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Investigation into PicS N.V. and Alleged IPO Misrepresentations

Hagens Berman, a prominent player in securities litigation, has embarked on an investigation concerning allegations made in a class action lawsuit against PicS N.V. (PICS), focusing on the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) disclosures. This scrutiny raises significant questions about the integrity of the information that investors received prior to the company's public offering, notably the IPO documents dated January 30, 2026.

The crux of the lawsuit revolves around claims that PicS failed to adequately disclose critical information related to its credit evaluation processes, which are essential for assessing financial health. This includes how the company classified its financial assets, designating them into three categories based on credit risk: Stage 1 (no significant increase in credit risk), Stage 2 (significant increase in credit risk), and Stage 3 (credit-impaired).

According to the allegations, PicS's management was aware of deficiencies in their credit evaluation procedures prior to the IPO but did not disclose this information. Internal assessments conducted in December 2025 revealed these deficiencies, which required enhancements to ensure robustness. In light of these issues, the firm's complaint indicates that approximately R$590 million was reclassified from Stage 2 to Stage 3, contributing to an astonishing R$88 million additional charge for expected credit losses (ECL) in the last quarter of 2025.

Moreover, the lawsuit highlights a surge in the Stage 3 formation rate that escalated alarmingly from 3.8% in the third quarter of 2025 to over 7% in the fourth quarter. Such figures starkly contradict the positive outlook presented in the IPO documentation, raising red flags about the company’s stability.

Following these revelations, PicS reported its financial results on March 19, 2026, covering the fourth quarter and the full-year 2025, during which the concerning reclassifications were prominently disclosed. On June 2, 2026, the company continued its trend of poor disclosures, announcing further deterioration in credit quality, with a shocking 13% increase in Stage 3 loans.

Reed Kathrein, a partner at Hagens Berman, underscored the firm’s priority in ascertaining whether the IPO documentation was negligently prepared, particularly due to its failure to disclose adverse conditions affecting PicS's credit evaluation procedures. This situation serves as a crucial lesson for potential investors regarding operational transparency and corporate accountability.

In light of these claims, Hagens Berman is calling on individuals who invested in PicS N.V. and incurred significant financial losses to step forward and share their experiences. The firm is also inviting whistleblowers with non-public information about the company's practices to assist in the investigation, potentially benefiting from the SEC's Whistleblower program, which rewards informants with a percentage of any recovery secured.

For concerned parties looking for guidance or wishing to submit information regarding their losses, Hagens Berman encourages direct communication with their team. Those interested can visit their website for further inquiries and resources regarding this ongoing investigation.

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