Latest Litigation Settlements News

Benjamin Hornigold Limited (ASX:BHD) delivered a 9.93% portfolio return in FY2026 but still posted a $420,931 loss after $565,697 in legal fees. Two settlements worth $2.6 million were received after year-end, while an $8.97 million judgment against JB Markets was assigned no value.

Acusensus posted a 45% jump in FY26 revenue to $86.2 million, driven by major contract wins in New Zealand and the US, alongside robust domestic expansions. Despite a widened net loss due to a $16 million litigation settlement, adjusted EBITDA climbed 49%, reflecting operational momentum and strategic investments.

Income Asset Management Group (ASX:IAM) closed FY2026 Q4 with a record $2.12 billion in trade turnover and resolved key fraud and litigation matters, while its Managed Discretionary Account grew to $23 million.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) posted modest revenue growth in 2025, driven by Gaming and iGaming segments, while SciPlay revenue dipped slightly. The company completed its Grover acquisition, settled a $128 million IP dispute with Aristocrat, and transitioned to a sole ASX listing.

Light & Wonder has been hit with a class action lawsuit in Victoria alleging misleading statements about its Dragon Train game, targeting shareholders who bought Chess Depositary Interests between May 2023 and September 2024. The company has pledged a vigorous defence amid ongoing legal challenges.

Orica Limited has resolved its US litigation with CF Industries by agreeing to a US$169.5 million settlement and is acquiring Nelson Brothers’ explosives business, strengthening its North American operations and boosting earnings.

Acusensus Limited reported a robust 40% increase in revenue to $40.3 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by new contracts and international growth. However, the company recorded a substantial $20.8 million loss, largely due to a $16 million litigation settlement and strategic investments in future growth.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financial results, highlighted by record revenues, strong cash flow growth, and a major litigation settlement. The company also completed its transition to a sole ASX listing and returned $877 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Income Asset Management has resolved a protracted legal dispute with BGC involving former employees, agreeing to a $1.9 million settlement. A key shareholder has stepped in with a liquidity facility to support the company’s payment obligations.

Zuleika Gold has resolved its long-running litigation with Catalyst Metals, receiving $46 million in cash and shares, with a further $2 million due soon. The company also upgraded its gold resources significantly, positioning itself for aggressive development and exploration.

Excelsior Capital has settled its Federal Court dispute with London City Equities, paving the way for a capital return, fully franked dividend, and eventual delisting from the ASX.