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Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) Deadline Approaching: Berger Montague Advises Investors of Deadline in Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Organon & Organon & (US:OGN) Prnewswireยท2025-07-03 21:36

Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. for misleading investors regarding its dividend policy following the acquisition of Dermavant [1][3]. Company Overview - Organon & Co. is a healthcare company focused on women's health, headquartered in Jersey City, NJ [2]. - In October 2024, Organon acquired Dermavant, a biopharmaceutical company, for $1.2 billion [2]. Financial Developments - Following the Dermavant acquisition, Organon increased its debt but assured investors it would maintain its dividend as its "1 capital allocation priority" [3]. - On May 1, 2025, Organon announced a significant reduction in its dividend payout from $0.28 per share to $0.02 per share, indicating a shift in capital allocation priorities towards deleveraging [3]. - This announcement led to a decline in Organon's stock price by $3.48 per share, approximately 27%, from $12.93 on April 30, 2025, to $9.45 on May 1, 2025 [3].