US law firms circle Icon PLC after revelations of accounting probe send shares plunging
Independent.ie
Icon PLC faces potential US securities class action lawsuits after revealing an internal investigation into its accounting practices, causing a significant stock drop.Summary
Icon PLC, a Dublin-based clinical services firm, is facing scrutiny from US law firms preparing securities class action lawsuits following the announcement of an internal investigation into its accounting practices and controls. The investigation concerns potential overstatements of revenue in 2023 and 2024. Shares of Icon, listed on the Nasdaq, experienced a dramatic plunge on Thursday, falling as much as 50pc from $133.14 to $66.58 before partially recovering to $93.76 by late Friday. Icon has stated its intention to “defend the action vigorously”.
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