The litigation, spearheaded by Hagens Berman, targets the accuracy of disclosures made during the company’s January 30, 2026, initial public offering. While PicS marketed its ability to leverage ecosystem data for strict credit underwriting, the complaint alleges that management knew these procedures were failing as early as December 2025. By the time the company filed its Q4 2025 results in March, it was forced to reclassify approximately R$590 million in financial assets from Stage 2 to Stage 3, alongside an R$88 million incremental charge for expected credit losses.
The lawsuit highlights a significant deviation from the company’s IPO prospectus. According to the complaint, the rate of new contracts entering default jumped from 3.8% in the third quarter of 2025 to over 7% by the end of the year. This deterioration continued into 2026, with the company reporting a 13% spike in Stage 3 loans during its first-quarter earnings release. Hagens Berman partner Reed Kathrein stated the firm is investigating whether the IPO documents were negligently prepared by omitting these adverse trends. Investors who purchased common stock traceable to the offering have until August 4, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs.
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