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What is the timeline for the investigation and potential resolution of the claims?

Timeline Overview

Phase Approximate Dates What Happens
1. Eligibility Window for Potentially Affected Investors 13 August 2024 – 12 May 2025 Investors who bought or acquired 3D Systems securities during this period are the ones the firm is looking at for possible losses.
2. Initial Contact & Claim Intake Immediately – mid‑September 2025 James (Josh) Wilson is asking anyone who fits the eligibility window to contact him directly now. The firm will collect basic information (e.g., dates of purchase, amount invested, how the loss was realized).
3. Pre‑Investigation Review Late September 2025 – late October 2025 The firm will review all intake material to confirm that the claims fall within the scope of the investigation and to identify the most common loss‑causing events (e.g., alleged misstatements, insider‑trading, market‑manipulation).
4. Formal Investigation Phase November 2025 – April 2026 A detailed securities‑fraud investigation is launched. This includes:
• Gathering corporate disclosures, press releases, and internal communications from 3D Systems.
• Interviewing key witnesses (company executives, analysts, and possibly the investors themselves).
• Engaging forensic accountants to quantify the alleged damages.
5. Pre‑Litigation Assessment & Strategy Development May 2026 – July 2026 After the investigative work is complete, the firm will:
• Determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support a securities‑fraud claim.
• Decide on the best path forward – a private settlement, a class‑action filing, or no action if the evidence is weak.
6. Potential Resolution Pathways August 2026 – early 2027 Depending on the chosen strategy, the timeline can vary:
• Settlement negotiations – typically 3‑6 months after the decision to settle (so, roughly late 2026 to early 2027).
• Class‑action filing & litigation – filing the complaint in federal court can occur as soon as the firm decides to sue; the case would then move through the normal federal docket, which often means 12‑18 months from filing to a possible resolution (settlement, summary judgment, or trial).
7. Final Payout / Distribution Mid‑2027 (if settlement) or 2028‑2029 (if litigation proceeds to trial) If a settlement is reached, the firm will prepare a claims‑submission process for investors and begin the distribution of funds. If the matter goes to trial, any judgment or settlement would be paid out after the court’s final order, which can add another 6‑12 months to the timeline.

Key Points to Answer the Question Directly

  1. The “investigation” itself is expected to run from November 2025 through roughly April 2026 – this is the period when the firm will be actively gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and quantifying losses.

  2. Resolution of the claims will depend on the outcome of the investigation:

    • If the firm decides to settle, the settlement‑negotiation window is likely May 2026 – July 2026, with a final payout expected by mid‑2027.
    • If the firm proceeds to litigation, the case would be filed around August 2026 and could take 12‑18 months to reach a final judgment, meaning potential resolution in late 2027 to early 2028 (or later if a trial is required).

  3. Investors should act now – the firm is already in the “initial contact” phase, and the sooner an investor reaches out, the more time they have to be part of the intake and later claim‑submission processes.

What Investors Should Do Today

  • Contact James (Josh) Wilson immediately (the news says “encourages investors … to contact him directly”).
  • Provide the dates of purchase, amount invested, and details of the loss you incurred.
  • Ask for a written acknowledgment of receipt and a timeline of the next steps (the firm will usually give you a case‑number and a projected schedule for the claim‑submission deadline, which often falls 30‑45 days after the intake period ends).

Bottom‑Line Timeline

Date Milestone
13 Aug 2024 – 12 May 2025 Eligibility window for affected securities purchases.
Now – mid Sep 2025 Investors should contact the firm.
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026 Core investigation period.
May 2026 – Jul 2026 Decision on settlement vs. litigation; strategy development.
Aug 2026 – early 2027 Settlement negotiations (if chosen) or case filing.
Mid 2027 Expected settlement payout (if settlement).
Late 2027 – early 2028 Expected litigation resolution (if case goes to trial).

In short: The investigation is slated to run November 2025 through April 2026. After that, the firm will decide whether to settle (with a likely resolution by mid‑2027) or to pursue litigation (with a likely resolution by late 2027 to early 2028). Investors should contact the firm as soon as possible to be included in the intake and to receive any specific claim‑submission deadlines that may be set.

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