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Microchip settles shareholder derivative suits over Microsemi acquisition for $4M insurer payment and governance reforms
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC
- Arizona court preliminarily approved settlement of derivative actions alleging fiduciary breaches related to $10.15B Microsemi acquisition.
- Company receives $4 million from insurers; defendants deny wrongdoing and no admission of liability.
- Microchip implements enhanced Disclosure Committee charter and acquisition oversight reforms effective for 5 years.
- Settlement dismisses claims against current/former directors and officers with prejudice.
- Governance changes to be implemented within 60 days of final court approval; $4M net to Microchip after fees and costs.