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In September 2020, a putative class action complaint alleging violations of the federal securities laws was filed against the Company (also naming our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as defendants) in the U.S.
−Removed: District Court for the Northern District of California.
−Removed: The complaint seeks unspecified damages on behalf of a purported class of persons and entities who acquired our common stock between February 7, 2019 and November 5, 2019.
−Removed: The litigation is in its early stages and the lead plaintiff has not yet been determined.
−Removed: We believe the claims alleged in the complaint lack merit and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously.
+Added: District Court for the Northern District of California (Reena Saintjermain, et al.
+Added: Fluidigm Corporation, et al).
+Added: The Court appointed a lead plaintiff and lead counsel in December 2020, and an amended complaint was filed on February 19, 2021.
+Added: The complaint, as amended, seeks unspecified damages on behalf of a purported class of persons and entities who acquired our common stock between February 7, 2019 and November 5, 2019 and alleges securities laws violations based on statements and alleged omissions made by the Company during such period.
+Added: The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on April 5, 2021.
+Added: We believe the claims alleged in the complaint lack merit and we intend to defend this action vigorously.
In the normal course of business, we are from time to time involved in legal proceedings or potential legal proceedings, including matters involving employment, intellectual property, or others.
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