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Lowrance Electronics, Inc. announced that Lowrance and the members of its board of directors have entered into an agreement to settle the stockholder class action lawsuit brought against Lowrance and the members of its board in opposition of the offer and merger transaction with Simrad Yachting AS and Simrad Yachting's wholly owned subsidiary, Navico Acquisition Corporation.
Under the agreement in principle, Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, Navico and their respective advisors would be released from all claims that have been brought or could have been brought under state or federal law arising out of or related to the offer and any subsequent merger. In consideration for the settlement and dismissal with prejudice of the action and the releases, Lowrance agreed to include additional disclosures in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and not to oppose a fee application by plaintiff's attorneys of $325,000. The proposed settlement is subject to customary conditions, such as the completion of discovery in the action by plaintiff's counsel and court approval.
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