NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of V.F. Corporation (“VF” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VFC). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether VF and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On January 23, 2020, VF announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2020. For the quarter, VF reported net revenue of $3.38 billion, falling short of the average analyst estimate of $3.43 billion. In addition, the Company provided an annual revenue estimate of $11.75 billion, down from its prior forecast of $11.8 billion. Speaking on a conference call later that day, VF’s Chief Financial Officer Scott Roe disclosed that the Company intended to sell its Occupational Work Brands, stating that “[f]rom a financial standpoint the occupational work brands contributed about $865 million of revenue and $130 million of adjusted operating income in fiscal 2019.”
On this news, VF’s stock price fell $9.16 per share, or 9.69%, to close at $85.41 per share on January 23, 2020.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com