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ICLR Equity Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Alerts Shareholders of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed against ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR)

1. A class action lawsuit has been filed against ICON PLC. 2. The lawsuit highlights material misstatements and adverse operational facts. 3. Customer contract cancellations and reductions significantly impacted ICON's business. 4. ICON’s hybrid offerings failed to protect against market downturns. 5. The lawsuit deadline for lead plaintiffs is April 11, 2025.

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The allegations of misleading information and operational challenges can significantly undermine investor confidence, similar to prior incidents in which firms faced substantial backlash and stock declines after similar allegations surfaced. For instance, companies like Valeant Pharmaceuticals suffered severe stock price drops following litigation over misstatements.

How important is it?

The article’s focus on a securities class action lawsuit directly affects investor perception and company valuation, heightening the likelihood of short-term price volatility for ICON shares, which could result in significant losses for shareholders.

Why Short Term?

The immediate impact of the lawsuit is likely to instigate volatility in stock price as investors react to the news and uncertainties surrounding the case unfold, similar to other litigation cases where financial performance projections were adversely impacted.

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RADNOR, Pa., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against ICON Public Limited Company ("ICON") (NASDAQ: ICLR) on behalf of all purchasers of ICON ordinary shares between July 27, 2023 and October 23, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lead plaintiff deadline is April 11, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered ICON losses, you may CLICK HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/icon-plc?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=iclr&mktm=r You can also contact attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected]. DEFENDANTS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT:The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) ICON was suffering from a material loss of business due to customer cost reduction measures and other widespread funding limitations impacting the company's client base; (2) ICON's purported hybrid model offerings were insufficient to shield the company from the adverse effects of a significant market downturn; (3) the requests for proposals ICON received from its biotechnology customers during the Class Period were used in substantial part as price discovery tools, and thus were not indicative of underlying client demand; (4) ICON's customers had canceled contracts, limited or reduced engagements, delayed clinical trial work, and/or failed to enter into new contracts with ICON for additional clinical trial work at historical rates once existing projects ended (or were scheduled to end) in 2024; (5) ICON's two largest customers were diversifying certain of their providers away from the company; (6) as a result of the foregoing, ICON's reported net new business awards and book-to-bill metrics materially misrepresented client demand for ICON's services; and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS:ICON investors may, no later than April 11, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation.  The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages ICON investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CASE OR GO TO: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/icon-plc?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=iclr&mktm=r ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world.  The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com. CONTACT:Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLPJonathan Naji, Esq.(484) 270-1453280 King of Prussia RoadRadnor, PA 19087[email protected] May be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.  Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. SOURCE Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

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