HF Foods files federal lawsuit accusing Xu Group of illegal takeover attempt

HF Foods Group Inc.

Filed complaint in Nevada federal court on May 11, 2023 against Maodong Xu and others, alleging securities law violations and illegal tender offer.
Xu Group withdrew its slate of director nominees on May 15; company withdrew emergency TRO motion but continues lawsuit.
Lawsuit claims Xu Group obfuscated identity, made false SEC disclosures, and pressured stockholders to sell shares since October 2022.
Xu Group's alleged aim: seize control of HF Foods; Mr. Xu previously banned by Chinese regulators for market manipulation.
Company also adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan on April 11, 2023 to protect against creeping control.

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