Core Viewpoint - The law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has announced a class action lawsuit against Fortinet, Inc. for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, involving claims of misrepresentation regarding the company's product refresh cycle and its impact on business performance [1][3][4]. Group 1: Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Fortinet's executives misrepresented the potential profitability of the product refresh cycle, claiming it would be lucrative despite it consisting of older products that represented a "small percentage" of the business [3]. - It is claimed that Fortinet did not have a clear understanding of the number of FortiGate firewalls eligible for upgrades, misleading investors about the refresh cycle's momentum [3][4]. - On August 6, 2025, Fortinet disclosed that it was "approximately 40% to 50% of the way through the 2026 upgrade cycle" by the end of Q2 2025, contradicting earlier statements and leading to a stock price drop of over 22% [4]. Group 2: Class Action Process - Investors who purchased Fortinet common stock during the specified class period (November 8, 2024, to August 6, 2025) have until November 21, 2025, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [1][5]. - The lead plaintiff will represent the interests of all class members and can select a law firm of their choice for litigation [5]. Group 3: About Robbins Geller - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is recognized as a leading law firm in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [6]. - The firm has a strong track record, being ranked 1 in securing monetary relief for investors in securities class action cases for four out of the last five years [6].
FTNT INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Fortinet, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit