

July 27, 2012 08:30 ET
Sarepta Therapeutics Regains NASDAQ Compliance
CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwire - Jul 27, 2012) - Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (
The letter received noted that for 10 consecutive business days, from July 12, 2012 to July 25, 2012, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock was $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and the matter is closed.
About Sarepta Therapeutics
Sarepta Therapeutics -- formerly AVI BioPharma -- is focused on developing first-in-class RNA-based therapeutics to improve and save the lives of people affected by serious and life-threatening rare and infectious diseases. The Company's diverse pipeline includes its lead program eteplirsen, for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as potential treatments for some of the world's most lethal infectious diseases. Sarepta aims to build a leading, independent biotech company dedicated to translating its RNA-based science into transformational therapeutics for patients who face significant unmet medical needs. For more information, please visit us at [ www.sareptatherapeutics.com ].