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Avis Budget settles Section 16(b) lawsuit for $650M cash with Pentwater
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
- Settlement of Section 16(b) action with Pentwater Capital Management for $650M in cash.
- Company sued Pentwater for recovery of short-swing profits; settlement resolves that claim.
- Payment subject to court approval; company must demonstrate diligent pursuit and fairness.
- Settlement agreement entered June 19, 2026; 8-K filed June 22, 2026.
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