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DOCU.US
id: 1398
DocuSign (DOCU) Growth Misstatements Case
N.D. California
Court3:22-cv-00824
Case number06/04/2020
Class period Start06/09/2022
Class period End- $DOCU stockholders filed a claim against DocuSign for overstating the sustainability of its COVID-19-driven growth.
- After multiple disappointing earnings reports between December 2021 and June 2022, $DOCU dropped by over 80%.
- $DOCU investors can join this case to be notified about potential recovery.
Case Details:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, DocuSign experienced a surge in demand for its eSignature products, which it said would lead to lasting growth.
Executives assured investors that customers would maintain digital workflows after the pandemic, boosting subscription renewals and revenue.
On December 2, 2021, DocuSign reported disappointing earnings, revealing that billings growth had slowed sharply as the pandemic waned.
This announcement caused $DOCU to plummet by 42% in a single day.
Two subsequent earnings reports in 2022 confirmed the slowdown, causing further stock declines and significant financial losses for shareholders.
Based on these events, $DOCU stockholders filed a claim accusing the company of the following:
- It misled investors about the long-term sustainability of its pandemic-driven growth.
- It ignored internal metrics and customer feedback signaling a post-pandemic demand decline.
- It provided overly optimistic revenue and billing forecasts, despite knowing the risks.
Investors believe that DocuSign misled them by overstating its growth prospects and downplaying the temporary nature of its pandemic surge.
Case Status
Case Discovery
Alleged Offence
Misleading Statements,
Financial Misrepresentation,
Fraud,
Failure to Disclose
Suspected Party
Directors,
Management
Security Type
Stocks
Trade Direction
Long
Shock Event Date
12/02/2021
Filing date
02/08/2022
Judge
William H. Orrick