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Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Webtoon Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) As Securities Fraud Class Action Survives Motion to Dismiss
Newsfileยท 2025-11-21 03:27
Core Viewpoint - Grabar Law Office is investigating claims against WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors, linked to misleading statements made during the company's IPO [2][3]. Group 1: Allegations of Misleading Information - WEBTOON allegedly misrepresented the health of its business at the time of its IPO by claiming that Monthly Active Users (MAU) were stable and rebounding, despite internal data indicating a sharp decline in MAUs in Korea and globally [3][4]. - The complaint asserts that WEBTOON failed to disclose a delay in an AI recommendation tool that contributed to weakening user engagement, which was critical for the company's performance [3][4]. - The court found that WEBTOON's statements created a misleading impression of stability and growth, while the company was aware of deteriorating MAU levels [4][7]. Group 2: Court Rulings and Legal Proceedings - On November 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied the defendants' motion to dismiss the securities fraud class action, allowing the case to proceed [4][6]. - The court determined that the plaintiff adequately alleged that WEBTOON's risk disclosures were misleading, as the company only warned that MAU declines and foreign currency fluctuations "could" occur, despite these risks already materializing [5][7]. - The court allowed claims related to misleading risk disclosures and the failure to disclose known adverse information to proceed under securities laws [5][7].