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DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. July 21, 2025 Deadline to file Lead Plaintiff Motion
DoubleVerifyDoubleVerify(US:DV) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-07-07 23:17

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors regarding the company's performance and competitive position during the class period from November 10, 2023, to February 27, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations Against DoubleVerify - The lawsuit claims that DoubleVerify misrepresented the shift of its customers' ad spending from open exchanges to closed platforms, where the company's capabilities were limited and faced competition from platforms like Meta and Amazon [3]. - It is alleged that developing technology for closed platforms was more costly and time-consuming than communicated to investors [3]. - The monetization of Activation Services on closed platforms was expected to take several years, contrary to the company's claims [3]. - Competitors were reportedly better positioned to implement AI solutions on closed platforms, affecting DoubleVerify's competitiveness and profitability [3]. - The company allegedly overbilled customers for ad impressions served to known bots, impacting its financial integrity [3]. - Risk disclosures from DoubleVerify were claimed to be misleading, presenting ongoing issues as hypothetical risks [3]. Group 2: Impact on Stock Price - On February 28, 2024, DoubleVerify issued lower-than-expected Q1 2024 revenue growth guidance, leading to a stock drop of over 21% [4]. - On May 7, 2024, the company cut its full-year 2024 revenue outlook due to reduced ad spending, resulting in a nearly 39% decline in stock price [5]. - On February 27, 2025, disappointing Q4 2024 earnings were reported, revealing the negative impact of the shift to closed platforms, causing shares to fall more than 36% [5].