DermTech Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ: DMTK)
According to the Complaint, DermTech, Inc. is a molecular diagnostic company that develops and markets non-invasive genomics test to aid the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, inflammatory skin diseases, and aging-related skin conditions. The DermTech Melanoma Test ("DMT") is a commercial test offered to assess pigmented skin lesions for melanoma.
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 the Company experienced challenges with collections from commercial payors; (2) that, as a result, there was a lower average selling price for DermTech's DMT; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue growth would be adversely impacted; and (4) 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.