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23 Aug 2026, 02:35 UTC · 3h ago
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Cogent Communications is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the vast majority of its optical wavelength 'backlog' was unlikely to result in paid orders. — Claims of inflated backlogs suggest a significant overstatement of future revenue and demand, which directly impacts valuation.
-0.80The lawsuit claims Cogent lacks the financial capacity and business fundamentals to maintain its long-standing dividend policy. — A potential dividend cut is a major negative catalyst for income-focused investors and signals fundamental financial distress.
-0.70There is an undisclosed risk that defendant David Schaeffer may be forced to sell large quantities of stock due to high-risk pledging activities. — Forced liquidation by an insider creates significant downward price pressure and signals poor corporate governance.
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The litigation alleges that Cogent's revenue and margin targets lacked a reasonable basis in objective fact. — This challenges the credibility of management's forward-looking guidance and the company's operational efficiency.
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The company is facing a class action lawsuit alleging materially false statements regarding its order backlog and financial capacity.
The company is mentioned as being subject to a securities class action lawsuit.
The company is mentioned as being subject to a securities class action lawsuit.
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