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Pegasystems faces $2.06B judgment in Appian trade secrets case; files appeal
PEGASYSTEMS INC
- Virginia court entered final judgment of ~$2.06B plus attorney fees and costs, with 6% post-judgment interest.
- Company filed notice of appeal on Sept 15, 2022; appeals may take years, no payment required until process ends.
- Pegasystems strongly disagrees with verdict, believes it has strong grounds to overturn; no impact on products or sales.