Law Firm Tells Shareholders of FRGE, THS, SNDA and AWK to Speak Up — Potential Securities Claims Ahead

Halper Sadeh Flags Possible Securities Claims; shareholders urged to act quickly

Halper Sadeh LLC has publicly asked shareholders of FRGE (FRGE), THS (THS), SNDA (SNDA) and AWK (AWK) to contact the firm after opening investigations into possible securities-law violations. The notice stresses urgency: the firm is evaluating whether the companies or their officers misled investors, failed to disclose material information, or had weak internal controls. Investors who owned these shares during the cited periods may face tight time windows to preserve legal claims.

Who is investigating and what do they allege?

Halper Sadeh LLC is a law firm that routinely files shareholder litigation and seeks to represent investors in class actions. In these notices the firm says it is probing whether the named companies made false or misleading statements, omitted facts that would have mattered to investors, or broke securities laws tied to public disclosures.

The firm’s statements point to common claim types in this area: allegations that corporate filings or earnings releases left out important information, statements that later proved incorrect, and failures in a company’s internal controls over financial reporting. Those problems can form the basis for federal securities claims if they caused investors to buy or hold stock at inflated prices.

What the firm says about FRGE, THS, SNDA and AWK

FRGE (FRGE): According to the notice, the investigation centers on recent public statements and disclosures. The concern is whether management accurately described business performance and risks. Timing suggested by the firm implies investors who bought or held shares ahead of a corrective announcement could be affected. Theories likely include misstatements or omissions and possible internal-control deficiencies.

THS (THS): The firm points to a specific event or sequence of disclosures that may have changed the market’s view of the company. The live issues here often involve forward-looking projections that went wrong or operational facts that weren’t disclosed promptly. Potential claims would rely on whether those omissions or misstatements were material — that is, important enough to a reasonable investor.

SNDA (SNDA): Halper Sadeh’s note signals scrutiny of the company’s public statements and accounting practices. For cases like this, plaintiffs typically allege the company hid problems or overstated performance, and that internal accounting controls failed to prevent or catch the errors.

AWK (AWK): The notice suggests an inquiry around disclosures tied to operations, regulatory matters, or financial results. For a regulated, capital-intensive company, the common angles are undisclosed liabilities, misreported revenues or costs, or failures in governance that left investors in the dark.

Across these notices the firm hints at similar legal theories: disclosure failures, misstatements or omissions, and internal-control weaknesses. Market reactions to these announcements can vary, but the letter of the law the firm would use is familiar — if investors relied on public statements and then lost money when those statements were corrected, that can be the basis of a claim.

Key deadlines and what shareholders must do now

Shareholders who believe they were harmed should note that securities claims have strict timing rules. The firm’s public notice is designed to identify potential lead plaintiffs and to preserve claims before statutory deadlines expire. Those deadlines can be measured in months from the date of a corrective disclosure or the discovery of an issue.

Practical steps for shareholders: preserve trade records (dates, number of shares, purchase prices), keep copies of relevant company filings and press releases, and note when any market-moving announcements occurred. This paperwork is what law firms use to test the strength of a claim and to prove who had standing to sue.

How this could move the stocks and what investors should watch

In the short term, mere news of an investigation often increases volatility. Stocks named in such notices can face sharp, downward moves as some investors sell out of caution. If Halper Sadeh files a formal class action, the legal process itself can pressure a company — management’s time is diverted, legal expenses mount, and reputational risk rises.

Wider consequences depend on what regulators find. An SEC inquiry or a company restatement of earnings would be the most serious market-moving outcomes. Less severe scenarios — a settlement without admission of wrongdoing or dismissal of claims — can still leave a dent in the stock if the market interprets the episode as a sign of weaker governance or recurring operational problems.

How shareholders can contact the firm and next steps

The firm invites affected shareholders to contact it to discuss potential claims and to consider serving as a lead plaintiff. Expect an initial intake to collect trade dates, amounts and any relevant documents. Some investors choose to respond; others monitor developments. There is also the option to consult independent counsel for a second opinion.

Note: this article explains the situation and options in general terms and does not provide personalized legal advice. Individual shareholders should weigh their own circumstances before acting.

Sources

• prnewswire.com