Shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired HP Inc. common stock between November 5, 2015, and June 21, 2016, and suffered financial losses due to alleged violations of federal securities laws may be eligible to receive a payment from a $39 million class action settlement.
HP Inc. agreed to the settlement to resolve claims that the company and certain executives made false or misleading statements and omissions about the performance of HP’s Supplies business, allegedly inflating the company’s stock price.
Who Is Eligible
You may be part of the settlement class if you:
- Purchased or otherwise acquired HP Inc. common stock between November 5, 2015, and June 21, 2016, inclusive.
- Suffered damages due to alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Both individuals and entities are eligible to file. Joint owners, legal representatives and fiduciaries acting on behalf of a beneficial owner may also submit claims.
How Much Can Investors Receive
The total settlement fund is $39,000,000. The amount each investor receives depends on:
- The number of valid claims submitted
- The number of shares purchased
- The timing of purchases and sales
- The total recognized losses across all claimants
Payments will be distributed on a pro rata basis according to a court-approved plan of allocation.
Estimated payout: The average distribution per share is approximately $0.19, before deductions for fees and costs. Individual payments may vary depending on purchase and sale dates and the number of valid claims.
Recognized loss formula summary:
- Investors who sold all shares before the first corrective disclosure on November 25, 2015, have no recognized loss.
- Investors who held shares through one or more corrective disclosures will have their recognized loss calculated based on the decline in inflation during their holding period.
- Investors who sold after the class period will have losses limited by the 90-day lookback price of $13.90 per share.
- If total recognized losses exceed the net fund, payments will be reduced proportionally.
- Payments under $10 will not be issued.
How to File a Claim
Claims may be filed online or by mail.
Mailing address:
HP Securities Settlement Claims Administrator
c/o Verita Global
P.O. Box 301135
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1135
Claim deadline: January 12, 2026
Required Documentation
All claimants must provide:
- The last four digits of their Social Security number or a full taxpayer identification number.
- Purchase, acquisition and sale details, including:
- Trade dates
- Number of shares purchased, acquired or sold
- Total purchase or sale price
Acceptable documentation:
- Broker confirmation slips
- Monthly or quarterly account statements
- Authorized statements from a broker showing the same details
- Other equivalent documents approved by the claims administrator
Settlement Fund Allocation
Total fund: $39,000,000
Includes:
- Notice and administration costs: Up to $750,000
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $11,700,000
- Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $250,000
- Service award to the class representative: Up to $7,500
- Payments to eligible class members: Remaining balance
Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: December 22, 2025
- Claim filing deadline: January 12, 2026
- Final approval hearing: January 16, 2026
Payout Date
Payments will be distributed once the court grants final approval, all claims are processed, and any appeals are resolved.
Why There Is a Settlement
The lawsuit alleged HP Inc. and certain executives made false or misleading statements about the company’s Supplies business and related financial disclosures, which allegedly inflated the company’s stock price. Investors claimed they purchased shares at artificially high prices and incurred losses when the truth became public.
HP Inc. denied all allegations but agreed to the settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Sources:
Class Notice
Claim Form
Settlement Agreement
Settlement FAQ
Settlement Open for Claims
Award: Approximately $0.19 per share (after deductions)
Deadline: January 12, 2026
