ADF Foods subsidiary settles litigation for US$1.75M, receives US$450K upfront
ADF Foods' US subsidiary settled litigation with Ascot Valley Foods for US$1.75M. An initial payment of US$450,000 was received on Oct 9, 2026. The balance of US$1.30M will be paid in installments starting Nov 2026. The settlement preserves intellectual property.
The settlement involves a substantial amount of money and resolves a significant litigation, which could have a material impact on the company's financial recovery and legal standing.
The company has reached a settlement in a significant litigation case, receiving an upfront payment and a structured payment plan for the remaining amount, which is a positive development.
ADF Foods (USA) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADF Foods Limited, has executed a Forbearance Agreement dated 9th October 2026 with Ascot Valley Foods Ltd and its affiliates regarding litigation before the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Under this agreement, the subsidiary will accept US$1.75 million (approximately ₹14.5 crore) plus applicable interest, towards satisfaction of monetary judgments that initially aggregated to US$2.31 million (approximately ₹19.1 crore) plus interest.
The initial payment of US$450,000 (approximately ₹3.7 crore) was received on 9th October 2026. The remaining US$1.30 million (approximately ₹10.7 crore) plus interest will be paid in monthly installments of at least US$25,000 (approximately ₹20.7 lakh) over a maximum of 52 months, commencing November 2026. Ascot is required to withdraw its appeal, and the permanent injunction protecting the subsidiary’s proprietary recipes and trade secrets remains in effect. The subsidiary retains rights to enforce original judgments in case of default, with satisfaction conditional upon full payment.
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