{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"168015","rtpr_id":"nGNX23jFBR-20261013","ticker":"SMPL","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["SMPL"],"title":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 13, 2026 in The Simply Good Foods Company Lawsuit - SMPL","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T17:16:47.104Z","article_body":"NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt alerts investors in The\nSimply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) of a pending securities class action\ncovering purchasers between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026. Find out if\nyou may be eligible to recover losses\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IK1jcnyiVVAh9DinafYtYphJkjWzgMoO5KMC4yO0b26iX2CCn3TRwzcSomg3PtW-QCVut8X2AMIiH27D4flZEggV6Slhn_bD7iyC51cX867mpHmr-ZLz4WFbTqz0e4Ek4Wgw-7ie6yZsFiExbURlmizZdrBhkSAoAD4rOUpX0b7V7JLBFy5u363yIGrqfe7S3P7iL8N--Xu_G_rG8jSy7Cwl1zA1W2c77R00ahNgTpBXnECOfTovR7kgZm78BmMR).\nYou may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@SueWallSt.com or (888)\nSueWallSt.\n\nSMPL shares fell from $14.41 per share on April 8, 2026, to $10.44 per share\non April 10, 2026, a decline exceeding 27%, or more than $10.40 per share. The\nCompany recorded a $187 million impairment against OWYN intangible assets,\nbringing cumulative write-downs to $200 million on a $280 million acquisition.\nThe window to apply for lead plaintiff closes on October 13, 2026.\n\nThe Named Individual Defendants\n\nThe action names Geoff E. Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer from\nJuly 2023 until January 2026; Shaun P. Mara, Chief Financial Officer from\nOctober 2022 until July 2025; and Christopher J. Bealer, Chief Financial\nOfficer since July 2025 and previously SVP Finance. Each is alleged to have\nsigned or certified periodic reports describing the OWYN acquisition as\ncentral to the Company's strategic vision.\n\nSarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations\n\nUnder Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the certifying officers\nattested that the Company's quarterly and annual reports did not omit material\nfacts. The complaint charges that those filings failed to disclose\nalready-existing integration breakdowns, departures of key OWYN personnel, and\nproduct quality problems tied to a pea protein sourcing change.\n\nAlleged Control Person Liability Under Section 20(a)\n* Authority over the content of Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings during the\nClass Period\n* Certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 906 attesting to\ndisclosure accuracy\n* Direct participation in quarterly earnings calls addressing OWYN integration\nstatus\n* Alleged access to internal reporting on OWYN margins, discounting, and G&A\ngrowth\n* Alleged responsibility for risk factor language stating the Company \"may not\naccomplish the integration of an acquired business smoothly\"\n* Alleged failure to correct prior statements as adverse conditions worsened\n\"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements\nare accurate and complete. The complaint here alleges that certifications\ncontinued to attest to complete disclosure even as OWYN integration problems\nwere allegedly known internally.\" -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.\n\nSubmit your information to learn more\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GwS6DZUJkkHlQ2F9jZm7Q0eYV3oR1AZy0hlH6bzE2CzK6koJh8rXIqJTYOkk05Dp5VjlwMtwMLhmwtcxQUoRd3i6Ky9SVc2aYN9dg7DTPL_e_Zpprthg8KzHUPRPzb8-GJJe6k4RculmswaXnouT7ybBI70pHZMN2c68wC2LRPw2nG5CIOrPwxfnR9UBhUi7qzZSr8NpnbwowUbZq9ks7z76wPluanP535UmYoIdQR8=)\nor call (888) SueWallSt.\n\nWHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky\nLLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation\nfirm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved\nshareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm\nhas extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities\nlitigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven\nyears in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action\nServices' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the\nUnited States.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the SMPL Lawsuit\n\nQ: Who are the defendants named in the SMPL lawsuit? A: The complaint names\nThe Simply Good Foods Company and individual defendants including senior\nexecutives who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified\nfinancial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley.\n\nQ: What specific misstatements does the SMPL lawsuit allege? A: The complaint\nalleges The Simply Good Foods Company made materially false or misleading\nstatements regarding the integration and performance of the OWYN acquisition\nduring the Class Period. When the OWYN sales contraction, $187 million\nimpairment, and slashed fiscal 2026 outlook were disclosed, the stock price\ndeclined sharply.