Dentsply Sirona $84M Securities Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Dentsply International Inc. or Dentsply Sirona Inc. between Dec. 8, 2015, and Aug. 6, 2018, and suffered damages may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Dentsply Sirona Inc. agreed to pay $84 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it made false and misleading statements about inventory buildup at a major distributor, which allegedly inflated the price of its common stock.

Who is eligible for a Dentsply Sirona payout?

Class member must meet the following criteria:

• They purchased or otherwise acquired Dentsply International or Dentsply Sirona common stock between Dec. 8, 2015, and Aug. 6, 2018.
• They were damaged as a result of their purchase or acquisition.

How much is the securities payout?

The estimated average recovery is $0.40 per eligible share. The actual amount depends on several factors, including:

• The number of valid claims submitted
• The amount of recognized loss for each claimant
• When and at what price class members purchased and/or sold Dentsply International or Dentsply Sirona common stock

How to claim a Dentsply Sirona class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form to mail or email to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Oct. 7.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Dentsply Sirona Securities Litigation c/o A.B. Data Ltd., P.O. Box 173027, Milwaukee, WI 53217

Settlement administrator's email address: info@DentsplySironaSecuritiesLitigation.com

Proof and documentation required

Class members must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number or taxpayer identification number

Class members must also submit documentation supporting their transactions in Dentsply International or Dentsply Sirona common stock. Acceptable documentation includes:

• Copies of brokerage confirmation slips
• Monthly brokerage account statements
• An authorized statement from a broker containing transactional and holding information

Payout options

Payments will be made by paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

$84 million stockholder settlement fund breakdown

The $84,000,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $300,000
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $25,200,000
• Attorney's expenses: Up to $750,000
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Exclusion deadline: Aug. 20, 2025
• Final fairness hearing: Sept. 10, 2025
• Claim deadline: Oct. 7, 2025

When is the Dentsply Sirona payout date?

Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Dentsply Sirona and certain officers and directors made false and misleading statements about inventory buildup at a major distributor, which allegedly caused the price of the company's stock to artificially inflate. The plaintiffs claimed the truth was revealed through a series of disclosures, causing the stock price to decline and allegedly resulting in losses to investors.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense, inconvenience and uncertainty of further litigation.

Sources

1. Settlement notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. PDF claim form