Globenewswireยท2025-10-08 19:27Core Viewpoint - Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. due to allegations of fiduciary duty breaches by the board of directors during the class period from February 16, 2023, to February 12, 2025 [1][6]. Company Overview - West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a medical supplies company based in Exton, Pennsylvania, serving as a key supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries [6]. Allegations and Issues - The class action complaint alleges that West failed to disclose significant destocking issues in its high-margin High-Value Products portfolio, contrary to claims of strong visibility into customer demand [6]. - It is claimed that West's SmartDose device, intended as a high-margin growth product, was actually dilutive to profit margins due to operational inefficiencies [6]. - The complaint also highlights that margin pressures could lead to costly restructuring activities, including the exit from continuous glucose monitoring contracts with long-standing customers [6]. - Positive statements made by the company regarding its business and prospects were allegedly materially false or misleading [6]. Disclosure and Impact - The truth about the alleged fraud was revealed through a series of disclosures, culminating on February 13, 2025, when West issued weak revenue and earnings forecasts for 2025 [6]. - The disappointing guidance was attributed to contract manufacturing headwinds, including the loss of two major continuous glucose monitoring customers transitioning to in-house manufacturing [6]. - Following this news, West's stock experienced a significant decline, dropping $123.17 per share, or 38%, to close at $199.11 on February 13, 2025 [6].