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Hawaiian Electric derivative lawsuit settled for $100M from insurers; preliminary court approval granted
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
- Derivative lawsuit settlement provides $100M cash payment from insurers; no admission of liability.
- $47.75M of the settlement funds will be used to fund the pending securities class action settlement.
- Final approval hearing for derivative settlement set for May 28, 2026; securities class action hearing on Aug 13, 2026.
- Settlement resolves three consolidated derivative actions in Hawaii federal, state, and California federal courts.
- Plaintiffs' counsel will seek attorneys' fees of 25% of settlement ($25M) plus expenses up to $475,000.