Wolf Popper LLP files securities class action lawsuit against Smartsheet Inc. Case Updates | 8/5/2026 Wolf Popper has filed a class action lawsuit seeking to represent sellers of Smartsheet Inc. common stock between June 1, 2024 and September 23, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Captioned Galveston Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Smartsheet Inc. et al, No. 26-cv-6679 (S.D.N.Y.), the complaint alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against Smartsheet and certain of its former executives. CASE ALLEGATIONS: Smartsheet is a software-as-a-service company that offers its cloud-based work management platform and other professional services. The Smartsheet class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period failed to disclose material information, which artificially deflated the price of Smartsheet common stock. On January 24, 2024, Smartsheet received an unsolicited non-public offer from Blackstone Inc. and Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (the "Consortium") to purchase all the outstanding shares of Smartsheet for $56.25 per share. In April 2024, Smartsheet's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which Smartsheet could repurchase up to $150 million of its outstanding stock. On July 8, 2024, the Consortium raised its offer to $56.50 per share. Subsequently, on August 21, 2024, the Consortium reiterated its offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of Smartsheet at $56.50 per share. The Smartsheet class action lawsuit alleges that while these offers were on the table and unknown to the investing public, Smartsheet was repurchasing its common stock at market prices significantly below the prices offered by the Consortium. Smartsheet had an obligation to disclose that it had received a formal acquisition offer from the Consortium or abstain from purchasing Smartsheet stock from unsuspecting investors. During the Class Period (June 1, 2024 and September 23, 2024), Smartsheet's average stock price was $46.45 per share. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, during pre-market hours, Smartsheet disclosed the transaction with the Consortium. The merger eventually closed on January 22, 2025, with the Consortium acquiring Smartsheet for $56.50 per share. If you sold Smartsheet common stock during the Class Period and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Smartsheet class action lawsuit, or have any questions concerning the Smartsheet class action lawsuit, please contact attorney Adam Savett of Wolf Popper by calling (212) 451-9655, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Lead plaintiff motions for the Smartsheet class action lawsuit must be filed with the Court no later than October 5, 2026. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who sold Smartsheet common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Smartsheet class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Smartsheet class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Smartsheet class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery of the Smartsheet class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. ABOUT WOLF POPPER: Wolf Popper has successfully recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors. Wolf Popper's reputation and expertise have been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed the firm to major positions in securities litigation. For more information about Wolf Popper, please visit the Firm's website at www.wolfpopper.com. Contact Instructions * Phone: Adam Savett - (212) 451-9655 * Phone: Robert Finkel - (212) 451-9620 * Phone: Joshua W. Ruthizer - (212) 451-9668 * Email: [email protected] * Contact Us

Brian Klapac named senior vice president of IT at IonQ. * Brian Klapac will lead IonQ's IT organization as the company expands its technology infrastructure and operations * He brings more than 20 years of enterprise IT leadership experience across software, cybersecurity and technology companies * Klapac most recently oversaw global IT, workplace services and AI initiatives at Smartsheet IonQ has appointed Brian Klapac as senior vice president of information technology, the company announced in a LinkedIn post Friday. What will Brian Klapac do at IonQ? Klapac will lead IonQ's IT organization as the company expands its technology infrastructure to support growth. He brings more than two decades of enterprise IT leadership experience spanning early-stage startups and multibillion-dollar global corporations. The new SVP has extensive experience in business applications, operational transformation and workplace technology. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives to scale operations, support growth and enhance customer satisfaction while aligning technology strategies with business objectives. Klapac joins IonQ as the company continues to expand its quantum computing footprint. In recent months, IonQ secured final regulatory approval for its acquisition of SkyWater Technology. The company also opened a new quantum research and development facility in Boulder, Colorado, to support IonQ's quantum development strategy by advancing semiconductor ion-trap chip development and testing. Who is Brian Klapac? Before joining IonQ, Klapac served as SVP of IT and workplace services at Smartsheet, where he led the company's global IT and facilities teams and oversaw enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, workplace services and artificial intelligence initiatives. He previously held the role of VP of corporate IT at Mindbody and served as VP of IT applications and business transformation at Forcepoint. Earlier, he held leadership positions at ServiceNow and VMware, managing business applications, operational transformation and technology initiatives. Klapac also spent four years as director of IT mergers and acquisitions at SAP after serving in the same position at Business Objects.

