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Westport Advances Audit Work After Cyber Incident as CEO, CFO Remain Under Trade Ban

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Westport Fuel Systems ( (TSE:WPRT) ) has provided an announcement.

Westport Fuel Systems has provided a bi-weekly update on the management cease trade order imposed on its CEO and CFO after a cybersecurity incident delayed its 2025 annual financial filings. The order does not affect trading by other investors, and the company says a revised audit scope is underway with plans to complete and file the outstanding annual statements as soon as possible.

The company reports that the cyber incident investigation is complete and found no deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting. Westport says there have been no material changes since the initial disclosure, does not expect further specified defaults, and will continue issuing bi-weekly status updates until the delayed filings are submitted.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:WPRT) stock is a Buy with a C$7.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Westport Fuel Systems stock, see the TSE:WPRT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WPRT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WPRT is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, and deteriorating free cash flow), partially offset by a stronger balance sheet with low leverage. Technicals provide some support from positive momentum, but overbought signals raise near-term risk. Earnings call messaging is mixed, with improved margins and planned cost reductions counterbalanced by a larger net loss and negative EBITDA.

To see Spark’s full report on WPRT stock, click here.

More about Westport Fuel Systems

Westport Fuel Systems is a Vancouver-based technology and innovation company that designs, manufactures and supplies affordable alternative-fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies. Its advanced components and systems support clean fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas and hydrogen, helping OEMs and commercial transport operators meet regulatory and climate goals cost-effectively.

Average Trading Volume: 9,513

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$48.62M

For a thorough assessment of WPRT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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