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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Court of Chancery’s Dismissal of Claims Against IDT Related to Straight Path Communications Sale to Verizon

NEWARK, NJ, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech and communications services, commented on the decision issued today by the Delaware Supreme Court affirming the Court of Chancery’s post-trial decision dismissing all claims against IDT and finding no harm to Straight Path Communications Inc. (“Straight Path”) shareholders. “We are very pleased by today’s decision from the Delaware Supreme Court, which puts to rest this lawsuit by affirming th

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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Court of Chancery’s Dismissal of Claims Against IDT Related to Straight Path Communications Sale to Verizon

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