BRODSKY & SMITH INVESTOR ALERT: Updates on Investigations Involving Golden Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq - GDEN), Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq - BHF), Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE - FRGE), and Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq – HOLX)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 14 2025
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Source: Globenewswire
Golden Entertainment Investigation: Brodsky & Smith is investigating whether the Golden Entertainment Board breached its fiduciary duties during its acquisition by Blake L. Sartini and VICI Properties, particularly regarding the fairness of the deal's consideration for shareholders.
Brighthouse Financial Investigation: The firm is also looking into the Brighthouse Financial acquisition by Aquarian Capital LLC, assessing if the Board failed to ensure a fair process and whether the $70 per share offer provides adequate value to shareholders.
Forge Global Holdings Investigation: An investigation is underway concerning the acquisition of Forge by Charles Schwab Corporation for $45 per share, focusing on potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the Forge Board in the transaction process.
Hologic Investigation: Brodsky & Smith is examining the acquisition of Hologic by Blackstone, which includes a cash offer of $76 per share plus contingent value rights, to determine if the Board acted in the best interest of shareholders during the deal.
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Analyst Views on GDEN
Wall Street analysts forecast GDEN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GDEN is 28.75 USD with a low forecast of 25.00 USD and a high forecast of 30.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Hold
Current: 27.470
Low
25.00
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28.75
High
30.00
Current: 27.470
Low
25.00
Averages
28.75
High
30.00
About GDEN
Golden Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates a diversified entertainment platform, consisting of a portfolio of gaming and hospitality assets that focuses on casino and branded tavern operations. The Company operates approximately 5,500 slots, 100 table games, and 6,000 hotel rooms. The Company owns over eight casinos and 72 gaming taverns in Nevada. The Company’s segments include Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, and Nevada Taverns. The Nevada Casino Resorts segment consists of destination casino resort properties offering a variety of food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues and other amenities. The Nevada Locals Casinos segment consists of casino properties that cater to local customers who generally live within over five-mile radius. The Nevada Taverns segment consists of branded tavern locations, which offers a casual, environment catering to local patrons offering food, craft beer and other alcoholic beverages and are limited to over 15 slot machines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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