Avis Budget Group Notifies Shareholders of Proposed Dismissal of Derivative Lawsuits

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This 8-K informs shareholders about the proposed voluntary dismissal of two shareholder derivative actions that alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and waste of corporate assets by current and former officers and directors. The lawsuits stemmed from a significant impairment charge announced in February 2025. While the dismissals are voluntary and 'without prejudice' (meaning they could theoretically be refiled), their approval would remove a notable legal overhang for the company. Shareholders have until April 13, 2026, to intervene. The proposed dismissal is a positive development, reducing the company's exposure to litigation costs and potential liabilities related to these claims.

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• Proposed Dismissal of Lawsuits

  Plaintiffs in two shareholder derivative actions (Jones v. Pahwa and Dua v. Ferraro) are seeking voluntary dismissal of their lawsuits against Avis Budget Group's current and former officers and directors.

• Allegations Related to Impairment

  The derivative suits alleged misleading representations concerning fleet rotation, vehicle utilization, and impairment, which led to a non-cash impairment for Q4 2024, as announced in February 2025.

• Shareholder Intervention Right

  The District Court for the District of New Jersey has ordered that notice be provided to Avis shareholders, who have the right to intervene in the actions by April 13, 2026, before the dismissals are approved.

• Reduced Legal Risk

  If no shareholders intervene and the dismissals are approved, it would remove a legal overhang for the company, reducing potential litigation costs and liabilities, although the dismissals are 'without prejudice'.

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This 8-K informs shareholders about the proposed voluntary dismissal of two shareholder derivative actions that alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and waste of corporate assets by current and former officers and directors. The lawsuits stemmed from a significant impairment charge announced in February 2025. While the dismissals are voluntary and 'without prejudice' (meaning they could theoretically be refiled), their approval would remove a notable legal overhang for the company. Shareholders have until April 13, 2026, to intervene. The proposed dismissal is a positive development, reducing the company's exposure to litigation costs and potential liabilities related to these claims.