Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Dow Inc. for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with a focus on misleading statements regarding the company's financial health and ability to manage macroeconomic challenges during the specified class period from January 30, 2025, to July 23, 2025 [1][4]. Group 1: Allegations and Financial Performance - The lawsuit claims that Dow overstated its ability to handle macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, as well as its financial flexibility to support dividends [4]. - It is alleged that the true impact of competitive pressures, declining global sales, and product oversupply on Dow's business was understated [4]. - On June 23, 2025, BMO Capital downgraded Dow's stock from "Market Perform" to "Underperform," reducing the price target from $29.00 to $22.00, which led to a stock price drop of over 3% [5]. - Dow reported a non-GAAP loss per share of $0.42 for Q2 2025, significantly worse than the expected loss of approximately $0.17 to $0.18, with net sales of $10.1 billion, a 7.3% year-over-year decline [6]. - Following the disappointing Q2 results, Dow's stock price fell by more than 17%, and the company announced a dividend cut from $0.70 to $0.35 per share [6]. Group 2: Legal Process and Representation - Investors who purchased Dow securities during the class period can seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, which allows them to represent the interests of all class members [7]. - The lead plaintiff can choose a law firm to litigate the case, and participation as lead plaintiff does not affect an investor's ability to share in any potential recovery [7]. Group 3: About the Law Firm - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm specializing in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [8]. - The firm has been recognized for obtaining significant recoveries in securities class action cases, including the largest recovery in history of $7.2 billion in the Enron case [9].
TUESDAY INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Dow Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - DOW