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ImmunityBio reaches preliminary settlement in shareholder derivative lawsuit
ImmunityBio, Inc.
- Court preliminarily approved derivative settlement on July 29, 2025, with final hearing set for Nov 4, 2025.
- Settlement requires ImmunityBio to adopt corporate governance reforms including a new independent director and enhanced compliance.
- Attorneys' fees not to exceed $1.4 million will be paid by insurance; no monetary payment to shareholders.
- Governance reforms include quarterly board updates on FDA/cGMP compliance and annual legal department reviews.
- Settlement resolves derivative actions related to alleged oversight failures and misleading statements about Anktiva BLA.