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AARD Investor Notice: Hagens Berman Alerts Investors in Aardvark Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AARD) to Filing of Securities Fraud Class Action, Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

Key Takeaway: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has announced a pending securities class action lawsuit against Aardvark Therapeutics. The lawsuit alleges that the company made materially false statements regarding its drug ARD-101 and failed to disclose critical information. Investors who suffered losses during the class period are urged to contact the firm for potential recovery options.

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  • Pending securities class action lawsuit against Aardvark Therapeutics.
  • Allegations of misleading statements regarding ARD-101's safety and efficacy.
  • Investors are encouraged to contact the firm due to potential losses.

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Cash runway
~12 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
ARD-101
Phase 2 · Bariatric Surgery

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SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national shareholder rights firm, notifies investors in Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ: AARD ) of a pending securities class action lawsuit.
Investors who purchased or acquired Aardvark common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering ( IPO ) on or about February 13, 2025 , and/or purchased or acquired Aardvark securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026 (the Class Period ), are encouraged to contact our firm now .
Watch our video on the Aardvark investigation: youtu.be/pY5E36QoCqo
The complaint alleges that Aardvark Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapies targeting bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs) such as ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose critical information.
Specifically, the action points out that the offering documents and defendants failed to disclose:
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"We're investigating the suit's allegations, including that Aardvark allegedly misled investors about ARD-101's development, its safety and efficacy," said Reed Kathrein , the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation of the claims in the pending suit.
If you are a class member who suffered losses on Aardvark securities, you have until October 13, 2026 , to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. The firm welcomes AARD investors to contact the firm to discuss their legal rights and potential recovery options.
If you'd like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the firm's Aardvark investigation, read more »
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Aardvark Therapeutics should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .
About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com . Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw .
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the class action lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges Aardvark Therapeutics misled investors about ARD-101's development and safety.

Who is leading the investigation?

Reed Kathrein from Hagens Berman is leading the investigation into the allegations.

What should affected investors do?

Investors who suffered losses should contact Hagens Berman to discuss their legal rights.

What is the deadline for investors to act?

Investors have until October 13, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint them as Lead Plaintiff.

Last updated: Sep 24, 2026