\n\nQ: What court was the SMPL class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the\nUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed\nby the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.\n\nQ: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the\ninvestor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs\nare typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed\ndoes not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the\ncase is run.\n\nQ: What documents do I need to submit my information? A: Brokerage statements\nor trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid,\nand any subsequent sale dates and prices.\n\nQ: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming\nmajority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there\nis a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim\nform to seek their portion.\n\nQ: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit\nyour information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you\nchoose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally\nhandled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject\nto court approval.\n\nQ: What if I already sold my SMPL shares -- can I still recover losses? A:\nYes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold\nthe shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss\nmay still be eligible to participate.\n\nCONTACT:\n\nLevi & Korsinsky, LLP\n\nJoseph E. Levi, Esq.\n\n33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor\n\nNew York, NY 10004\n\njlevi@SueWallSt.com\n\nTel: (888) SueWallSt\n\nFax: (212) 363-7171\n\nAttorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX23jFBR-20261013","title":"SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 13, 2026 in The Simply Good Foods Company Lawsuit - SMPL","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SMPL","created":"2026-10-13T17:16:47.104Z","tickers":["SMPL"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt alerts investors in The\nSimply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) of a pending securities class action\ncovering purchasers between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026. Find out if\nyou may be eligible to recover losses\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IK1jcnyiVVAh9DinafYtYphJkjWzgMoO5KMC4yO0b26iX2CCn3TRwzcSomg3PtW-QCVut8X2AMIiH27D4flZEggV6Slhn_bD7iyC51cX867mpHmr-ZLz4WFbTqz0e4Ek4Wgw-7ie6yZsFiExbURlmizZdrBhkSAoAD4rOUpX0b7V7JLBFy5u363yIGrqfe7S3P7iL8N--Xu_G_rG8jSy7Cwl1zA1W2c77R00ahNgTpBXnECOfTovR7kgZm78BmMR).\nYou may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@SueWallSt.com or (888)\nSueWallSt.\n\nSMPL shares fell from $14.41 per share on April 8, 2026, to $10.44 per share\non April 10, 2026, a decline exceeding 27%, or more than $10.40 per share. The\nCompany recorded a $187 million impairment against OWYN intangible assets,\nbringing cumulative write-downs to $200 million on a $280 million acquisition.\nThe window to apply for lead plaintiff closes on October 13, 2026.\n\nThe Named Individual Defendants\n\nThe action names Geoff E. Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer from\nJuly 2023 until January 2026; Shaun P. Mara, Chief Financial Officer from\nOctober 2022 until July 2025; and Christopher J. Bealer, Chief Financial\nOfficer since July 2025 and previously SVP Finance. Each is alleged to have\nsigned or certified periodic reports describing the OWYN acquisition as\ncentral to the Company's strategic vision.\n\nSarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations\n\nUnder Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the certifying officers\nattested that the Company's quarterly and annual reports did not omit material\nfacts. The complaint charges that those filings failed to disclose\nalready-existing integration breakdowns, departures of key OWYN personnel, and\nproduct quality problems tied to a pea protein sourcing change.\n\nAlleged Control Person Liability Under Section 20(a)\n* Authority over the content of Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings during the\nClass Period\n* Certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 906 attesting to\ndisclosure accuracy\n* Direct participation in quarterly earnings calls addressing OWYN integration\nstatus\n* Alleged access to internal reporting on OWYN margins, discounting, and G&A\ngrowth\n* Alleged responsibility for risk factor language stating the Company \"may not\naccomplish the integration of an acquired business smoothly\"\n* Alleged failure to correct prior statements as adverse conditions worsened\n\"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements\nare accurate and complete. The complaint here alleges that certifications\ncontinued to attest to complete disclosure even as OWYN integration problems\nwere allegedly known internally.\" -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.