NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2020 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that investigations have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.

Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKCA)
Agreement Announcement: August 31, 2020
Transaction Details: Under the terms of the agreement, Ionis will commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Akcea common stock not already owned by Ionis at a price of $18.15 per share in cash.

To learn more about the AKCA investigation and your rights, go to:
https://www.zlk.com/mna2/akcea-therapeutics-inc-information-request-form

Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ:VRTU)
Merger Announcement: September 10, 2020
Transaction Details: Under the terms of the deal, BPEA will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Virtusa for $51.35 per share in an all-cash transaction.

To learn more about the VRTU investigation and your rights, go to:
https://www.zlk.com/mna2/virtusa-corporation-information-request-form

Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: FVAC)
Merger Announcement: July 15, 2020
Transaction Details: Under the terms of the agreement, Fortress shareholders will retain ownership of less than 24% of the combined company.

To learn more about the FVAC investigation and your rights, go to:
https://www.zlk.com/mna2/fortress-value-acquisition-corp-information-request-form

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