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Veritone Inc. investors face a July 20 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class action alleging the company misstated financial statements through improper accounting practices.
"Veritone admitted its previously issued financial statements were materially misstated, confirming the core of our allegations," a Hagens Berman representative said in a statement.
The class period covers purchasers of Veritone securities between Oct. 14, 2025, and April 14, 2026. The lawsuit claims Veritone inaccurately recorded and misclassified certain revenue and costs, overstated revenue, assets, accounts receivable and royalties, and maintained deficient internal controls over accounting and financial reporting.
Investors who bought Veritone shares during the class period and suffered losses in excess of $100,000 may be eligible to serve as lead plaintiff. The deadline to file motions with the court is July 20, 2026. Lead plaintiffs act as representative parties directing the litigation on behalf of other class members.
The Rosen Law Firm, which filed a separate notice on the case, has recovered billions of dollars for investors in securities class actions, including the largest-ever settlement against a Chinese company. The firm ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of settlements in 2017 and has been in the top four each year since 2013.
Veritone, based in Costa Mesa, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions including its AI operating system. The company's shares trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker VERI.
The admission of misstated financial statements raises the risk of regulatory penalties, potential delisting and further shareholder litigation. Investors will watch for any restatement filings and the court's decision on lead counsel, expected in the weeks following the July 20 deadline.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
