Latch Expands Audit, Admits More "Errors", More Delays
In August 2022, 3 months ago, Latch admitted to an investigation into its financial reporting, while IPVM exclusively reported that Latch manipulated and inflated bookings.
Now, Latch has admitted to expanded problems for the company and further delays in releasing financials. Inside this note, we examine the latest.
Expanded ******
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Delays ** *********
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Financial ******?
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Stock ******
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