NEW YORK, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Vitae Pharmaceuticals" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: VTAE -News). Such investors are advised to contact Peretz Bronstein or his investor relations coordinator Eitan Kimelman at info@bgandg.com or 212-697-6484.

The investigation concerns whether Vitae Pharmaceuticals and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On February 27, 2015, the Company announced that its partner Boehringer Ingelheim has voluntarily placed a temporary clinical hold on BI 1181181--an orally-active beta secretase (BACE) inhibitor being evaluated in Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease--and has notified regulatory agencies of its decision. This temporary clinical hold was placed to further investigate skin reactions observed in some study participants during the multiple rising dose trial.

On this news, shares of Vitae Pharmaceuticals fell $1.66 or 12.50% to trade at $11.62 on February 27, 2015.

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, or purchased shares of Vitae Pharmaceuticals, you can assist this investigation by contacting Peretz Bronstein or his Investor Relations Coordinator Eitan Kimelman of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484 or via email info@bgandg.com. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, email and telephone number.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Eitan Kimelman 212-697-6484
info@bgandg.com

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