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Business securities investigation

Simulations Plus Securities Investigations

Analysis based on 51 articles · First reported Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 13, 2026

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The market is negatively impacted by the significant decline in Simulations Plus' stock price, which fell over 24% after revised revenue guidance and nearly 26% after the net loss, impairment charge, and auditor dismissal. This event highlights risks associated with financial reporting and internal controls in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology software sectors, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of similar companies.

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Simulations Plus, a software company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries, is under investigation by shareholder rights law firms Johnson Fistel and Robbins LLP for potential securities law violations. The investigations stem from several disclosures made by Simulations Plus in 2025, including a significant reduction in its full-year fiscal 2025 revenue guidance from $90-93 million to $76-80 million, attributed to market uncertainties affecting its customers. Following this, the company reported a net loss of $67.3 million, which included a $77.2 million non-cash impairment charge. Subsequently, Simulations Plus dismissed its independent auditor, Grant Thornton Bharat, citing unresolved matters related to segment reporting, reporting-unit determinations, and internal control over financial reporting. Grant Thornton Bharat later filed a letter with the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission, disputing aspects of Simulations Plus' disclosure regarding their termination. These events led to substantial drops in Simulations Plus' stock price, with declines of over 24% and nearly 26% following the respective announcements.

99 Simulations Plus announced preliminary results
90 Robbins LLP investigating officers and directors Simulations Plus
90 Simulations Plus reported net loss
90 Johnson Fistel investigating Simulations Plus
85 Grant Thornton Bharat disputed description Simulations Plus
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Simulations Plus is facing multiple securities fraud investigations due to reduced revenue guidance, a significant net loss, an impairment charge, and a dispute with its former auditor, leading to substantial stock price declines.
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Robbins LLP is a shareholder rights law firm investigating Simulations Plus for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties by its officers and directors.
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Johnson Fistel is a shareholder rights law firm investigating Simulations Plus for potential securities law violations and encouraging investors who suffered losses to join their investigation.
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Grant Thornton Bharat was dismissed as Simulations Plus' independent auditor and subsequently filed a letter with the SEC disagreeing with aspects of Simulations Plus' disclosure regarding the reasons for their termination.
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The United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission received a letter from Grant Thornton Bharat disputing Simulations Plus' disclosure regarding the auditor's dismissal, indicating regulatory oversight of the situation.
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Pro-ficiency Holdings was acquired by Simulations Plus in June 2024, an acquisition that Simulations Plus stated doubled its total addressable market.
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Aaron Dumas, Jr. is a contact person at Robbins LLP for shareholders interested in the investigation against Simulations Plus. His role is to facilitate communication regarding the legal proceedings.
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Nasdaq-100 is the stock exchange where Simulations Plus shares are traded, and where the stock experienced significant declines following the negative disclosures.
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