Payoneer Global Inc. (PAYO)
Whether directors and officers of Payoneer Global Inc. (PAYO) breached their fiduciary duties to the company and its shareholders.
Investigation
04/16/2021
Initial Lawsuit
04/16/2021
Lawsuit Progression
09/15/2021
Investigation regarding Franklin Wireless problems with its battery, device manufacturing partners and subsequent recall of Ellipsis Jetpack.
04/09/2021
Franklin Wireless responds to the Verizon Wirelesss recall, stating that “at this time, fewer than 20 reports of trouble have been received with over 2 million devices in sold over the last three and a half years.”
Stock Impact
Close | Previous close | Price variation | Percentage variation |
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$13.26 | $17.33 | $-4.07 | -23.49% |
This is a class action on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Franklin securities between September 17, 2020 and April 8, 2021, 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:
(1) that Franklin’s hotspot devices suffered from battery issues, including overheating, thereby presenting a fire hazard;
(2) that, as a result, it was reasonably likely that the Company’s customers would recall Franklin’s devices;
(3) that, as a result, Franklin would suffer reputational harm;
(4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
09/15/2021
The court issued an order appointing the lead plaintiff and lead counsel.
11/15/2021
Court-appointed Lead Plaintiff . . . , by and through undersigned counsel, brings this federal securities class action individually and on behalf of all other persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Franklin Wireless Corporation, between September 17, 2020 and April 8, 2021, inclusive.
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