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Focus Media

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2025

    Elevator advertising noise protest

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  2. 2015

    Acquisition and Disclosure Dispute Settled with SEC; Company and Jason Jiang Pay Approximately US$55.6 Million in Total

    In 2015, Focus Media and Jason Jiang reached a settlement with the SEC over an investigation into historical acquisitions and disclosures, paying a total of approximately US$55.6 million, involving company payments, individual payments, and disgorgement of interest. This amount should not be described entirely as a fine on the listed company itself.

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  3. 2011

    Muddy Waters Short-Seller Report Questions Operating Metrics and Assets; Company Denies Allegations

    In 2011, a Muddy Waters short-seller report questioned Focus Media's screen count, operating assets, and disclosures, causing its share price to fall sharply. The company responded point by point and denied the report's allegations. This entry concerns a short-selling and public relations controversy and does not treat the institutional report itself as a judicial finding.

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