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Pentair Faces Securities Fraud Suit Over Pool Inventory Destocking

Bensalem, Pa. – September 10, 2026 -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has opened a lead plaintiff window until October 2, 2026, for investors who lost money on Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) shares amid an active securities fraud class action lawsuit.

Complaint alleges Pentair concealed pool channel inventory destocking between March and July 2026

The class action covers investors who purchased Pentair securities between March 11, 2026 and July 14, 2026. The complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose that significant destocking of inventory was occurring in the Pool channel during that period.

As a result, the lawsuit claims, the company's sales and operating income were adversely affected, rendering the company's positive statements about its business, operations, and prospects materially misleading or lacking a reasonable basis.

Simply Good Foods Faces Securities Fraud Suit Over OWYN Deal

Bensalem, Pa. – September 10, 2026 -- Investors who lost money on Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) stock have until October 13, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud class action, the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announced.

Lawsuit targets 17-month period of alleged misstatements tied to OWYN acquisition

The class action covers statements made between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026. The complaint alleges Simply Good Foods failed to disclose that it lost key managerial personnel following its acquisition of protein brand OWYN, undermining integration of the acquired assets.