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Merit Medical settles stockholder derivative suit for $1M fee award and governance reforms
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC
- Derivative action alleged false statements about integration of Cianna Medical and ClariVein acquisitions.
- Settlement includes $1M fee award for plaintiff's counsel; no admission of wrongdoing.
- Company to implement corporate governance reforms as set forth in Stipulation.
- Settlement hearing scheduled for Feb 16, 2023 before Judge Robert J. Shelby.
- Plaintiff to receive $2,500 incentive award if approved.