website at https://ir.fulcrumtx.com/events-and-presentations approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion.

About Slate Medicines

Slate Medicines is developing next-generation therapeutics designed to expand treatment options for migraine and other headache disorders. Slate's mission is to offer migraine patients more complete freedom from their disease than is possible with the current standard of care. Slate is advancing a portfolio of potentially best-in-class therapeutics, led by SLTE-1009, a clinical stage anti-PACAP/VIP monoclonal antibody designed to enable subcutaneous, infrequent dosing. For more information, please visit www.slatemedicines.com.

About Fulcrum Therapeutics

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders. Fulcrum uses proprietary technology to identify drug targets that can modulate gene expression to treat the known root cause of genetically defined diseases. For more information, visit www.fulcrumtx.com and follow it on X (@FulcrumTx) and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed transaction involving Fulcrum and Slate, including the conditions to, and timing of, closing of the proposed transaction, the Board of Directors and management of the combined company, the percentage ownership of the combined company (which is subject to adjustment based on the amount of Fulcrum’s net cash as of the closing of the proposed transaction), the potential of Fulcrum stockholders to receive cash distributions (including the amount thereof), the parties’ ability to consummate the proposed transaction and Slate private placement financing, including the intended use of net proceeds from the Slate private placement financing and the expected timing of closing and completion of the private placement financing, the combined company’s expected cash runway and the sufficiency of the combined company’s cash to fund operations into 2029, the listing of the combined company’s shares on Nasdaq, the expectations surrounding the potential, safety, efficacy, and regulatory and clinical progress of Slate’s product candidates, including SLTE-1009, and anticipated milestones and timing, among others.

Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, risks with respect to: (i) the timely satisfaction of the conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction, including the failure to timely or at all obtain stockholder approval for the proposed transaction or the failure to timely or at all obtain any required regulatory clearances; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction and the ability of each of Fulcrum and Slate to consummate the proposed transaction; (iii) the ability of Fulcrum and Slate to integrate their businesses successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies; (iv) the possibility that other anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized, including without limitation, anticipated revenues, expenses, earnings and other financial results, and growth and expansion of the combined company’s operations, and the anticipated tax treatment of the combination; (v) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Fulcrum, Slate or their respective directors; (vi) possible disruptions from the proposed transaction that could harm Fulcrum’s and/or Slate’s respective businesses; (vii) the ability of Slate to retain, attract and hire key personnel; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships with employees, suppliers or other parties resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Fulcrum’s or Slate’s financial performance; (x) certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Fulcrum’s or Slate’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xi) the combined company’s need for additional funding, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all; (xii) potential failure to identify additional product candidates and develop or commercialize marketable products; (xiii) the early stage of the combined company’s development efforts; (xiv) potential unforeseen events during clinical trials could cause delays or other adverse consequences; (xv) risks relating to the regulatory approval process; (xvi) interim, topline and preliminary data may change as more patient data become available, and are subject to audit and verification procedures that could result in material changes in the final data; (xvii) the combined company’s product candidates may cause serious adverse side effects; (xviii) inability to maintain existing or future collaborations, or the failure of these collaborations; (xix) the combined company’s reliance on third parties, including for the manufacture of materials for research programs, preclinical and clinical studies; (xx) failure to obtain U.S. or international marketing approval; (xxi) ongoing regulatory obligations; effects of significant competition; (xxii) unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party reimbursement practices or healthcare reform initiatives; (xxiii) product liability lawsuits; (xxiv) securities class action litigation; (xxv) the impact of general economic conditions on their respective business and operations, including the combined company’s preclinical studies and clinical trials; (xxvi) the possibility of system failures or security breaches; risks relating to intellectual property; (xxvii) significant costs incurred as a result of operating as a public company; (xxviii) the risk that, as a result of adjustments to the exchange ratio, Fulcrum stockholders and Slate stockholders could own less of the combined company than is currently anticipated, including as a result of the determination of Fulcrum’s net cash; (xxix) risks related to the market price of Fulcrum’s common stock relative to the value implied by the exchange ratio; (xxx) the risk that the concurrent private placement financing is not consummated; and (xxxi) such other factors as are set forth in Fulcrum’s periodic public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Fulcrum’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026. Fulcrum and Slate can give no assurance that any or all of the conditions to the proposed transaction will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, Fulcrum and Slate undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release and the information contained herein is not intended to and does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or approval with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed merger or (ii) an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities pursuant to the proposed merger or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. Subject to certain exceptions to be approved by the relevant regulators or certain facts to be ascertained, the public offer will not be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction, or by use of the mails or by any means or instrumentality (including without limitation, facsimile transmission, telephone and the internet) of interstate or foreign commerce, or any facility of a national securities exchange, of any such jurisdiction.

NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PRESS RELEASE IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE.

Important Additional Information About the Proposed Merger Will be Filed with the SEC

This press release is not a substitute for the registration statement or for any other document that Fulcrum may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. In connection with the proposed merger between Fulcrum and Slate, Fulcrum intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a proxy statement/prospectus of Fulcrum. FULCRUM URGES INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FULCRUM, SLATE, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Fulcrum with the SEC (when they become available) through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger. In addition, investors and stockholders should note that Fulcrum communicates with investors and the public using its website (ir.fulcrumtx.com).

Participants in the Solicitation

Fulcrum, Slate and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about Fulcrum's directors and executive officers, including a description of their interests in Fulcrum, is included in Fulcrum's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders as filed with the SEC, and in filings by such individuals on Form 4. Additional information regarding these persons and their interests in the transaction will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed merger when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

Fulcrum Therapeutics Investor & Media Contact:
Kevin Gardner
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
[email protected]
617-283-2856
Slate Medicines Corporate Communications Contact:
ICR Healthcare
[email protected]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

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Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 3, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

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Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America-the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act-$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 27, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. ("Fulcrum Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FULC).

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Fulcrum Therapeutics is a "clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders[.]"

On June 1, 2026, after market close, Fulcrum Therapeutics announced in a press release "the discontinuation of its pociredir program for the treatment of SCD [(sickle cell disease).]" The Company stated that the "meeting minutes from recent end-of-phase interactions with the [U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")]" "reflected heightened FDA concerns regarding pociredir's benefit-risk profile in SCD, stemming from an unexpectedly high rate of secondary hematologic malignancies observed with Tazverik® (tazemetostat), another PRC2 inhibitor, which was withdrawn from the global market in March 2026." After submitting further information, the FDA "concluded that any pharmacological intervention targeting the PRC2 complex carries equivalent malignancy risk regardless of the specific subunit engaged." As a result, the Company has "no viable regulatory path forward for further clinical development of pociredir."

Following this news, the price of Fulcrum Therapeutics stock declined from a closing price on June 1, 2026 of $6.42 per share to close at $3.14 per share on June 2, 2026, a decline of $3.28 per share, or by 51.09%.

WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America-the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act-$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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April 27, 2026 06:55 ET  | Source: Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.® (Fulcrum) (NASDAQ: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules that improve the lives of patients with rare hematological disorders, today announced that Josh Lehrer, M.D., M.Phil., FACC, has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Dr. Lehrer is a physician-scientist and biotechnology executive with more than two decades of clinical development experience across all stages of drug development. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Marea Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company. Previously, Dr. Lehrer served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Graphite Bio, Inc. from April 2020 until September 2023. Prior to that, he was the Chief Medical Officer at Global Blood Therapeutics where he oversaw the development and approval of Oxbryta® (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Earlier in his career, Dr. Lehrer held clinical development and business development roles at Genentech.

“We are delighted to welcome Josh to Fulcrum’s Board of Directors,” said Alex C. Sapir, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fulcrum Therapeutics. “Josh brings deep expertise in rare disease drug development and a strong track record advancing transformative therapies, including his leadership in the development and approval of Oxbryta for patients with sickle cell disease. His experience will be invaluable as we continue advancing pociredir and our broader benign hematology pipeline.”

“I spent more than a decade working to develop new therapies for patients with sickle cell disease, and the need for effective, orally available treatments remains significant,” said Dr. Lehrer. “Fulcrum is advancing a promising approach with pociredir, supported by results from the PIONEER trial, and I look forward to working alongside the board and management team to help bring this therapy forward for patients.”