Smartsheet introduces ai-powered columns to streamline work management. As organizations continue searching for practical ways to apply AI in everyday operations, Smartsheet is taking a focused approach with the introduction of AI-powered capabilities designed to improve how teams manage work, data, and collaboration. Part of Smartsheet's broader intelligent work management strategy, the new AI-powered columns feature aims to help organizations automate repetitive tasks, surface insights faster, and reduce the manual effort required to manage large-scale projects and operational workflows with both internal Smartsheet tools and an integration with Claude. Rather than positioning AI as a standalone tool, Smartsheet is embedding intelligence directly into the workflows teams already use every day. What are ai-powered columns in Smartsheet? AI-powered columns are designed to automatically generate, summarize, classify, or analyze information within Smartsheet sheets using generative AI capabilities. Instead of manually reviewing and updating data, users can leverage AI to help perform common tasks such as: * Summarizing project updates * Generating task descriptions * Categorizing requests or tickets * Identifying sentiment or themes * Creating content recommendations * Standardizing information across workflows These capabilities allow teams to work more efficiently while improving consistency across large datasets and collaborative processes. For organizations managing high volumes of operational information, the ability to automate repetitive administrative work can create meaningful productivity gains. Bringing AI directly into workflows. One of the most significant aspects of this announcement is how seamlessly AI is being integrated into existing work management processes through internal Smartsheet software and the integration of Claude. Instead of requiring users to move data between disconnected AI tools and operational systems, Smartsheet is embedding AI directly into the platform where work already happens. This reduces friction and allows teams to benefit from AI without dramatically changing established workflows. The approach also helps organizations maintain stronger governance and visibility over how AI-generated outputs are used within business processes. For IT and operations leaders, that balance between innovation and control is critical. Why this matters for enterprise teams. Many organizations are still trying to determine where AI can provide immediate business value beyond experimentation. Smartsheet's AI-powered columns focus on practical operational use cases that can improve day-to-day productivity across departments. Potential benefits include: * Faster project updates and reporting * Reduced manual data entry * Improved workflow consistency * Better visibility into large volumes of information * Increased efficiency for project managers and operational teams Because these capabilities are embedded within collaborative workflows, organizations may also see improvements in cross-functional alignment and decision-making. The result is not simply automation for automation's sake, but more efficient work execution across teams. How Adapture can help. As AI capabilities continue evolving inside enterprise platforms like Smartsheet, organizations need more than just access to new features. They need a strategy for implementing AI in ways that support governance, scalability, and measurable business outcomes. Adapture helps organizations evaluate and operationalize emerging Smartsheet capabilities, including AI-powered workflow enhancements. From workflow assessments and automation strategy to governance planning and user adoption, Adapture works with teams to ensure AI initiatives align with broader operational goals. Whether your organization is exploring AI-driven process improvements, optimizing project management workflows, or scaling Smartsheet across departments, Adapture can help build a structured and sustainable approach to intelligent work managemen The future of intelligent work management. Smartsheet's introduction of AI-powered columns reflects a larger shift happening across enterprise software. AI is moving beyond experimentation and becoming embedded directly into operational workflows where teams can realize immediate value. For organizations already using Smartsheet, these new capabilities represent an opportunity to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and create smarter, more scalable collaboration processes. As intelligent work management continues to evolve, organizations that successfully combine AI, governance, and workflow optimization will be best positioned to maximize long-term business impact.