According to the Complaint, Hebron Technology Co., Ltd. conducts equipment and engineering service operations focusing on the research, development and manufacture of fluid equipment including valves, pipe fittings and others. Since July 2019, the Company has also provided financial advisory service operations.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that many of Hebron’s acquisitions, including Beijing Hengpu and Nami Holding (Cayman) Co., Ltd., involved undisclosed related parties; (2) that the Company’s disclosure controls regarding related party transactions was ineffective; and (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On September 16, 2020, the Court issued an Order consolidating cases and appointing Lead Plaintiff and Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed a consolidated amended Complaint on November 20. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the consolidated amended Complaint on December 21. On January 20, 2021, Lead Plaintiff filed a consolidated second amended Complaint. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the consolidated second amended Complaint on February 19. On September 22, the Court issued an Order granting Defendants' Motions to Dismiss. The case was dismissed with prejudice.