Chemours Faces Multiple Securities Fraud Lawsuits
Class action claims allege manipulation of financial metrics for executive compensation, leading to significant stock price drops.
- Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP have filed class action lawsuits against The Chemours Company for securities fraud.
- The lawsuits allege that Chemours and certain executives manipulated Free Cash Flow targets to maximize incentive compensation.
- Chemours delayed its financial results and annual report filing, citing the need for additional time to complete year-end reporting and evaluate internal controls.
- The company's stock price fell significantly following announcements of the delays and the administrative leave of key executives.
- The Chemours Company's Audit Committee found efforts to manipulate financial metrics to meet Free Cash Flow targets, impacting executive compensation and financial reporting.