---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-145611"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LXU"
cik: "0000060714"
company_name: "LSB INDUSTRIES, INC."
filed_at: "2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:11:00.232496+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LSB Industries settles with Benham for $20.9M; continues pursuing Leidos claims >$300M

## Summary
- Settlement with Benham Constructors for approx. $20.9 million, payable within 60 days of March 26, 2026.
- All claims between LSB and Benham dismissed with prejudice; no admission of liability by either party.
- LSB continues prosecution against Leidos Inc. and Leidos Engineering, seeking actual and punitive damages exceeding $300 million.
- Trial for claims against Leidos is scheduled to begin in October 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-145611
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LXU
- cik: 0000060714
- company_name: LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60714/000119312526145611/0001193125-26-145611-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/60714/000119312526145611/lxu-20260402.htm

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