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The Gross Law Firm Reminds West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of July 7, 2025 - WST

1. WST faces allegations of misleading statements affecting shareholder value. 2. Significant destocking in the high-margin HVP portfolio revealed. 3. Profit margins pressured by inefficiencies in West's SmartDose device. 4. Risk of costly restructuring noted, including exiting key contracts. 5. Class action registration deadline set for July 7, 2025.

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Why Bearish?

The allegations of misleading statements and financial underperformance may erode investor confidence, similar to past cases where companies suffered significant stock declines due to litigation or fraud claims (e.g., Theranos). Historical examples indicate that companies facing such claims often see a downturn in stock performance ahead of legal outcomes.

How important is it?

The significant allegations and ongoing legal proceedings create a high likelihood of impact on WST's stock price. These issues warrant investor attention due to the potential for financial ramifications and the implications for future earnings.

Why Long Term?

The potential restructuring and ongoing litigation could impact WST's financial health and stock price for years, as seen in similar instances (e.g., Valeant Pharmaceuticals) where litigation hangs over a company’s valuation until resolved.

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NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --

The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST).

Shareholders who purchased shares of WST during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CONTACT US HERE:

https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/west-pharmaceutical-services-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=153513&from=4

CLASS PERIOD: February 16, 2023 to February 12, 2025

ALLEGATIONS:

The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

  • (a) despite claiming strong visibility into customer demand and attributing headwinds to temporary COVID-related product destocking, West was in fact experiencing significant and ongoing destocking across its high-margin HVP portfolio;
  • (b) West's SmartDose device, which was purportedly positioned as a high-margin growth product, was highly dilutive to the Company's profit margins due to operational inefficiencies;
  • (c) these margin pressures created the risk of costly restructuring activities, including the Company's exit from continuous glucose monitoring contracts with longstanding customers; and
  • (d) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading or lacked a reasonable basis.

DEADLINE:

July 7, 2025 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here:

https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/west-pharmaceutical-services-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=153513&from=4

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS:

Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of WST during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 7, 2025. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY GROSS LAW FIRM?

The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:

The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: contact@grosslawfirm.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903

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The Gross Law Firm

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