Attorneys Monitor Shareholder Stock Drop Lawsuits Amid IPO Setbacks
From the desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law
Lawyers anticipate a surge in shareholder lawsuits following a series of setbacks in the US IPO market.
Recent listings, including Arm Holdings Plc, Kenvue Inc., and Birkenstock Holding Plc, have contributed to this year's IPO proceeds nearly doubling compared to the same period in 2022. However, amid a broader market sell-off, many recently listed stocks consistently trade below their offering prices.
According to BloombergLaw, legal experts note that stocks experiencing declines post-IPO may become susceptible to lawsuits alleging misrepresentations during the listing process, even if the drops are unrelated to any misrepresentations. Todd Murray, a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, highlighted instances where investor expectations were not met, resulting in disappointment and potential lawsuits, which may arise from market-driven events rather than misrepresentations.
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