Robbins LLP, a renowned law firm specializing in shareholder rights litigation, is reminding investors of Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) that there is still time to seek lead plaintiff status in the class action against the company. The case revolves around allegations that Mercury Systems, Inc. misled investors by providing inaccurate information about its business prospects.
According to the complaint, Mercury Systems, Inc. failed to disclose crucial information during the class period. The defendants allegedly concealed the fact that their serial acquirer strategy was ineffective and that the company was implementing improper revenue recognition practices. Additionally, the acquisition of Physical Optics Corporation (POC) was said to have caused POC to lose its small business accreditation, leading to the inability to secure contracts that were a significant part of its historical business. Moreover, Mercury Systems, Inc.’s 1MPACT initiative to increase margins was allegedly failing and negatively impacting the company’s overall margins.
The lawsuit gained momentum after a short seller report by Glasshouse Research on July 26, 2022, exposed several discrepancies. The report revealed that Mercury Systems, Inc. had overstated organic growth, the acquisition had been a disaster, and the 1MPACT initiative was unsuccessful. The report further alleged that the company’s management artificially boosted revenue and earnings by prematurely recognizing revenue on significant projects, causing a surge in the Company’s working capital and unbilled receivables. Subsequently, on July 26, 2022, the company’s share price plummeted by $4.87 per share.
The situation worsened on May 2, 2023, when Mercury Systems, Inc. announced weak third-quarter earnings and lower margins, prompting a significant reduction in its full-year 2023 guidance. The company attributed these challenges to increased costs related to labor and supply chain inefficiencies, manufacturing constraints, and inflation. However, Mercury Systems, Inc. downplayed the significance of these issues, maintaining that they were not unique to the company and that its business model and financial outlook remained sound. As a result, the company’s common stock declined by $7.84 per share, or 17.3%, on May 3, 2023.
To add to their troubles, on June 23, 2023, Mercury Systems, Inc. announced the sudden resignation of its CEO, along with the failure of its recent strategic review of acquisition alternatives. This revelation caused the company’s share price to drop further by $3.37 per share, representing a 9.6% decrease.
Investors who believe they were affected by the alleged misleading conduct of Mercury Systems, Inc. have the opportunity to participate in the class action as similarly situated shareholders. Those interested in acting as lead plaintiffs for the class should contact Robbins LLP before February 12, 2024. This lead plaintiff will serve as the representative party in directing the litigation on behalf of other class members. It’s important to note that shareholders don’t have to participate actively to be eligible for a recovery; they can also remain absent class members.
Robbins LLP operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that shareholders don’t have to pay any fees or expenses.
Robbins LLP is a prominent law firm with a strong track record in securities class action litigation. Their dedicated team of attorneys and staff has been committed to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for misconduct since 2002. Over the years, the firm has successfully obtained over $1 billion for shareholders.
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