Murray Frank LLP has filed a class action complaint in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 12 Civ.
0672) on behalf of all individuals and institutions who purchased
securities of GLG Life Tech Corporation during the period between
February 1, 2011 and November 13, 2011 (the “Class Period”), seeking to
pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange
Act”).
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, the Defendants
made false and misleading statements about or knew but failed to
disclose that: (1) the Company’s original equipment manufacturers were
experiencing production issues that impacted the packaging and
appearance quality of its products; (2) consumers were responding poorly
to the Company’s AN0C and stevia products; and/or (3) the Company would
not meet its earnings projections.
On October 6, 2011, GLG Life Tech issued a press release disclosing for
the first time a negative outlook concerning its AN0C and stevia
products. On the news, the Company’s stock price dropped by 42% from a
close of $3.45 per share on October 5, 2011 to a close of $1.99 per
share on October 6, 2011.
Subsequently, on November 14, 2011, the Company announced financial
results for the period ending September 30, 2011. Revenue for the period
was $1.7 million, versus revenue of $20.9 million for the same period
in the previous year. EBITDA for the period was negative $8.8 million,
versus EBITDA of $6.1 million for the same period in the previous year.
Following its announcement of these disappointing results, the Company’s
management declined to provide any further formal guidance on revenues,
EBITDA, or capital expenditures. On the news, the Company’s stock price
continued to drop, from a close of $2.32 per share on November 11, 2011
(the last trading day before the announcement) to a close of $2.01 on
November 14, 2011.
If you purchased GLG Life Tech securities during the period between
February 1, 2011 and November 13, 2011, you may move the Court, not
later than February 13, 2012, to serve as Lead Plaintiff for the Class. A
Lead Plaintiff is a representative chosen by the Court who acts on
behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not
need to be a Lead Plaintiff to be included in the class.
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