Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Deadline for Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fortinet, Inc.

Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding its business operations and product refresh cycle during the specified Class Period from November 8, 2024, to August 6, 2025 [1][2]. Allegations of Misconduct - The lawsuit claims that Fortinet misrepresented the profitability of its product refresh cycle, stating it would be lucrative despite it consisting of older products that represented only a small portion of the business [2]. - It is alleged that Fortinet did not accurately disclose the actual number of FortiGate firewalls eligible for upgrades, leading to misleading statements about the company's operational capabilities [2]. - The complaint asserts that Fortinet misled investors by claiming that the refresh would gain momentum over two years, while in reality, the company had pushed through about half of the refresh in just a few months by the end of Q2 2025 [2]. - As a result of these actions, the statements made by Fortinet regarding its business, operations, and future prospects were materially false and lacked a reasonable basis [2]. Lead Plaintiff Process - Investors in Fortinet have until November 21, 2025, to seek appointment as a lead plaintiff representative in the class action, which involves directing the litigation on behalf of all class members [3]. - The lead plaintiff is typically the investor or group of investors with the largest financial interest in the case and is responsible for selecting legal counsel to represent the class [3]. Firm Background - Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is known for prosecuting class actions and has a reputation for recovering significant amounts for victims of corporate misconduct [4].