Samstag, 28. August 2010

In Re New Century Financial Corp. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: VARIOUS
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $124,827,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all other persons and entities who purchased or acquired New Century Financial Corporation common stock; New Century 9.125% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock; New Century 9.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock; and/or New Century call options and/or who sold New Century put options, either in the Offerings, pursuant to a registration statement, or in the market during the time period of May 05, 2005 to March 13, 2007, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: OCTOBER 18, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: DECEMBER 15, 2010

In Re AtriCure, Inc. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: ATRC
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS


TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $2,750,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons or entities who purchased shares of AtriCure, Inc. common stock during the period of May 10, 2007 to October 31, 2008, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: JANUARY 7, 2011

In Re The Cooper Companies Inc. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: COO
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $27,000,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Cooper Companies, Inc. during the period of July 28, 2004 to November 21, 2005, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: N/A

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: DECEMBER 23, 2010

Montag, 23. August 2010

In Re Countrywide Financial Corp. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: CFC
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $624,000,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons and entities that, between March 12, 2004 and March 7, 2008, inclusive, either in the open market or pursuant or traceable to a registration statement:

(1) purchased or otherwise acquired Countrywide Financial Corp. publicly traded common stock or call options, and/or sold Countrywide publicly traded put options; or

(2) purchased or otherwise acquired Countrywide Capital V 7% Securities; or

(3) purchased or otherwise acquired Countrywide Series A Medium-Term Notes, Series B Medium-Term Notes, 6.25% Subordinated Notes Due May 15, 2016; Series L Medium-Term Notes and/or Series M Medium-Term Notes.


IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: OCTOBER 18, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: FEBRUARY 14, 2011

In Re Refco, Inc. (THL & Audit Committee Defendants) Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: RFX
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $130,000,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Refco Group Ltd., LLC/Refco Finance Inc. 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 and/or Refco, Inc. common stock during the class period July 01, 2004 to October 17, 2005, either in the respective initial offering, pursuant to a registration statement, or in the secondary market.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: OCTOBER 7, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: NOVEMBER 9, 2010

In Re Refco, Inc. (Underwriter Defendants) Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: RFX
CUSIP Number: VARIOUS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $53,000,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Refco Group Ltd., LLC/Refco Finance Inc. 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 and/or Refco, Inc. common stock during July 01, 2004 to October 17, 2005, either in the respective initial offering, pursuant to a registration statement, or in the secondary market.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: OCTOBER 7, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Montag, 2. August 2010

In Re Gilead Sciences, Inc. Securities Litigation

Trading Symbol: GILD
CUSIP Number: 375558103 & OPTIONS

TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT: The Settlement consists of $8,250,000 in cash and will include interest on the Settlement Fund prior to distribution.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: On behalf of all persons who purchased the publicly traded securities of Gilead Sciences, Inc. during the period of July 14, 2003 to October 28, 2003, inclusive.

IMPORTANT DATES:

DATE TO SEEK EXCLUSION
FROM THE CLASS: SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF
PROOF OF CLAIM FORMS: DECEMBER 6, 2010