03.12.2018, 21:46
Hasbro shares downgraded after class-action lawsuit alleges deception about state of the business
Hasbro Inc. HAS, -1.47% stock was downgraded to hold from strong buy at CFRA after a class-action lawsuit alleges executives deceived stockholders about the state of the business. "Members of retirement systems across the U.S. that bought shares of Hasbro have filed a class-action lawsuit against the toy-maker alleging that Hasbro deceived investors about the financial condition of the company and artificially boosted share prices, while the CEO and CFO sold $147 million in personal shares, according to several unconfirmed reports on November 30," CFRA wrote. Hasbro stock closed down 5.2% on Friday.
Hasbro Inc. HAS, -1.47% stock was downgraded to hold from strong buy at CFRA after a class-action lawsuit alleges executives deceived stockholders about the state of the business. "Members of retirement systems across the U.S. that bought shares of Hasbro have filed a class-action lawsuit against the toy-maker alleging that Hasbro deceived investors about the financial condition of the company and artificially boosted share prices, while the CEO and CFO sold $147 million in personal shares, according to several unconfirmed reports on November 30," CFRA wrote. Hasbro stock closed down 5.2% on Friday.