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Lightspeed Commerce Announces Settlement Agreement for Quebec Class Action

Core Viewpoint - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to fully resolve proposed class action proceedings in Quebec, following the dismissal of a similar U.S. securities class action against the company, which found the allegations to lack legal basis [1][2][3]. Group 1: Settlement Details - The settlement amount is approximately $8.09 million, equivalent to C$11 million, based on an exchange rate of 0.7354 [3][4]. - The settlement is subject to approval by the Superior Court of Quebec and aims to settle all claims against the company and other defendants, with no admission of liability or wrongdoing [2][3]. Group 2: Company Transformation - The company is undergoing a transformation focused on strategic growth and aims to build a long-term profitable business for customers and shareholders [3]. - The resolution of the class action allows the company to concentrate on markets where it has a competitive advantage and to enhance customer experiences globally [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Lightspeed operates as a unified omnichannel platform for retail and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries [1][5]. - The company provides a range of services including point of sale, e-commerce, embedded payments, inventory management, and financial services [6].