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A class-action lawsuit was filed against Globant S.A. seeking to recover losses for shareholders after the stock plunged 68% on disclosures of operational failures in its Latin American expansion.
"This case presents important questions about geographic expansion disclosure obligations in the IT services sector," Joseph E. Levi, an attorney at SueWallSt, said in a statement.
The lawsuit alleges that between February 2024 and August 2025, Globant concealed declining client demand and project cancellations. It also claims wage freezes in Mexico and Argentina led to widespread employee unrest, which degraded service quality and prompted further client defections.
The company’s stock fell from $210.17 to $66.46 per share after a series of corrective disclosures, which included a nine percent year-over-year revenue decline in its Latin American unit for Q1 2025. The lead plaintiff deadline for investors is June 23, 2026.
The complaint contends that Globant's $1 billion strategic pivot to Latin America, announced in mid-2023, was failing despite management's public assurances of strength in the region. The lawsuit points to a troubled integration of its December 2023 acquisition of Iteris in Brazil, where legacy clients allegedly left due to higher rates and poor integration.
The fallout from the alleged misrepresentations included a $47.6 million restructuring charge and a reduction of approximately 1,000 employees. The two markets that allegedly suffered the worst deterioration, Mexico and Brazil, accounted for 38% of Globant's regional revenue.
The legal action challenges the accuracy of the company's strategic communications and could result in significant financial damages. Investors will be watching for the company's formal response to the allegations and any further disclosures regarding its Latin American operations.
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