Core Viewpoint - Didi has agreed to pay $740 million to settle a class-action lawsuit initiated by investors, asserting that there was no wrongdoing and that the settlement aims to avoid litigation costs and business disruptions [1] Group 1: Lawsuit Background - The lawsuit originated in July 2021, with investors claiming that Didi may have issued misleading business information [1] - The settlement is contingent upon several conditions, including court approval, and does not constitute an admission of any legal liability regarding the claims made in the lawsuit [1] Group 2: Industry Context - Class-action lawsuits are not uncommon for internet companies, with notable cases involving Alibaba, JD.com, Baidu, Pinduoduo, and New Oriental [1] - Pinduoduo faced a class-action lawsuit just five trading days after its IPO in July 2018, with multiple law firms representing investors in seeking to recover losses [1] - Alibaba has encountered multiple investor class-action lawsuits, paying a total of $759 million in settlements over the years, including $325 million in 2018 and $434 million in 2024 [1]
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