NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) Class Action Lawsuit: Investors Face March 13, 2026, Deadline

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Market Context

This announcement details a securities-fraud class action focused on NuScale’s commercialization str...

Analysis

This announcement details a securities-fraud class action focused on NuScale’s commercialization strategy and its relationship with ENTRA1, citing steep increases in $519 million quarterly G&A expenses and a $532 million net loss as catalysts. It adds to a series of legal-focused headlines in March 2026 that have shaped sentiment. Investors may track case milestones, future disclosures about commercialization partners, and any additional capital raises under the existing automatic shelf registration when assessing ongoing risk.

Key Figures

G&A expenses: $519 million Prior-year G&A: $17 million Increase in G&A: more than 3,000% +5 more

8 metrics

G&A expenses $519 million Third fiscal quarter vs ENTRA1 TVA-related payment period

Prior-year G&A $17 million Third fiscal quarter prior-year comparison

Increase in G&A more than 3,000% Year-over-year G&A expense change

Payment to ENTRA1 $495 million Related to TVA agreement in third fiscal quarter

Net loss $532 million Quarterly net loss in third fiscal quarter

Prior-year net loss $46 million Quarterly net loss in prior-year period

One-day price drop $5.45 per share (14.4%) From $37.91 to $32.46 on November 6, 2025

Lead plaintiff deadline April 20, 2026 Deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in SMR class action

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 26 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 26	Law firm investigation	Negative	-6.0%	Fiduciary review headline targeting institutional SMR holders.
Mar 19	Liability headline	Negative	-0.3%	Release highlighting CEO and CFO facing personal liability for losses.
Mar 19	Strategic partnership	Positive	-0.3%	Collaboration with Ebara Elliott Energy to test high‑temperature steam compressor.
Mar 12	Liability headline	Negative	-5.0%	Another notice about CEO and CFO personal liability for SMR losses.
Mar 10	Fuel supply deal	Positive	+2.9%	Expanded Framatome partnership to support fuel fabrication and delivery.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent SMR headlines show repeated legal and governance issues, with most such events followed by negative price reactions, while strategic partnerships have produced mixed but generally aligned moves.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, NuScale’s news flow has alternated between legal pressure and strategic partnerships. Multiple law-firm and liability-focused releases on March 12, 19, and 26, 2026 coincided with declines of about 5–6%, underscoring investor sensitivity to litigation and fiduciary concerns. In contrast, partnership announcements with Ebara Elliott Energy and Framatome in early-to-mid March highlighted technology deployment and fuel‑supply progress, with one drawing a +2.91% move. Today’s class action notice fits the ongoing legal narrative that has generally aligned with downside pressure.

Key Terms

securities fraud class action lawsuit, Class A common stock, lead plaintiff, contingency fee basis

4 terms

securities fraud class action lawsuit regulatory

"What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed"

A securities fraud class action lawsuit is a legal claim where a group of investors sues a company or its leaders for misleading statements or withheld information that allegedly caused the investors to lose money. Think of it like many customers joining forces to demand refunds after being sold a faulty product; for investors, such lawsuits can signal potential financial harm, lead to fines or payouts, and affect a company’s stock price and reputation.

Class A common stock financial

"Did you buy SMR Class A common stock between May 13, 2025, and November 6, 2025?"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

lead plaintiff regulatory

"Investors have until April 20, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status."

The lead plaintiff is the representative investor chosen to speak and act on behalf of a group of shareholders in a securities lawsuit. Think of them as the elected spokesperson for a neighborhood when everyone sues a landlord: they coordinate the legal case, make strategic decisions, and negotiate settlements, so their choices can shape outcomes and any recovery that reaches all affected investors. Investors care because the lead plaintiff’s resources and approach can influence the size and speed of any payout and the costs deducted from it.

contingency fee basis financial

"All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you."

