---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-009619"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BENF"
cik: "0001775734"
company_name: "Beneficient"
filed_at: "2025-03-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-25T01:52:20.334211+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Beneficient settles GWG litigation for insurance-funded cash; enters subscription agreement with Hatteras

## Summary
- Binding settlement of all GWG Litigation claims against Beneficient and its directors/officers, including CEO; no admission of liability.
- Settlement amount paid entirely from applicable insurance policy limits; subject to court approval and other conditions.
- Executed subscription agreement with Hatteras Master Fund for issuance of FLP-4 Unit Accounts as part of Master Agreement recapitalization.
- Stockholder approval required to increase authorized Class B common shares and Nasdaq clearance for related issuances.
- Other GWG-related claims against non-company entities remain; Beneficient will support defense of CEO-related entities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-009619
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BENF
- cik: 0001775734
- company_name: Beneficient
- filed_at: 2025-03-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1775734/000149315225009619/0001493152-25-009619-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1775734/000149315225009619/form8-k.htm

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