PEPGEN ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Investors in PepGen, Inc. (PEPG) to Inquire About Their Rights in Class Action Lawsuit
If you purchased or acquired securities in PepGen between March 7, 2024 and March 3, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.
NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against PepGen, Inc. ('PepGen' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: PEPG) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired PepGen securities between March 7, 2024 and March 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period'). Investors have until August 8, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) PGN-EDO51 was less effective and safe than Defendants had led investors to believe; (ii) the CONNECT2 study was dangerous or otherwise deficient for purposes of U.S. Food and Drug Administration ('FDA') approval; (iii) as a result of all the foregoing, PepGen was likely to halt the CONNECT2 study, and PGN-EDO51's clinical, regulatory, and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired PepGen shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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