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NEOG INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Neogen Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
NeogenNeogen(US:NEOG) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-07-23 10:00

Core Viewpoint - Neogen Corporation is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims that the company and its executives misled investors regarding the integration with 3M and the financial health of the company during the class period from January 5, 2023, to June 3, 2025 [1][3]. Company Overview - Neogen Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of products and services focused on food and animal safety [2]. - The company announced a merger with the Food Safety Division of 3M in December 2021, which was completed in September 2022 [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Neogen's executives misrepresented the progress of the integration with 3M and downplayed inefficiencies that arose during this process [3]. - On January 10, 2025, Neogen reported a significant GAAP net income loss due to a $461 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the 3M acquisition, alongside a reduction in revenue and EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2025 [4]. - Following the announcement of its third quarter results on April 9, 2025, Neogen reported a loss of $11 million, a revenue decline of 3.4% to $221 million, and a significant drop in stock price by 28% [5]. - On June 4, 2025, Neogen projected a drop in EBITDA margin to the high teens from 22%, leading to a further stock price decline of over 17% [6]. Legal Process - Investors who purchased Neogen common stock during the class period can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit, representing the interests of all class members [7]. Law Firm Background - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm specializing in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [8][9].