08-Aug-2008
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important, novel pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including renal disease and cancer, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2008, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, investment securities and interest receivable of $34.6 million, as compared to $64.7 million at December 31, 2007. Approximately $10.1 million of the Company's investments, at June 30, 2008, represent auction rate securities which are classified as long-term investments. The net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 was $7,697,000, or $0.17 per share, compared to a net loss of $19,460,000,...
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