Xebec Comments on Filing of Lawsuit
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MONTREAL, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (“Xebec” or the “Corporation”), has become aware that a legal proceeding in the Québec Superior Court (Class Actions Division) in the District of Montréal, has been issued initiating a proposed class action against the Corporation, certain of its current directors and officers, and the underwriters of Xebec’s December 2020 bought deal public offering of subscription receipts by way of short form prospectus (the “Prospectus”).
The claim alleges that Xebec would have made misrepresentations in its disclosure documents for Q3 2020 as well as the Prospectus with respect to revenue accounting practices and Xebec’s internal controls over financial reporting in violation of, among other things, sections 218, 221 and 225.8 of the Quebec Securities Act.
The Corporation believes it has conducted itself in accordance with all relevant securities laws and that the complaint against it is without merit.
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About Xebec Adsorption Inc.
Xebec is a global provider of clean energy solutions for renewable and low carbon gases used in energy, mobility and industry applications. The company specializes in deploying a portfolio of proprietary technologies for the distributed production of hydrogen, renewable natural gas, oxygen and nitrogen. By focusing on environmentally responsible gas generation, Xebec has helped thousands of customers around the world reduce their carbon footprints and operating costs. Headquartered in Québec, Canada, Xebec has a worldwide presence with five manufacturing facilities, eight Cleantech Service Centers and four sales offices spanning over four continents. Xebec trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (TSX: XBC). For more information, .
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