Investigation announced for Investors in shares of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS)

An investigation was announced concerning potential securities laws violations by Novartis AG in connection with certain financial statements.

Investors who purchased shares of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on whether a series of statements by Novartis AG regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

Switzerland based Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. Novartis AG reported that its annual Total Revenue declined from over $53.16 billion in 2018 to over $48.67 billion in 2019, and that its Net Income declined from over $12.61 billion in 2018 to as low as $11.73 billion in 2019.

On June 25, 2020, Novartis AG agreed to pay $225 million in criminal fines and disgorge $112 million in settling bribery allegations brought forth by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Novartis AG was under investigation for claims that: (1) the Company had bribed doctors and hospitals in Greece to prescribe “Novartis-branded pharmaceuticals”; (2) the Company had paid bribes in Vietnam to advance their business; and (3) the Company had falsified their financial records to conceal said activities.

Shares of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) closed on July 14, 2020, at $87.47 per share.

Those who purchased shares of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

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