Core Viewpoint - Fluence Energy, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 due to misleading statements and undisclosed product defects during the class period from October 28, 2021, to February 10, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations and Issues - The lawsuit claims that Fluence Energy's energy storage products had significant design, installation, and operational defects, which were not adequately addressed [3]. - Allegations include that Fluence Energy overstated the efficacy and safety of its products, leading to inflated financial metrics such as adjusted EBITDA and gross profit margins [3]. - The company is accused of being exposed to undisclosed risks of reputational and financial harm due to these issues, potentially affecting business from current and prospective clients [3]. Group 2: Project Failures - A December 2023 article highlighted multiple defects in Fluence Energy's Diablo project, including slow response times of project control systems and repeated failures of inverters [4]. - The Diablo project was delivered eight months late, and warranty claims were not addressed in a timely manner, contributing to a significant drop in stock price by over 15% following the news [4]. - A February 2024 report revealed that Fluence Energy sold its sixth-generation technology prematurely, leading to operational issues and a lawsuit from Siemens Energy for fraud and design failures [5]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In November 2024, Fluence Energy projected fiscal 2025 revenue between $3.6 billion and $4.4 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of approximately 48% at the midpoint, but only 65% of this guidance was backed by current contracts [6]. - Following the revenue guidance announcement, the stock price fell approximately 22% over two days [7]. - In February 2025, the company revised its revenue guidance down to a range of $3.1 billion to $3.7 billion, a reduction of about $600 million, citing customer-driven delays and competitive pressures, leading to a further stock price drop of over 52% [8].
INVESTOR DEADLINE MONDAY: Fluence Energy, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - FLNC