DV INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
DoubleVerifyDoubleVerify(US:DV) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-05-28 16:10

Core Viewpoint - The DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 due to misleading statements and failure to disclose critical information regarding its business operations and financial performance [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit claims that DoubleVerify's customers shifted ad spending from open exchanges to closed platforms, where the company's capabilities were limited [3]. - It is alleged that the monetization of DoubleVerify's Activation Services was hindered by the high costs and time required to develop technology for closed platforms [3]. - The lawsuit states that competitors were better positioned to integrate AI into their offerings, negatively impacting DoubleVerify's competitive edge and profitability [3]. - DoubleVerify is accused of systematically overbilling customers for ad impressions served to bots [3]. - The risk disclosures provided by DoubleVerify were claimed to be materially false and misleading, presenting adverse facts as mere possibilities [3]. Group 2: Impact on Stock Performance - Following a lower revenue growth expectation announcement on February 28, 2024, DoubleVerify's stock price fell over 21% [4]. - On May 7, 2024, after cutting its full-year 2024 revenue outlook due to reduced customer ad spending, the stock price dropped nearly 39% [5]. - On February 27, 2025, DoubleVerify reported lower-than-expected fourth quarter 2024 sales and earnings, leading to a stock price decline of more than 36% [6]. Group 3: Legal Process and Firm Background - Investors who purchased DoubleVerify common stock during the class period can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, representing the interests of the class [7]. - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [8][9].