ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CHPT)

This is a securities class action lawsuit filed by Hagens Berman on behalf of its clients against ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CHPT) and certain of its senior executives. The new complaint, which is based on Hagens Berman’s investigation, significantly extends the alleged fraudulent period pled in a prior class action against ChargePoint, contending that ChargePoint’s stock was artificially inflated by defendants’ alleged fraud from Dec. 7, 2021 through Nov. 16, 2023, inclusive (“Extended Class Period”).

The complaint alleges that Defendants misrepresented and concealed that (1) ChargePoint was experiencing higher component costs and supply overruns for first generation DC charging products, and (2) that, as a result, the Company was likely to incur impairment charges impacting profitability.

The truth began to emerge on Sep. 6, 2023, when ChargePoint reported its 2Q 2024 financial results, including a “$28.0 million, or 19 percentage point, inventory impairment charge.” The Company stated the “inventory impairment charge was taken to address legacy supply chain-related costs and supply overruns on a particular DC product.”

Then, on Nov. 16, 2023, ChargePoint announced preliminary Q3 2024 financial results, which would include an “additional non-cash inventory impairment charge” in the amount of $42 million “related to product transitions and to better align inventory with current demand.” As a result, the Company expected to report “GAAP gross margin of negative 23% to negative 21%.” The Company also reported revenue had fallen to “$108 million to $113 million, as compared to $150 to $165 million as previously expected.”

Moreover, ChargePoint announced the abrupt departures of its CEO (Pasquale Romano) and, at the request of its board, its CFO (Rex S. Jackson).

These disclosures caused the price of ChargePoint shares to decline sharply, injuring investors.

On January 29, 2024, seven separate motions were filed seeking appointment of lead plaintiff and approval of their selection of counsel, including two ChargePoint investors represented by Hagens Berman. The lead plaintiff motions were fully brief as of February 20, 2024, argued on March 14, 2024, and are now awaiting an order from the Court.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CASE

What is the CHPT securities class-action case about?

We’re focused on investors’ losses and are investigating whether ChargePoint may have misrepresented product demand and omitted to disclose rising inventory costs.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

I worked at CHPT. What should I do?

If you were an employee of CHPT, you may have valuable information that could be relevant to the investigation. Hagens Berman is one of the nation’s top whistleblower law firms, and has successfully represented many individuals who come forward with information regarding corporate malfeasance. Under the new SEC Whistleblower program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, contact Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or [email protected].

There are multiple law firms participating, do I need to contact all of them?

No, you do not need to contact all participating law firms. Generally, class-action investigations and lawsuits are consolidated into a single case to streamline the legal process, and attorneys from only a few law firms are selected to serve in a leadership role on the consolidated case. Hagens Berman has a proven track record of being appointed to leadership roles in complex, multidistrict litigation regarding investor fraud and other consumer rights issues, and your claim will be handled by attorneys who have helped secure approximately $325 billion in class-action settlements on behalf of individuals who have suffered due to corporate malfeasance and the wrongdoing of other powerful institutions.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

What is the threshold amount to be eligible? What are “substantial” losses?

The threshold amount and the definition of "substantial" losses may vary depending on a number of factors specific to the case, including the size of the company, market cap, shares outstanding and who holds them and the damages alleged by the fraud. In general, to be eligible to participate in a class-action lawsuit, you must be able to demonstrate that you suffered financial losses as a result of the alleged wrongdoing and that your losses meet the criteria set by the court or law firm. Fill out the form and submit your losses.

CAN I PARTICIPATE?

Am I affected? What do I need to do to participate?

If you were an investor in CHPT, you may be affected and eligible to participate in the case. To determine your eligibility and potential involvement, fill out the form and submit your losses.

Can any CHPT investor participate?

In most class-action investigations and cases, any investor who meets the eligibility criteria, including purchasing the shares during the relevant period, can participate, regardless of the size of their investment. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

I bought on a non-U.S. Exchange. Can I participate?

No. This investigation only covers shares bought on a U.S. exchange, i.e. NASDAQ or NYSE. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

Am I included if I still hold my shares, or do I need to sell to participate?

Participation is based on purchasing shares during the relevant period, rather than your current holdings. Accordingly, you do not need to sell to participate. Fill out the form to find out your rights.