Shine Lawyers is conducting a class action seeking compensation on behalf of affected persons who acquired shares in Worley Limited (ASX:WOR — formerly known as WorleyParsons) between 14 August 2013 and 19 November 2013.
UPDATE
On 11 March 2022, the Full Federal Court awarded a victory to shareholders in the Worley Limited Shareholder Class Action. Although the Federal Court had dismissed the claim at first instance, Shine Lawyers successfully appealed Justice Gleeson’s decision.
On 8 April 2022, Worley filed an application for special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court’s judgment in the High Court of Australia. Shine Lawyers will update group members in relation to the High Court’s decision regarding Worley’s special leave application once it is known.
What is the Worley Class Action about?
Shine Lawyers is seeking compensation for shareholders who acquired Worley (ASX:WOR) shares between 14 August and 19 November 2013. It is alleged WOR failed to inform the market of its true earning position and did not have reasonable grounds for its forecasts in August and October 2013.
Background
In its 2013 annual report, released on 14 August 2013, WOR announced a FY2013 profit of $322 million and that it expected to achieve improved earnings across all sectors in FY2014.
On 10 October 2013, WOR held a strategy presentation for the investment community, reiterating that it expected "improved earnings FY14 across all sectors".
On 20 November 2013, WOR issued a release to the ASX announcing a downgraded forecast underlying NPAT for FY2014 of $260 million to $300 million.
The corrective disclosure of 20 November 2013 represented a 7% to 19% profit downgrade against its FY2013 result.
The class action alleges this disclosure resulted in a 26% fall in the WOR share price, from $21.59 to $16. The price drop reduced the market cap of WOR by $1.375 billion.
Can I join the Worley Limited Shareholder Class Action?
Registrations for this class action are closed, however, in light of the successful appeal we will consider seeking further orders from the Court to allow us to take additional registrations.
Shine Lawyers' Worley Limited Shareholder Class Action Team
The Worley Limited Shareholder Class Action Team includes some of the firm’s most experienced solicitors and support staff. The team includes: