OGN SHAREHOLDER REPORT: Organon & Co. was Sued for Fraud – Investors with Losses are Notified to Contact BFA Law by July 22 Court Deadline (NYSE:OGN)

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. and certain senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, particularly related to misleading statements about the company's dividend policy following a significant acquisition [1][2][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, captioned Hauser v. Organon & Co., et al., No. 25-cv-05322, and claims are made under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [2]. - Investors have until July 22, 2025, to request to be appointed to lead the case [2]. Group 2: Company Background and Acquisition - Organon is a global healthcare company focused on women's health and has historically provided a healthy dividend to its shareholders [3]. - In October 2024, Organon completed a $1.2 billion acquisition of Dermavant, a biopharmaceutical company, which increased the company's debt [3]. Group 3: Dividend Policy and Stock Performance - Following the acquisition, Organon assured investors it would maintain its dividend, claiming it was the "1 capital allocation priority," but later shifted focus to debt reduction, leading to a severe cut in its dividend [3]. - On May 1, 2025, Organon announced a reduction in its dividend payout from $0.28 per share to $0.02 per share, resulting in a stock price decline of approximately 27%, from $12.93 on April 30, 2025, to $9.45 on May 1, 2025 [4].