LifeMD Responds to Anonymous Short “Report”
LifeMD (NASDAQ: LFMD) recently addressed false claims posted about the company and its executives by a purported research firm. The company maintains it has had no contact with this firm and is taking legal action with its counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, to investigate the source of the claims. LifeMD has stated its commitment to transparency and compliance, urging anyone with information to contact them. The company stands by its regulatory disclosures and reassures stakeholders of its operational integrity.
- LifeMD is taking legal action to address false claims, demonstrating commitment to protecting its reputation.
- The company has engaged a reputable law firm to investigate the matter, ensuring a serious approach to the situation.
- The emergence of false claims can create uncertainty and potential reputational damage for the company.
- Legal investigations can divert resources and management focus from core business operations.
NEW YORK, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeMD, Inc. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: LFMD) is a leading direct-to-patient telehealth company.
Yesterday, an unsigned note making false claims against LifeMD and its present and former officers was posted on the website of a purported research firm. LifeMD has never had any contact or interaction with anyone affiliated with that firm. The Company’s outside legal counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, is investigating the source of these false claims, and the Company will take appropriate legal action. The Company will soon provide a more detailed public response. Anyone with information regarding the persons or entities behind these claims is encouraged to contact the Company at Legal@LifeMD.com. LifeMD stands behind its prior statements and regulatory disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information about the Company, please view its disclosure documents as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available online at www.sec.gov or in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.LifeMD.com.
About LifeMD
LifeMD, Inc. is a leading telehealth company that is transforming the healthcare landscape with direct-to-patient product and service offerings. LifeMD's telemedicine platform enables virtual access to affordable and convenient medical treatment from licensed providers and, when appropriate, prescription medications and over-the-counter products delivered directly to the patient's home. To learn more, go to LifeMD.com.
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LifeMD, Inc.
Marc Benathen, CFO
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