Avantor Securities Suits Intensify as Firms Press Dec. 29 Lead-Plaintiff Deadline
Investor firms urge affected shareholders to seek lead-plaintiff status before December 29 following earnings disclosures tied to rising competition.
Overview
- Multiple notices from The Gross Law Firm, The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Glancy Prongay & Murray, and Levi & Korsinsky highlight a putative class period of March 5, 2024 through October 28, 2025.
- The complaints allege Avantor understated competitive pressures and their impact on its business, rendering prior statements about its positioning and prospects misleading.
- On April 25, 2025, Avantor missed estimates, cut 2025 guidance citing increased competitive intensity, and announced its CEO would step down, prompting a 16.6% share decline.
- On August 1, 2025, the company again missed expectations and reduced guidance, with shares falling 15.5% on the update.
- On October 29, 2025, Avantor reported -5% organic revenue growth, a $712 million net loss driven by a $785 million goodwill impairment tied in part to competitive pressures and lost large accounts, sending shares down 23.2%.