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Evolv settles stockholder derivative suits; court preliminarily approves governance reforms
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
- Court preliminarily approved derivative settlement on Aug 6, 2026; final approval hearing set for Oct 21, 2026.
- Settlement resolves Massachusetts and Delaware derivative actions plus pre-suit demand by stockholder Nicholas R. Ingrao.
- Company pays nothing; insurers pay $1,275,000 in plaintiffs' attorneys' fees and expenses.
- Evolv adopts corporate governance reforms (audit committee, marketing policy, disclosure committee) effective for 5 years.