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SLP INVESTOR NOTIFICATION: Simulations Plus, Inc. Investors are Urged to Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Investigation (NASDAQ:SLP)
Simulations PlusSimulations Plus(US:SLP) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-08-27 10:46

Core Viewpoint - Simulations Plus, Inc. is under investigation for potential violations of federal securities laws following disappointing financial results and issues related to its acquisition of Pro-ficiency Holdings, Inc. [1][2][3] Company Overview - Simulations Plus is a software company focused on modeling and simulation tools for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries [2] - The company acquired Pro-ficiency Holdings, Inc. in June 2024, aiming to double its total addressable market and enhance sales [2][3] Financial Performance and Issues - Simulations Plus claimed successful integration of Pro-ficiency and effective internal controls over financial reporting, which appears to be misleading as the company struggled with integration and lacked effective controls [3] - On April 15, 2025, the company appointed Grant Thornton LLP as its new auditor, but shortly after, on June 11, 2025, it announced disappointing preliminary financial results for Q3 2025, attributing the decline to market uncertainties [4] - Following the announcement, Simulations Plus's stock price dropped by $6.39, or over 24%, from $26.44 to $20.05 per share [4] - On July 14, 2025, the company reported a $77.2 million charge related to prior acquisitions and dismissed Grant Thornton, citing unresolved matters regarding segment reporting and internal controls [5] - The stock price fell again by $4.50, nearly 26%, from $17.47 to $12.97 per share after the impairment charge and auditor dismissal [5]