---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-23-034231"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TALK"
cik: "0001803901"
company_name: "Talkspace, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-07-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T03:18:25.505551+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Talkspace reaches preliminary settlement in derivative lawsuit; court approves $550K fee payment

## Summary
- Parties reached Stipulation of Settlement on May 18, 2023; court granted preliminary approval June 30, 2023.
- Company to pay $550,000 to plaintiffs' counsel for fees and expenses; defendants admit no liability.
- Talkspace will implement corporate governance changes as part of settlement terms.
- Final settlement hearing scheduled for August 16, 2023; settlement resolves claims from merger with HEIC.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-23-034231
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TALK
- cik: 0001803901
- company_name: Talkspace, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-07-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803901/000095017023034231/0000950170-23-034231-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803901/000095017023034231/talk-20230630.htm

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