LegalJun 18, 2026, 08:07 AM
Otter Tail Settles PVC Pipe Antitrust Lawsuit for $30M
AI Summary
Otter Tail Corporation and its subsidiaries, Northern Pipe Products, Inc. and Vinyltech Corporation, entered into a settlement agreement on June 17, 2026, to resolve claims from the End-User Class (EUPs) in the PVC Pipe Antitrust Litigation. The company agreed to pay an aggregate of $30 million into a settlement fund, subject to court approval. This settlement aims to reduce uncertainty, distraction, and significant costs associated with the complex class action. Otter Tail maintains no admission of wrongdoing and expects to fund the payment using available cash, with no material adverse effect on its financial position or liquidity.
Key Highlights
- Otter Tail subsidiaries agreed to pay $30 million into a settlement fund.
- Settlement resolves claims from the End-User Class (EUPs) in the PVC Pipe Antitrust Litigation.
- Payment is subject to preliminary and final court approval.
- Settlement payment expected approximately 21 days after preliminary approval.
- Company anticipates using available cash to fund the settlement.
- Settlement not expected to materially adversely affect financial position or liquidity.
- Settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing, fault, or liability.
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