Dr. Lehrer received an A.B. in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and a Master of Philosophy in Biological Sciences from the University of Cambridge. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco and completed his residency in internal medicine at UCSF, followed by postdoctoral fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University.

About Fulcrum Therapeutics
Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules that improve the lives of people with rare hematological disorders. The company’s lead clinical program is pociredir, a small molecule designed to increase expression of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). Fulcrum uses proprietary technology to identify drug targets that can modulate gene expression to treat the known root cause of genetically defined diseases. For more information, visit www.fulcrumtx.com and follow us on X (@FulcrumTx) and LinkedIn.

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Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (FULC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (FULC - Free Report) has been beaten down lately with too much selling pressure. While the stock has lost 21.5% over the past four weeks, there is light at the end of the tunnel as it is now in oversold territory and Wall Street analysts expect the company to report better earnings than they predicted earlier.

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CompaniesJune 1 (Reuters) - Fulcrum Therapeutics (FULC.O), opens new tab said on Monday it would stop developing its experimental sickle-cell disease drug after the ​U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised cancer-risk ‌concerns, which left no viable regulatory path for the treatment.

The drug developer's shares slumped nearly 50% in extended trading.

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The drug, ​pociredir, was being developed as an oral ​treatment for sickle-cell disease, an inherited blood disorder ⁠that can cause pain, anemia, organ damage and ​reduced life expectancy.

Fulcrum said the FDA concerns were tied ​to secondary blood cancers seen with Ipsen's (IPN.PA), opens new tab cancer drug, Tazverik, which was withdrawn globally in March.

The company said it submitted information to ​the FDA supporting the position that mechanistic differences ​between the two drugs' target were relevant to the benefit-risk ‌assessment.

The ⁠FDA, however, concluded that any drug that targets the protein PRC2 carries risk.

"We arrived at this decision after discussion with the FDA, and despite robust elevations ​in fetal hemoglobin ​seen with ⁠pociredir and the potential for clinical benefit, we do not see a path ​forward with pociredir," said Fulcrum CEO Alex ​Sapir.

Fetal ⁠hemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin linked to clinical benefit in sickle-cell disease.

Fulcrum will explore options including a ⁠merger, ​acquisition, business combination or other ​transaction, and has initiated efforts to cut operating expenses and preserve cash.

Reporting ​by Kunal Das in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar

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CompaniesJune 2 (Reuters) - Shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics (FULC.O), opens new tab plunged 52% on Tuesday after the company said it would abandon development ​of its experimental sickle-cell disease drug following cancer-risk concerns raised by the ‌U.S. FDA, and explore strategic options including a potential sale or merger.

The oral drug, pociredir, was being tested to treat sickle-cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that can trigger pain, ​anemia and organ damage and reduce life expectancy.

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The setback adds to a ​string of challenges in sickle-cell drug development. In 2024, Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab withdrew ⁠its approved therapy Oxbryta and stopped related studies over safety concerns.

Pociredir was designed ​to increase levels of fetal hemoglobin by targeting a key sub-unit in the PRC2 ​protein complex, which normally suppresses its production.

Fulcrum's decision followed feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over safety concerns linked to drugs targeting the protein complex, after Ipsen's (IPN.PA), opens new tab cancer ​drug, Tazverik, was withdrawn globally earlier this year because of the risk of ​secondary blood cancers.

The company said it had submitted data arguing that pociredir, which targets a different ‌component ⁠of the PRC2 complex than Tazverik, had a distinct risk profile. The FDA, however, concluded that all drugs acting on the complex pose similar malignancy risks.

Truist analyst Gregory Renza said the regulator did not differentiate between sub-units of the PRC2, ​instead viewing the ​entire complex as ⁠carrying a systemic cancer risk.

We're a bit surprised by the discontinuation in light of strong efficacy data and unmet need, ​said Stifel analyst James Condulis.

At least three brokerages lowered their ​price targets ⁠and downgraded the stock following the development.

The company also said it would now consider strategic alternatives, including a potential sale or merger, and has begun cutting costs to ⁠preserve ​cash.

Fulcrum said no new safety concerns had emerged ​in clinical trials and that the drug had shown increases in fetal hemoglobin, which can help reduce ​disease severity in sickle-cell patients.

Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Diti Pujara

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