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Pomerantz Law Firm Files Class Action Against iRobot Corporation

Pomerantz LLP, a prominent legal firm headquartered in New York, has initiated a class action lawsuit against iRobot Corporation, a well-known company in the robotics and home automation sector, as well as some of its top executives. The filing was made on July 31, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, under docket number 25-cv-05563. The lawsuit is intended for individuals and entities that purchased or acquired iRobot securities during the defined class period, which spans from January 29, 2024, to March 11, 2025.

The plaintiffs are seeking recovery for damages they experienced due to alleged violations of the federal securities laws by iRobot and its officials. The lawsuit claims that these defendants made misleading or false statements regarding the company’s performance and prospects, particularly concerning its business operations and future strategy after the controversial termination of its merger agreement with Amazon.

Background of iRobot and Recent Developments

Founded in 1990, iRobot has developed a reputation for its innovative home cleaning products, most notably the Roomba vacuum. Over the years, however, the company has faced increasing competition from various market players, especially from lower-cost manufacturers in China and other consumer electronics companies. iRobot's market share has seen a downturn, dropping from 64% in 2016 to just 46% by 2020. Although there was a spike in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall trend has been a decline in business performance.

In August 2022, iRobot entered into a merger agreement with Amazon, valued at approximately $1.7 billion, which was expected to be a significant turning point for the company. However, this deal was abruptly terminated in January 2024 due to regulatory hurdles, particularly concerns from the European Union and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Following the cancellation of the Amazon agreement, iRobot's then-CEO Colin Angle stepped down, and the company announced significant layoffs, cutting around 350 employees, which is approximately 31% of its workforce. In light of these challenges, iRobot has proposed a restructuring plan dubbed “iRobot Elevate” to aid in stabilizing its operations while focusing on profitability and business growth.

Allegations Against iRobot

The class action complaint indicates that throughout the class period, iRobot's management made several materially false and misleading statements. They allegedly overstated the expected outcomes of the Restructuring Plan, leading investors to believe that the company could sustain itself as an independent entity post-Amazon deal. According to the lawsuit, these claims concealed the true operational difficulties the company was facing.

Notably, on March 12, 2025, iRobot reported disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024, with a loss of $2.06 per share on revenues of $172 million—a staggering 44% decline year-over-year. This prompted skepticism from market analysts, who have since downgraded the company’s stock rating amid fears for its viability within the next year. Further compounding the issue, there were indications that iRobot’s upcoming product launches may not perform well amid fierce competition and macroeconomic challenges.

Legal Implications and Next Steps

Investors who acquired iRobot securities during the class period have a limited time until September 5, 2025, to seek recognition as the lead plaintiff in this case. Pomerantz LLP encourages potential class members to contact them for further inquiries and to review copies of the complaint.

Given the significant share price decline following these revelations, the outcomes of this lawsuit could be pivotal for iRobot's future and for investors affected by the alleged misconduct. The ongoing developments in this case will surely be of keen interest to stakeholders in the industry and the financial markets alike.

For those looking for more information, a detailed discussion about the lawsuit is available by contacting Pomerantz LLP directly.