Organon & (US:OGN) Prnewswireยท2025-07-19 02:00Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, claiming misleading statements regarding the company's financial health and projections during the Class Period from November 3, 2022, to April 30, 2025 [1][4]. Company Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that Organon misrepresented the risk of loss of exclusivity and price erosion for its product Nexplanon, leading to inflated sales growth expectations that would not reach $1 billion by the end of fiscal year 2025 [4]. - It is claimed that Organon was not on track to achieve a $1 billion milestone payment from Merck & Co. related to Nexplanon sales, nor maintain the required $1 billion in free cash flow to sustain its dividend [4]. - The lawsuit further asserts that Organon might not maintain its corporate debt ratings and leverage levels, which could impact its financial stability [4]. Financial Impact - Following the announcement of its first quarter 2025 financial results, Organon reduced its dividend by 90%, from $1.16 per share annually to $0.08 per share annually, which led to a stock price drop of over 27% [5].