litigation
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Court grants preliminary approval of Funko derivative lawsuit settlement; hearing set for Nov 15, 2024
Funko, Inc.
- U.S. District Court for Central District of California issued order on July 26, 2024 granting preliminary approval of derivative settlement.
- Settlement requires Funko to adopt corporate governance measures to be maintained for at least 4 years.
- Plaintiffs' counsel may seek up to $2.15 million in attorneys' fees and expenses, subject to court approval.
- The derivative lawsuits alleged breach of fiduciary duties related to false statements about sales and inventory, and insider trading; defendants deny all allegations.
- Final approval hearing scheduled for November 15, 2024; stockholders may object by October 17, 2024.