Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals due to allegations of misleading statements and violations of federal securities laws related to the pricing and sales of its Eylea drug [2][4]. Group 1: Allegations Against Regeneron - The complaint alleges that Regeneron made false and misleading statements regarding credit card fee payments to distributors, which were not disclosed as price concessions [4]. - It is claimed that these undisclosed payments led to inflated reported sales of Eylea and overstated average selling prices (ASP) reported to federal agencies, violating the False Claims Act [4][5]. - The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Regeneron, alleging that the company failed to report millions in discounts, resulting in inflated Medicare reimbursements [5]. Group 2: Financial Impact - Following the DOJ announcement, Regeneron's stock price fell by 904.70 on April 12, 2024, with unusually heavy trading volume [6]. - On October 31, 2024, Regeneron reported a 3% increase in U.S. net sales for Eylea compared to Q3 2023, with Eylea HD sales of 415 million to 84.59, or 9.2%, to close at 100,000 in Regeneron between November 2, 2023, and October 30, 2024, are encouraged to contact Faruqi & Faruqi to discuss their legal options [1]. - There is a March 10, 2025, deadline for investors to seek the role of lead plaintiff in the federal securities class action against Regeneron [2]. - The lead plaintiff is defined as the investor with the largest financial interest who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the class [8].
Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds Regeneron Pharmaceutials Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 10, 2025 - REGN