NextEra Energy reaches $15.5 million shareholder derivative settlement over alleged political influence scheme

• NextEra reached a settlement in shareholder derivative litigation tied to alleged improper political influence activity, including “dark money” funding.
• Deal calls for USD 15.5 million paid to the company by directors’ and officers’ insurers, subject to court approval.
• Settlement also requires governance changes for at least four years, including tighter board oversight of political contributions and compliance reporting.
• Plaintiffs’ lawyers agreed to seek USD 5.75 million in fees and expenses, funded from the cash payment, pending a judge’s sign-off.
• Defendants denied wrongdoing or liability, citing defenses including standing and demand futility.

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