Myrexis to Cut 41% of Workforce; Shares Halted Earlier

Published on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 15:16
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Myrexis (MYRX) says it is reorganizing, including an immediate reduction in the Company's workforce by 57 employees or approximately 41%. The reduction was primarily in the company's internal drug discovery group and related support functions. In addition, it will close its research services business.

It will record one-time severance costs of approximately $3 million, which will be recorded in FYQ3.

Earlier, shares were halted. They were last at $3.82.

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