SMAR INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that Former Smartsheet Inc. Shareholders with Substantial Holdings Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SmartsheetSmartsheet(US:SMAR) Businesswire·2026-01-14 12:02

Core Viewpoint - The Smartsheet Inc. class action lawsuit has been initiated due to alleged violations related to the acquisition by Blackstone Inc., Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, with shareholders having until February 24, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status [1][5]. Group 1: Class Action Details - Shareholders who held Smartsheet securities as of October 25, 2024, are eligible to participate in the class action lawsuit [1][2]. - The lawsuit alleges that a misleading Schedule 14A Proxy statement was issued, which led to shareholders approving the merger at an unfair price of $56.50 per share [3][4]. - The complaint claims that the Proxy failed to disclose important financial metrics, such as the Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), which was touted in press releases and earnings calls as a key indicator of Smartsheet's financial performance [4]. Group 2: Legal Process and Representation - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who held Smartsheet securities as of the record date to seek lead plaintiff status, representing the interests of the class [5]. - The lead plaintiff can choose a law firm to litigate the case, and participation as a lead plaintiff does not affect an investor's ability to share in any potential recovery [5]. Group 3: Company Background - Smartsheet is an enterprise software company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) work management solutions, tracking its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a key performance metric [2].