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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-102105"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VSAT"
cik: "0000797721"
company_name: "VIASAT INC"
filed_at: "2023-04-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-17T02:18:25.950199+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Viasat resolves shareholder lawsuit over Connect Topco deal disclosures for $150K

## Summary
- Plaintiff Carl Best alleged proxy omissions in Viasat's acquisition of Connect Topco Limited.
- Viasat filed supplemental disclosures in June 2022, mooting the claims.
- Court dismissed action; Viasat paid $150,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses.
- Court closed the action on March 30, 2023, subject to this 8-K filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-102105
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VSAT
- cik: 0000797721
- company_name: VIASAT INC
- filed_at: 2023-04-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312523102105/0001193125-23-102105-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312523102105/d464160d8k.htm

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