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Important Notice for Megan Holdings Investors

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has recently issued a reminder for investors concerning Megan Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MGN) about an essential deadline for becoming a lead plaintiff in an ongoing securities class action lawsuit. The clock is ticking for shareholders who acquired MGN securities between September 26, 2025, and March 25, 2026, with the deadline set for September 8, 2026.

Overview of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, targeting both the Company and individuals within it. The core allegations include serious misconduct on the part of the company's leadership, notably CEO Darren Hoo (also known as Hoo Wei Sern) and CFO Ng Kai Tie. The complaint details how these individuals exercised significant control over the company, with a particular emphasis on their failure to avert the dissemination of misleading statements leading to a devastating pump-and-dump scheme that led to a staggering 93.4% erosion of shareholder value.

The Role of Control Persons

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, control persons can be held liable for a company's breaches of federal securities laws. The complaint outlines how CEO Hoo, possessing around 61.97% of the company's shares, held authority over the company’s public disclosures and press releases. Furthermore, it alleges that both Hoo and CFO Ng knew about substantial adverse facts that were never disclosed to investors, including details on a market manipulation scheme and material weaknesses in the company's financial controls.

Shock Collapse in Stock Price

On March 25, 2026, Megan's stock saw an astonishing rise, reaching an intraday high of $5.18—over 400% higher than its value just a month prior. This surge came without any logical business underpinning, leading to investigations that uncovered a coordinated scheme to pump the stock price, ultimately leading to a disastrous collapse the following day when MGN shares plummeted to only $0.28, wiping out nearly all shareholder equity.

Control Person Liability

The lawsuit argues that both Hoo and Ng’s executive roles and their facilitation of misleading SEC filings contribute to their joint liability under Section 20(a). This law holds that anyone overseeing a company can’t sidestep accountability while allowing fraudulent activities to occur under their supervision. The defendants are also being challenged on the sufficiency of risk disclosures related to market volatility in the IPO documents, which the plaintiffs argue were insufficiently detailed.

Actions for Affected Investors

Shareholders who suffered losses during the defined class period are encouraged to act swiftly, as they have until September 8, 2026, to petition the Court for lead plaintiff status. While being a lead plaintiff does not guarantee a higher recovery, it does allocate them essential oversight over the proceedings of the case.

How to Participate

If you are an investor affected by these actions, reach out to Levi & Korsinsky, LLP for more information on how to join the recovery efforts. All details regarding submissions are available by contacting attorney Joseph E. Levi at (212) 363-7500 or via email at [email protected] Remember, there are no upfront costs; such securities investigations are typically managed on a pure contingency basis.

Conclusion

As this case progresses, affected investors must remain informed and take prompt action if they wish to recover any potential losses. The stark reality revealed in the lawsuit points to the need for rigorous management oversight and transparency within such companies to protect investors from future incidents of this nature.