HYLN Investor Alert: Johnson Fistel Encourages Hyliion Holdings Corp. Investors to Contact the Firm Ahead of October 27, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a shareholder-rights law firm, announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE American: HYLN) securities between May 12, 2026 and June 23, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The lawsuit, captioned Olmeta v. Hyliion Holdings Corp., et al., No. 1:26-cv-02375, is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5.

Join the Hyliion Investigation

If you purchased Hyliion securities during the Class Period and suffered losses, you may be eligible to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. The deadline to file a motion for appointment as lead plaintiff is October 27, 2026.

You may also contact Johnson Fistel, PLLP at jimb@johnsonfistel.com or (619) 814-4471. There is no cost or obligation to you.

What Is the Hyliion Class Action About?

According to the complaint, Hyliion announced on May 12, 2026 that it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent with VFG Holdings LLC to establish a strategic partnership focused on deploying KARNO Power Modules for advanced data-center applications. The parties reportedly intended to pursue deployment opportunities involving up to 250 KARNO Cores, representing approximately 50 megawatts of power-generation capacity over five years.

Following the announcement, Hyliion’s common stock increased from a closing price of $2.68 per share on May 12, 2026 to $4.67 per share on May 15, 2026.

The complaint alleges that defendants made materially false or misleading statements or failed to disclose that VFG had only recently been formed and did not appear to have substantive business operations. The complaint further alleges that certain Hyliion officers timed the VFG announcement and the resulting stock-price appreciation to facilitate insider stock sales.

According to the complaint, Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy sold 30,000 shares for approximately $125,000 on May 19, 2026, while CFO Jon Panzer sold 15,000 shares for approximately $61,000. The complaint states that the sales were made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

Why Did Hyliion Stock Drop?

On June 23, 2026, Pelican Way Research published a short-seller report questioning the commercial viability of Hyliion’s proposed transaction with VFG.

According to the complaint, the report raised concerns regarding VFG’s operational capabilities, financial resources, and ability to complete a proposed transaction valued at approximately $133 million. The report alleged that VFG had been formed in January 2026, appeared to have approximately four employees, maintained a minimal website, and lacked demonstrated funding or operating experience sufficient to support a transaction of that size.

Following the report, Hyliion’s stock price declined $1.27 per share, or 17.2%, to close at $6.10 on June 23, 2026. The stock declined an additional $1.18 per share, or 19.3%, on June 24, 2026, closing at $4.92 per share.

What Is a Lead Plaintiff?

The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who acts on behalf of the proposed class in directing the litigation. Investors seeking appointment as lead plaintiff must file their motions with the Court by October 27, 2026.

Serving as lead plaintiff is not required to share in any potential recovery. Investors may retain counsel of their choice or take no action and remain absent members of the proposed class. No class has yet been certified.

About Johnson Fistel, PLLP

Johnson Fistel, PLLP is a nationally recognized shareholder-rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, Idaho, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities class actions, shareholder derivative lawsuits, and other matters involving violations of state and federal law.

Johnson Fistel has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Plaintiff Law Firms by ISS Securities Class Action Services. In 2024, the firm recovered approximately $90,725,000 for investors in cases in which it served as lead or co-lead counsel.

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Contact
Johnson Fistel, PLLP
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San Diego, CA 92101
James Baker, Investor Relations
(619) 814-4471
jimb@johnsonfistel.com