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Kuehn Law launched an investigation into Kyndryl Holdings Inc. over allegations that executives manipulated free cash flow metrics by delaying vendor payments.
"Kyndryl's management systematically postponed vendor payments between fiscal quarters to inflate free cash flow, creating a misleading picture of earnings quality," the law firm said in a statement.
The federal securities lawsuit claims Kyndryl falsely represented its free cash flow metrics as indicative of sustainable revenue growth, when in reality the cash generation depended on undisclosed and inherently unsustainable payment deferrals, according to the complaint. The company's internal controls over financial reporting were also materially inadequate and deficient, the lawsuit alleges.
The investigation puts Kyndryl's financial disclosures under scrutiny and could lead to regulatory penalties, executive leadership changes, or material damages from shareholder litigation. The New York-based IT services company, which was spun off from IBM in 2021, has not yet responded to the allegations. Investors who purchased Kyndryl stock may be eligible to join the action, Kuehn Law said.
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