American Tobacco Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuits
Investors allege the company significantly understated risks to its premium American cigarette brands, leading to financial losses.
- Investors who suffered losses exceeding $100,000 between February 9, 2023, and December 6, 2023, are encouraged to discuss their legal rights.
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, along with other law firms, is investigating potential claims against British American Tobacco for securities fraud.
- The lawsuits claim the company made false statements and failed to disclose risks, resulting in an impairment charge of around £25bn.
- British American Tobacco's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) fell by $2.68 per ADR, or 8.49%, following the announcement.
- The deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in the federal securities class action is March 25, 2024.