GlobeNewswire Inc | Nov 24, 2020 05:21PM EST

November 24, 2020

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Berry Corporation (Berry or the Company) (NASDAQ: BRY) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of those who purchased or acquired the securities of Berry (a) pursuant and/or traceable to the Companys initial public offering conducted on or about July 26, 2018 (the IPO or Offering); or (b) between July 26, 2018 and November 3, 2020, both dates inclusive (the Class Period).

The Complaint alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Companys business, operational and compliance policies. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Berry had materially overstated its operational efficiency and stability; (2) Berrys operational inefficiency and instability would foreseeably necessitate operational improvements that would disrupt the Companys productivity and increase costs; (3) the foregoing would foreseeably negatively impact the Companys revenues; and (4) as a result, the Offering Documents and the Companys public statements were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.

On November 3, 2020, Berry reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2020. Among other results, Berry reported non-GAAP EPS and revenue that both fell short of estimates. In addition, Berry reported that during the quarter, the Company undertook certain operational improvements that caused temporary reductions in our production. Notably, we performed some plugging and abandonment activity that resulted in the temporary shut-in of nearby wells. Additionally, improved steam management reduced overall costs but temporarily increased water disposal and well maintenance needs, resulting in a slight decrease in production. On this news, the Companys stock price fell $0.15 per share, or 5.28%, to close at $2.69 per share on November 4, 2020, representing an 80.78% decline from the IPO price.

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Berry pursuant to the Offering and/or during the Class Period should contact the Firm prior to the January 21, 2021 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at tjmckenna@gme-law.com or gegleston@gme-law.com.

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