\n\nSubmit your information to learn more\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GwS6DZUJkkHlQ2F9jZm7Q0eYV3oR1AZy0hlH6bzE2CzK6koJh8rXIqJTYOkk05Dp5VjlwMtwMLhmwtcxQUoRd3i6Ky9SVc2aYN9dg7DTPL_e_Zpprthg8KzHUPRPzb8-GJJe6k4RculmswaXnouT7ybBI70pHZMN2c68wC2LRPw2nG5CIOrPwxfnR9UBhUi7qzZSr8NpnbwowUbZq9ks7z76wPluanP535UmYoIdQR8=)\nor call (888) SueWallSt.\n\nWHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky\nLLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation\nfirm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved\nshareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm\nhas extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities\nlitigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven\nyears in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action\nServices' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the\nUnited States.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the SMPL Lawsuit\n\nQ: Who are the defendants named in the SMPL lawsuit? A: The complaint names\nThe Simply Good Foods Company and individual defendants including senior\nexecutives who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified\nfinancial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley.\n\nQ: What specific misstatements does the SMPL lawsuit allege? A: The complaint\nalleges The Simply Good Foods Company made materially false or misleading\nstatements regarding the integration and performance of the OWYN acquisition\nduring the Class Period. When the OWYN sales contraction, $187 million\nimpairment, and slashed fiscal 2026 outlook were disclosed, the stock price\ndeclined sharply.\n\nQ: What court was the SMPL class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the\nUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed\nby the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.\n\nQ: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the\ninvestor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs\nare typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed\ndoes not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the\ncase is run.\n\nQ: What documents do I need to submit my information? A: Brokerage statements\nor trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid,\nand any subsequent sale dates and prices.\n\nQ: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming\nmajority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there\nis a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim\nform to seek their portion.\n\nQ: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit\nyour information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you\nchoose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally\nhandled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject\nto court approval.\n\nQ: What if I already sold my SMPL shares -- can I still recover losses? A:\nYes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold\nthe shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss\nmay still be eligible to participate.\n\nCONTACT:\n\nLevi & Korsinsky, LLP\n\nJoseph E. Levi, Esq.\n\n33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor\n\nNew York, NY 10004\n\njlevi@SueWallSt.com\n\nTel: (888) SueWallSt\n\nFax: (212) 363-7171\n\nAttorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-13T17:16:47.143111238Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791911807143},"received_at":"2026-10-13T17:16:47.194Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"156296","press_release_id":"168015","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Food Products","sector":"Consumer Staples"},"redFlags":["pending securities fraud class action against issuer and named executive officers","large impairment ($187M) and cumulative write-downs ($200M) on OWYN acquisition","recurring law-firm solicitation notices suggest ongoing litigation overhang"],"eventType":"legal_litigation","narrative":"Levi & Korsinsky (branded SueWallSt) issued a solicitation reminding SMPL investors of the October 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class action pending in the Southern District of New York.\n\nThe suit names Simply Good Foods and former CEO Geoff Tanner and CFOs Shaun Mara and Christopher Bealer, alleging misleading statements about OWYN integration, capped by a $187 million OWYN impairment and cumulative write-downs of $200 million on the $280 million acquisition.\n\nThis is a law-firm marketing release rather than an issuer disclosure; the underlying stock drop (from $14.41 to $10.44, over 27%, in April 2026) was previously reported.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Plaintiff-firm lead-plaintiff-deadline solicitation -- suppress."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"class_period":"October 24, 2024 to April 8, 2026","owyn_impairment":"$187 million","stock_decline_pct":"27%","cumulative_write_downs":"$200 million","owyn_acquisition_price":"$280 million"}},"quotedText":"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Joseph E. 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