a2 Milk Shareholder Class Action Settlement

What Happened

The a2 Milk Company Limited faced a class action lawsuit over allegedly misleading financial guidance provided to shareholders in 2020. The company had issued earnings forecasts that were later revised downward, potentially causing losses for investors who relied on the original guidance when making investment decisions.

Who May Be Eligible

You may be eligible if you were a shareholder who:

• Purchased a2 shares between 19 August 2020 and 9 May 2021 (inclusive) - known as "acquisition claimants"
• OR purchased a2 shares before 19 August 2020 and held them until after 28 September 2020 - known as "retention claimants"
• Suffered financial losses as a result of the alleged misleading guidance

How Much Could You Receive

The total settlement amount has not been publicly disclosed. Individual compensation amounts will depend on factors such as: - The number of shares you owned - When you purchased your shares - The extent of your financial losses - The total number of eligible claimants who register

How to Claim

Please note: The registration deadline has now passed for compensation from any settlement reached before 2 June 2026.

If you missed the deadline, you may still: 1. Register your interest in the proceeding through Shine Lawyers' website 2. This allows the law firms to contact you if the case doesn't settle before trial

Important Dates

• Registration deadline: 3 October 2025 at 4:00pm AEST - NOW CLOSED
• Trial start date: 2 June 2026 (if no settlement reached)