NEW YORK, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Funko, Inc. (“Funko” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FNKO). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Funko and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On February 4, 2020, Funko issued a press release announcing its preliminary fourth quarter 2019 financial results. Therein, Funko stated that “[n]et sales are expected to be approximately $214 million, a decrease of 8% compared to $233 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.” Funko also disclosed a $16.8 million write-down to “dispose of slower moving inventory to increase operational capacity.” On this news, Funko’s stock price fell $6.20 per share, or 40.03%, to close at $9.29 per share on February 6, 2020.
Then, on March 5, 2020, Funko issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results. Therein, Funko affirmed that net sales for the fourth quarter had decreased 4% year-over-year to $213.6 million due to, among other things, “softness at retail during the holiday season which led to a decrease in orders.” On this news, Funko’s stock price fell $0.32 per share, or 4.42%, to close at $6.92 per share on March 6, 2020.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 9980
