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Sportradar Group AG investors who bought Class A ordinary shares between Nov. 7, 2024 and April 21, 2026 have until July 17 to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York.
The lawsuit, Smale v. Sportradar Group AG, accuses the sports data provider and certain executives of violating the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by failing to disclose that the company intentionally worked with black-market gambling operators to boost revenue, according to the complaint.
"The allegations in the reports directly contradicted defendants' class period assurances that the Company focused on ethics and integrity in its business practices," Robbins LLP partner Aaron Dumas said.
Sportradar's shares plunged 22.6% on April 22, wiping out about $800 million in market capitalization, after Muddy Waters Research and Callisto Research published separate investigative reports alleging the company cultivated a network of black-market gambling partners as a deliberate business strategy. The stock fell $3.80 to close at $13.04 that day, from a prior close of $16.84.
The complaint alleges that Sportradar's Know-Your-Customer and compliance processes were not as robust as executives had claimed, and that statements about the company's business, operations and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. Sportradar provides data platforms and risk management services to the global sports betting industry.
Multiple law firms including Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, Hagens Berman, the Schall Law Firm and Kahn Swick & Foti have announced investigations or filed suits on behalf of shareholders. The lead plaintiff deadline under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act falls on July 17, 2026.
The class action adds legal risk to a company already facing reputational damage from the short-seller allegations. Sportradar's client relationships with sports leagues and betting operators may come under renewed scrutiny as the litigation proceeds. Investors will watch for any regulatory inquiries or client defections in the coming quarters.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
