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title: "Pegasystems reaches settlement in shareholder derivative suits, agrees to $7 million special dividend"
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description: "Pegasystems Inc. has reached a settlement in consolidated shareholder derivative lawsuits, agreeing to implement governance reforms and pay a $7 million special cash dividend. The litigation was dismissed with prejudice, and the appeal period expires on July 25, 2026. The dividend is scheduled for payment on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026, though certain shareholders are excluded from the settlement."
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# Pegasystems reaches settlement in shareholder derivative suits, agrees to $7 million special dividend

-   Pegasystems settled consolidated shareholder derivative lawsuits, agreeing to governance reforms and a USD 7 million special cash dividend. \* Cases: Dwyer et al. v. Trefler et al. in Massachusetts Superior Court; Larkin et al. v. Trefler et al. in U.S. District Court, Massachusetts. \* Litigation dismissed with prejudice; appeal period expired July 25, 2026. \* Dividend payable Sept. 16, 2026 to holders of record Aug. 17, 2026; certain shareholders excluded under the settlement. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Pegasystems Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202607311605BIZWIRE\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_20260731\_BW082508) on July 31, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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