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Confidential investigation: officers & directors’ potential breach of fiduciary duties to investors.
Investigation
02/19/2022
Initial Lawsuit
03/18/2022
Lawsuit Progression
06/13/2022
Did Fat Brands mislead investors? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating FAT Brands’ CEO Andrew Wiederhorn regarding certain transactions, mergers, executive compensation and benefits.
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A lawsuit was subsequently filed. We will update this post as it unfolds.
02/22/2022
FAT Brands reports that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informed the company in December 2021 that they have opened investigations relating to the company and its CEO Andrew Wiederhorn seeking documents and materials concerning, among other things, “the Company’s December 2020 merger with Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., transactions between these entities and Mr. Wiederhorn, and compensation, extensions of credit and other benefits or payments received by Mr. Wiederhorn or his family.”
The company stated it is cooperating with the government on the matter.
Stock Impact
Close | Previous close | Price variation | Percentage variation |
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$8.14 | $10.56 | $-2.42 | -22.92% |
This is a class action on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded FAT Brands securities between December 4, 2017 and February 18, 2022, inclusive.
According to the complaint, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants allegedly failed to disclose to investors that:
(1) the company and the Wiederhorns engaged in transactions “for no legitimate corporate purpose”;
(2) the company ignored warning signs relating to transactions with the Wiederhorns;
(3) as a result, the company was likely to face increased scrutiny, investigations, and other potential issues;
(4) certain executives, who are touted as critical to the company’s success, were at great risk of scrutiny—potentially, at least in part, due to the company’s actions;
(5) the company’s touted CEO and COO were under investigation regarding transactions with the company; and
(6) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
06/13/2022
The court issued an order appointing the lead plaintiff and lead counsel.
Confidential investigation: officers & directors’ potential breach of fiduciary duties to investors.