litigation
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Frequency Electronics settles litigation with former Chief Scientist for $6M
FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC
- Agreed to pay Martin B. Bloch $6M by Sept 24, 2021, to settle all claims from his termination and deferred compensation arbitration.
- Company had already accrued $6M as of July 31, 2021; net expense of $650K to be recognized in Q1 FY2022.
- Settlement includes general releases; no admission of wrongdoing by the company.
- Resolution eliminates further legal expenses related to the dispute.