NEW YORK, July 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Livent Corporation  (“Livent” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LTHM).   Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Livent and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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In October 2018, Livent completed its initial public offering (“IPO”), selling 23 million shares of common stock priced at $17.00 per share.  On February 11, 2019, Livent released its fourth quarter 2018 financial results, advising investors that the Company had missed top line sales targets, citing difficulties negotiating contracts with existing customers.  On this news, Livent’s stock price fell $0.57 per share, over 4%, to close at $12.55 per share on February 12, 2019. 

Then, on May 8, 2019, Livent announced disappointing financial results for the first quarter of 2019, citing further customer issues.  On this news, Livent’s stock price fell $1.70 per share, nearly 16%, to close at $9.03 per share on May 8, 2019.

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Robert S. Willoughby Pomerantz LLP rswilloughby@pomlaw.com