Lineage, Inc.(US:LINE) Prnewswireยท2025-08-04 09:50Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Lineage, Inc. related to its July 2024 IPO, alleging that the company and its executives misled investors regarding its financial health and market conditions [1][3]. Company Overview - Lineage, Inc. is a Maryland-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that specializes in temperature-controlled cold-storage facilities [2][3]. - The company raised over $5 billion by selling over 65 million shares at $78 per share during its IPO [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit claims that the registration statement for the IPO was false or misleading, failing to disclose several critical issues: - Lineage was experiencing a decline in customer demand due to increased cold-storage supply and a shift in customer inventory strategies post-COVID-19 [3]. - The company had raised prices prior to the IPO, which could not be sustained amid weakening demand [3]. - Lineage was unable to mitigate adverse trends through operational efficiencies or competitive advantages [3]. - Contrary to claims of stable revenue growth and high occupancy rates, the company faced stagnant or declining revenue, occupancy rates, and rent prices [3]. - As a result, Lineage's financial results and business prospects were significantly impaired [3]. Stock Performance - Since the IPO, Lineage's stock price has dropped to around $40 per share, remaining substantially below the IPO price at the time of the lawsuit filing [4]. Legal Process - Investors who purchased Lineage common stock in connection with the IPO can seek to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit [5]. - The lead plaintiff will represent the interests of all class members and can choose a law firm to litigate the case [5]. Law Firm Background - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a prominent law firm specializing in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [6].