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Visa: Litigation fees drop below 50% threshold, clearing path for Class B exchange offer
VISA INC.
- Estimated interchange fees in unresolved U.S. litigation fell from $49.6B (Oct 2023) to ~$39.4B (Oct 2025); expected to drop below $24.8B after 7-Eleven dismissal.
- Board authorized successive exchange offer for all Class B-1 and B-2 shares once conditions satisfied.
- Exchange offer will allow holders to exchange for restricted Class B-3 and freely transferable Class C common stock.
- Company expects to file S-4 registration statement upon conditions met; timing subject to SEC review and market conditions.