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Johnson Fistel, PLLP Assessing Board Fiduciary Duty Breaches in the IAS Go-Private Merger

1. Johnson Fistel is investigating IAS board's fiduciary duties. 2. A merger agreement with Novacap proposes $10.30 per share cash. 3. This offer is below the average analyst target of $13.04. 4. IAS's IPO was priced at $18.00 per share. 5. Shareholders are encouraged to join the investigation for potential undervaluation.

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Why Bearish?

The significant discount of the merger price against analyst targets suggests undervaluation, historically leading to declines in stock valuation during similar scenarios.

How important is it?

The proposed merger undervalues IAS against market expectations, raising concerns among shareholders and potentially affecting stock performance.

Why Short Term?

Given the immediate concern around the merger undervaluation, investors may react quickly, influencing prices in the near term.

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: IAS) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the company to private equity firm Novacap. Background On September 24, 2025, Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (“IAS”) and Novacap announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Novacap will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of IAS for $10.30 per share in cash.The $10.30 per-share consideration represents a material discount to the consensus of Wall Street analyst price targets, which currently average $13.04 per share and reach as high as $18.00 per share.IAS’s initial public offering was priced at $18.00 per share. If you own IAS shares and believe this proposed deal grossly undervalues your investment, please consider joining our investigation. To participate or learn more, you can click or copy and paste the following link: https://www.johnsonfistel.com/investigations/integral-ad-science-holding-corp-2/. Shareholders seeking more information may also contact lead analyst Jim Baker (jimb@johnsonfistel.com, 619-814-4471). If emailing, please include a phone number. About Johnson Fistel, PLLP | Top Law Firm – Securities Fraud & Investor RightsJohnson Fistel, PLLP is a nationally recognized shareholder-rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, Idaho, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and securities class action lawsuits, and also assists foreign investors who purchased shares on U.S. exchanges. Stay informed about stock-drop news and learn how Johnson Fistel can help you recover losses by visiting www.johnsonfistel.com. AchievementsIn 2024, Johnson Fistel was ranked among the Top 10 Plaintiff Law Firms by ISS Securities Class Action Services. This recognition reflects the firm’s effectiveness in advocating for investors, having recovered approximately $90,725,000 for aggrieved clients in cases where it served as lead or co-lead counsel. This marks the eighth time the firm has been recognized as a top plaintiffs’ securities law firm in the United States, based on the total dollar value of final recoveries. Attorney advertising.Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices.Johnson Fistel, PLLP has paid for the dissemination of this promotional communication, and Frank J. Johnson is the attorney responsible for its content. ContactJohnson Fistel, PLLP501 W. Broadway, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101James Baker, Investor Relations – or – Frank J. Johnson, Esq.(619) 814-4471 | jimb@johnsonfistel.com | fjohnson@johnsonfistel.com

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