Core Viewpoint - The Smartsheet Inc. class action lawsuit alleges that shareholders were misled during the acquisition process by Blackstone Inc., Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, resulting in an unfair price for their shares [3][4]. Group 1: Class Action Details - Shareholders who held Smartsheet securities as of October 25, 2024, can seek appointment as lead plaintiff until February 24, 2026 [1]. - The lawsuit is titled Kara Eftimoglu v. Mader, No. 25-cv-02530 (W.D. Wash.) [1]. - The lawsuit claims that a misleading Schedule 14A Proxy statement was issued, leading to the approval of the merger at an unfair price of $56.50 per share [3]. Group 2: Allegations Against Smartsheet - The lawsuit alleges that Smartsheet's management promoted its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) metric as a key indicator of future performance, but this was not disclosed in the Proxy [4]. - The Proxy also failed to include January 2024 forecasts, preventing shareholders from fully assessing Smartsheet's financial prospects [4]. Group 3: Legal Process and Firm Background - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who held Smartsheet securities to seek lead plaintiff status, with the lead plaintiff representing the interests of the class [5]. - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm in securities fraud litigation, having recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [6].