Latch Admits Audit Investigation
Latch has admitted an investigation has commenced into its financial reporting practices, forcing the company to delay reporting its quarterly results.
This is a bearish sign for a company whose stock is down 90% in the last year and has conducted 2 layoffs in the last few months, cutting more than 50% of employees.
In this note, we examine the admission and the risks facing Latch.
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