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Levi & Korsinsky Issues Alert to PicS N.V. Investors About Class Action Suit

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has recently made headlines by notifying investors in PicS N.V. (Nasdaq: PICS) about an upcoming class action lawsuit. The firm emphasizes the importance of the lead plaintiff deadline set for August 4, 2026, urging shareholders to take note before it is too late. This lawsuit has been initiated on behalf of investors who purchased shares of Class A common stock during the company's initial public offering (IPO) on January 30, 2026.

Context of the Class Action

The background of this alert stems from significant declines in PicS' share prices, which dropped from the IPO price of $19.00 to below $9.00, translating to over a 52% loss for investors. These losses exceed $10.00 per share, raising concerns about the company's financial misreporting and inadequate disclosure practices. Levi & Korsinsky seeks to assist investors in recovering their losses through this class action notice.

What Happened After the IPO?

Just five days post-IPO, on February 5, 2026, a Seeking Alpha analyst published a report resulting in heightened skepticism regarding PicS' valuation. The report described the company as significantly overvalued, especially against its fintech peers. The analyst noted concerns regarding the financial metrics and highlighted troubling ties of the entity controlling 96.4% of PicS’ voting power, drawing attention to past conflicts and corruption related to the Brazilian government.

Additionally, PicS had yet to disclose a crucial internal credit assessment conducted in December 2025, which identified deficiencies in credit evaluation policies and procedures. Alarmingly, a revision of R$590 million worth of loans from Stage 2 to Stage 3 status was also concealed from investors at the time of the IPO.

Timeline of Key Events

• - January 30, 2026: PicS launches its IPO at $19.00 per share.
• - February 5, 2026: Seeking Alpha publishes an analytical report warning of PicS' overvaluation.
• - March 19, 2026: PicS discloses its Q4 2025 results, revealing a rise in Stage 3 loans and alarming credit impairments.
• - June 2, 2026: The company reveals its Q1 2026 results, indicating an alarming cumulative credit response with Stage 3 loans jumping to 13%.
• - June 4, 2026: Share prices plummet to below $9.00, cementing the significant decrease from the IPO.

Allegations Within the Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges that the offering documents included materially false and misleading statements about the health of PicS' credit underwriting quality and credit models. The firm claims that necessary data that would have validated the analysts' concerns—such as the internal credit review from December 2025 and information about escalating Stage 3 loans—was deliberately withheld from investors at the time of the IPO. When executives claimed their AI models offered superior accuracy, they were aware of their inadequacies, which directly contradicts what was presented to the public.

Importance of the Analyst's Skepticism

The early sentiment from independent analysts appears increasingly justified as subsequent disclosures from PicS revealed. As described by Joseph E. Levi, Esq., when initial expectations set by the company are based on incomplete disclosures, it can lead to substantial investor losses as corrections unfold in the market.

Next Steps for Investors

PicS investors are encouraged to gather their brokerage records, including purchase dates, share quantities, and amounts paid per share. Levi & Korsinsky is offering free, no-obligation evaluations to assist those affected. By contacting them, investors who bought shares during the class period may still be eligible to recover losses, even if they no longer hold their shares.

Conclusion

The lead plaintiff deadline of August 4, 2026, serves as a critical date for those affected by PicS’ reported mismanagement. Levi & Korsinsky stands ready to support these investors in seeking the justice they deserve against mismanagement and misinformation.

For further inquiries or assistance, investors can reach out to Levi & Korsinsky, LLP via email or phone as provided in the initial alert.