Lineage, Inc.(US:LINE) Globenewswireยท2025-09-16 12:33Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Lineage, Inc. and its senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws related to its IPO and subsequent financial performance [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, specifically titled City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Lineage, Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv-12383 [2]. - Investors who purchased stock during Lineage's IPO on or about July 25, 2024, are represented in the lawsuit, which asserts claims under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 [2][4]. Group 2: Company Overview - Lineage, Inc. operates as a cold storage-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), owning and managing temperature-controlled storage facilities for perishable products [3]. - The company claimed in its IPO documents that it had "consistent cold chain demand" and strong cash flows, even during economic downturns [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Market Reaction - Following the IPO, Lineage's stock price has significantly declined from an initial price of $78 per share to around $40 per share, approximately half of its IPO value [5]. - In its fiscal Q4 2024 results announced on February 26, 2025, Lineage indicated that customers were "unwinding" excess inventory, returning to a more normal seasonal pattern [5].