Geron(GERN) Prnewswire·2025-03-22 02:12Core Viewpoint - Geron Corporation is facing a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims that the company and its executives misled investors regarding the performance and market potential of its primary product, Rytelo [1][3]. Company Overview - Geron Corporation is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutic products for oncology, with its main product being a telomerase inhibitor called imetelstat, marketed as Rytelo [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Geron and its executives made false or misleading statements about the company's revenue outlook and growth potential, downplaying risks associated with seasonality and macroeconomic factors [3]. - It is claimed that the optimistic reports regarding Rytelo's launch success did not reflect the reality of market conditions, including competition and the need for ongoing monitoring, which significantly impacted patient starts [3]. - The lawsuit further asserts that Rytelo lacked sufficient market awareness, hindering Geron's ability to meet the unmet medical needs, particularly among first-line patients [3]. Financial Impact - Following the announcement of its fourth-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2024 on February 26, 2025, Geron reported that Rytelo's growth had stagnated, attributing this to seasonality, competition, and lack of awareness [4]. - The announcement led to a decline of over 32% in Geron's stock price, reflecting the negative market reaction to the news [4].