A contingency fee basis is an arrangement where a service provider, commonly a lawyer, is paid only if a claim or case succeeds; payment is taken as a pre-agreed share of the money recovered rather than regular hourly fees. For investors this matters because it can influence whether lawsuits are filed, the size of eventual settlements or judgments, and a company’s future cash obligations and stock volatility—like hiring a repair person who only gets paid if the repair actually fixes the problem.

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03/28/2026 - 11:20 AM

Did you buy SMR Class A common stock between May 13, 2025, and November 6, 2025?

Affected NuScale Power Corporation Investor Summary

Who: NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR)
What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed
Class Period: May 13, 2025, through November 6, 2025
Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: April 20, 2026
Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company's commercialization strategy for its nuclear power generation projects and development.
Investor Action: Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) for recovery options at no cost to investor

RADNOR, Pa., March 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale) (NYSE: SMR) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired NuScale Class A common stock between May 13, 2025, and November 6, 2025, inclusive. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon and is captioned Truedson v. NuScale Power Corporation, et al, Case No. 3:26-cv-00328 (D. Or.). Investors have until April 20, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status.

CONTACT KTMC TO DISCUSS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:
If you purchased or acquired NuScale Class A common stock and have lost money on your investment, you are encouraged to contact KTMC attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. at:

(484) 270-1453
info@ktmc.com
https://www.ktmc.com/smr-nuscale-power-corporation-class-action-lawsuit?utm_source=PR_Newswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smr&mktm=PR

There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.

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NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - COMPLAINT ALLEGATION SUMMARY:
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) ENTRA1 Energy LLC ("ENTRA1") had never built, financed, or operated any significant projects– let alone projects in the highly technical and complicated field of nuclear power generation during its entire operating history; (2) NuScale had entrusted its commercialization, distribution, and deployment of its NuScale Power Module and hundreds of millions of dollars of NuScale capital to an entity that lacked any significant prior experience owning, financing, or operating nuclear energy generation facilities; (3) the purported experience and qualifications attributed to ENTRA1 by Defendants during the Class Period in fact referred to the purported experience and qualifications of the principals of the Habboush Group, a distinct entity without significant experience in the field of nuclear power generation; and (4) as a result, NuScale's commercialization strategy was exposed to material, undisclosed risks of failure, delays, regulatory challenges, or other negative setbacks.

Why did NuScale's Stock Drop?
On November 6, 2025, NuScale surprised investors by revealing that the company's general and administrative expenses had ballooned more than 3,000% to $519 million during its third fiscal quarter, up from $17 million in the prior year period, due largely to NuScale's payment of $495 million to ENTRA1 for its TVA agreement. As a result, NuScale's quarterly net loss skyrocketed to $532 million, up from $46 million in the prior year period. On this news, the price of NuScale Class A common stock declined by $5.45 per share, or approximately 14.4%, from a close of $37.91 per share on November 5, 2025, to close at $32.46 on November 6, 2025.

WHAT SMR INVESTORS CAN DO NOW:

File to be lead plaintiff by April 20, 2026.
Contact KTMC for a free case evaluation. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you.
Retain counsel of choice or take no action.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS FOR NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION INVESTORS:
NuScale investors may, no later than April 20, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages NuScale investors to contact the firm for more information.

ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP (KTMC):
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (KTMC) is a leading U.S. plaintiff-side law firm focused on securities-fraud class actions and global investor protection. The firm represents individual investors as well as institutions, such as major pension funds, asset managers, and international investors. KTMC has led some of the largest recoveries in securities litigation and has been recognized by peers and the legal media with numerous accolades, including The National Law Journal's Plaintiff's Hot List and Trailblazers in Plaintiffs' Law, BTI Consulting Group's Honor Roll of Most Feared Law Firms, The Legal Intelligencer's Class Action Firm of the Year, Lawdragon's Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, and Law360's Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar. The firm operates globally with offices in Pennsylvania and California. KTMC has recovered over $25 billion for our clients and the classes they represent. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, please visit www.ktmc.com. The complaint in this matter was not filed by KTMC.

CONTACT:
Jonathan Naji, Esq.
(484) 270-1453
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
info@ktmc.com

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