WEST PHARMACEUTICAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for allegedly making false statements and failing to disclose significant issues affecting its financial performance during the Class Period from February 16, 2023, to February 12, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations of Misleading Statements - The lawsuit claims that West Pharmaceutical misrepresented its visibility into customer demand and attributed challenges to temporary COVID-related product destocking, while it was actually facing ongoing destocking in its High-Value Products portfolio [3]. - It is alleged that the SmartDose device, which was marketed as a high-margin growth product, negatively impacted profit margins due to operational inefficiencies [3]. - The lawsuit also points out that these margin pressures could lead to costly restructuring activities, including the company's exit from continuous glucose monitoring contracts with long-standing customers [3]. Group 2: Financial Forecast and Market Reaction - On February 13, 2025, West Pharmaceutical issued a revenue forecast for 2025 between $2.88 billion and $2.91 billion, which was significantly below market expectations [4]. - The disappointing guidance was attributed to challenges in Contract Manufacturing, including the loss of two major continuous glucose monitoring customers transitioning to in-house manufacturing [4]. - Following the announcement, West Pharmaceutical's stock price fell by more than 38% [4].