Waste Management ($WM) Is Paying a Settlement to Investors — Here’s How to Get Your Share

Court: S.D. New York

Case: 1:22-cv-04838

Waste Management WM agreed to settle claims that it misled investors about critical risks tied to its $4.9 billion acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services, particularly concerning the deal’s timing and regulatory hurdles.

This settlement presents a great opportunity for investors to recover some of their losses. Here’s what you need to know to claim your payout.

Who is eligible?

All purchasers of certain Waste Management, Inc. senior redeemable notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive, and who were damaged thereby.

Do you have to sell securities to be eligible?

No, if you have purchased securities within the class period, you are eligible to participate. You can participate in the settlement and retain (or sell) your securities.

How long will it take to receive your payout?

The entire process usually takes 4 to 9 months after the claim deadline. But the exact timing depends on the court and settlement administration.

How to claim your payout — and why it's important to act now?

The settlement will be distributed based on the number of claims filed, so submitting your claim early may increase your share of the payout.

In some cases, investors have received up to 200% of their losses from settlements in previous years.

More than 100 companies are currently paying out settlements. Connect your portfolio to automatically check which ones you might have missed — or file manually for this case.