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Katapult Agrees to Pay $2.5M to Investors Following FinServ Merger Scandal
[Published Date: March 15, 2023]
In a major development, Katapult, a leading provider of buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions, has agreed to pay $2.5 million to its investors as part of a settlement over the FinServ merger scandal. The company’s move comes as a result of a prolonged investigation by regulatory bodies, which had been probing the alleged financial irregularities and conflicts of interest surrounding the high-profile merger.
What happened?
The FinServ merger, which was announced in 2021, involved Katapult acquiring a majority stake in a leading financial services company. However, things took a turn for the worse when it was discovered that Katapult’s CEO had allegedly made misleading statements to investors about the deal, while also standing to benefit financially from the merger.
Investigation and Settlement
Following the allegations, regulatory bodies launched an investigation into the matter. After a thorough examination, Katapult agreed to pay $2.5 million to its investors as a settlement, acknowledging that the company had engaged in misleading practices.
Statement from Katapult
"We are pleased to have reached a settlement with our investors and are committed to ensuring that our company operates with transparency and integrity. We apologize for any harm caused by our actions and are working to restore trust with our stakeholders," said a spokesperson for Katapult.
Industry Impact
The settlement comes at a critical time for the financial services industry, which has been grappling with issues of trust and transparency. The FinServ merger scandal has sent shockwaves through the industry, and the payment to investors serves as a reminder of the importance of regulatory oversight and ethical business practices.
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Hey guys, maybe there are some KPLT investors here, so I guess this might be useful info for you. It's about the KPLT and FinServ merger scandal.
For those who may not remember, back in 2021, Katapult and FinServ merged announcing that this would be a growth opportunity for both companies. But just a month later, they reported an $8.1M net loss. After the news came out, $KPLT dropped more than 56%, and the company was accused by investors of concealing declining sales.
The good news is that they finally settled and KPLT agreed to pay $2.5M to investors to end claims over this situation. So if you were an investor back then, you can check the details and get payment here.
Anyways, has anyone here invested in Katapult back then? How much were your losses?
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