Tesco share price edges down as shareholder group ramps up legal battle for “substantial” compensation
A group of Tesco shareholders seeking compensation from the supermarket claim the troubled supermarket "committed serious violations" by overstating its profits.
Tesco Shareholder Claims Limited (TSC), which launched proceedings in March this year, argues there is a “strong case” and that the ultimate claim will be “substantial”.
Back in September, the supermarket's incoming boss Dave Lewis admitted it had overstated its profits by £250m (though this figure later rose to £263m), prompting a number of external and internal investigations and a swathe of departures from the top team.
This group of shareholders believe they can prove this resulted in unfair financial losses for them, arguing that senior management figures at the supermarket were “likely responsible” for misleading shareholders.
The advice we have received comes as no surprise. Our investigation over the last few months has shown that Tesco committed serious violations when it overstated its profits. We intend to pursue Tesco in order to help our clients recoup their losses.
The TSC has been advised to pursue claims by QC Philip Marshall. It is too early to predict the full number of shareholders that will seek compensation.