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Workhorse Group Announces Proposed Settlements of Class Action Lawsuit and Related Shareholder Derivative Actions
CINCINNATI, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on
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[{"type":"text","content":"CINCINNATI, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, today announced that it has entered into binding term sheets that will resolve the previously disclosed securities class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the related shareholder derivative actions pending in the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, State District Court of Nevada and certain other jurisdictions. The settlement class in the class action consists of purchasers of Workhorse stock or other securities between March 10, 2020 and May 10, 2021 seeking to recover damages under the federal securities laws for statements made by Workhorse during that time period. Under the terms of the settlement of the class action and in resolution of all claims, Workhorse will pay $15 million in cash, which will be funded fully by proceeds of available insurance, and $20 million payable in Workhorse stock. Under the terms of the settlement of the shareholder derivative actions, the Company will adopt and/or agree to continue to maintain a series of corporate governance changes regarding the Company’s compliance program and internal controls. The settlements will contain no admission of liability, wrongdoing or responsibility by any of the defendants (including Workhorse) and full releases of all defendants. The settlements will be subject to final documentation, public notice and court approval by the Central District of California (for the class action) and State District Court of Nevada (for the shareholder derivative actions). About Workhorse Group Inc. Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric vehicles including trucks and aircraft. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more eff...