Marchex Finalizes $2.0 Million Settlement for Civil Action

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Marchex finalized a $2.0 million settlement agreement for a civil action, with payments scheduled through May 2027, impacting the company's cash position.

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• Settlement Agreement Finalized

  Marchex entered into a definitive Settlement Agreement on April 14, 2026, resolving a civil action previously disclosed as probable in its 2025 Form 10-K.

• Significant Financial Obligation

  The total settlement amount is $2.0 million, which includes an initial payment of $750,000 (plus $250,000 from escrow) by May 14, 2026, and two subsequent payments of $500,000 each in November 2026 and May 2027.

• Impact on Cash Position

  This $2.0 million obligation represents a substantial cash outflow for the company, which reported a 22% drop in cash and increased net losses in its most recent annual report.

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Marchex has entered into a definitive settlement agreement for a civil action, formalizing a liability that was previously accrued in its 2025 annual report. While the existence of this liability was known, the finalization of the agreement and the specific payment schedule are new material details. The total settlement amount of $2.0 million represents a significant financial obligation for the company, especially given its recent financial performance, which included a 5.6% revenue decline, increased net losses, and a 22% drop in cash for 2025. This cash outflow will further strain the company's liquidity over the next year, despite resolving the uncertainty of the lawsuit.