Iovance Biotherapeutics(IOVA) Prnewswire·2025-05-21 13:11Core Viewpoint - Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is facing a securities class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about its growth potential and ability to meet market demand for its cancer treatments [1][2]. Company Overview - Iovance Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology firm that specializes in cancer treatments [1]. - The lawsuit claims that the company and its executives made overly positive statements while concealing material adverse facts about its operational readiness [2][5]. Legal Proceedings - The class action lawsuit is titled Farberov v. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc., et al., and covers the period from May 9, 2024, to May 8, 2025 [1][2]. - The lead plaintiff deadline for the lawsuit is set for July 14, 2025 [2]. Financial Impact - On May 9, 2025, Iovance's stock price dropped approximately 44.8%, from $3.17 to $1.75, following the announcement of disappointing financial results and a downward revision of revenue guidance [3]. - The company attributed its lower revenue guidance to a significant reduction in manufacturing capacity and lower-than-expected sales of its existing therapy, Proleukin [4]. Allegations of Misleading Information - The lawsuit argues that the disclosures made by Iovance revealed previously concealed issues that negatively impacted the company's growth prospects [5]. - Investors contend that earlier positive statements misrepresented Iovance's operational readiness and commercialization efforts [5].