Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Alto Neuroscience, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors regarding the effectiveness of its drug candidate ALTO-100 during its IPO and subsequent period [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Alto Neuroscience, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in the U.S. with a product pipeline that includes ALTO-100, which was in a Phase 2b clinical trial for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) at the time of its IPO [1]. - The IPO occurred on or about February 2, 2024, and the class period for the lawsuit extends from this date to October 22, 2024 [1]. Group 2: Allegations and Misleading Information - The lawsuit alleges that the Offering Documents related to the IPO were negligently prepared and that the company failed to disclose critical information about ALTO-100's effectiveness [2]. - Specifically, it is claimed that ALTO-100 was less effective in treating MDD than represented, leading to overstated clinical, regulatory, and commercial prospects, which in turn inflated Alto's business and financial outlook [2]. Group 3: Impact of Clinical Trial Results - On October 22, 2024, Alto announced that ALTO-100 did not meet its primary endpoint in the Phase 2b trial, as measured by the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) compared to placebo [3]. - Following this announcement, Alto's stock price plummeted by $10.17 per share, a decrease of 69.99%, closing at $4.36 per share on October 23, 2024 [3]. Group 4: Legal Proceedings - Shareholders interested in participating in the class action have until September 19, 2025, to seek lead plaintiff status, which allows them to represent other class members in the litigation [4]. - Participation in the case is not required to be eligible for recovery, and shareholders can choose to remain absent class members [4].
Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Alto Neuroscience, Inc. Class Action