Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation
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What happened
VMware, Inc. acquired Pivotal Software, Inc. on December 30, 2019 for $15 per share in cash. Plaintiff alleges that VMware, Dell Technologies, Michael S. Dell, and Robert C. Mee breached fiduciary duties owed to Pivotal public stockholders in connection with the acquisition.
Do you qualify?
All former record holders and beneficial owners of Class A common stock of Pivotal who received $15 per share in cash in connection with VMware's acquisition of Pivotal. Excluded are defendants and their family members, affiliates, the former defendant and related parties, and the Appraisal Stockholders (HBK Master Fund L.P. and HBK Merger Strategies Master Fund L.P.).
How to file
This is a non-opt-out class action settlement. Class members do not file claims; the settlement fund has been fully distributed in installments on May 16, 2024 and July 25, 2025 to all qualified record and beneficial holders under the Plan of Allocation. The matter is closed.
Common questions
- How much does the Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation pay?
- The total settlement fund is $42.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- Is the Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at pivotalsoftwarestockholderslitigation.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 4, 2022; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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