Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System v. Newell Brands Inc., et al.

The purpose of this website is to advise Class Members of the settlement of the above-captioned action now pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division (Hudson County) (the “Court”), brought by Lead Plaintiff and Class Representative Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System (“Class Representative” or “Plaintiff”) on behalf of itself and others similarly situated against Newell Brands Inc. (“Newell” or the “Company”) and Individual Defendants Michael B. Polk, John K. Stipancich, Scott H. Garber, Bradford R. Turner, Michael T. Cowhig, Thomas E. Clarke, Kevin C. Conroy, Scott S. Cowen, Domenico de Sole, Cynthia A. Montgomery, Christopher D. O’Leary, Jose Ignacio Perez-Lizaur, Steven J. Strobel, Michael A. Todman, and Raymond G. Viault (collectively, with Newell, “Defendants”). This website is intended to advise you that a Settlement has been entered into by the parties on behalf of former shareholders of Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”) who received Newell common stock as part of Newell’s April 2016 acquisition of, and merger with, Jarden, and to advise you of your rights with respect to the Action.

By Order dated February 5, 2021, the Court certified the following Class:

All persons or entities who acquired the common stock of Newell Brands Inc. pursuant to the S-4 registration statement and prospectus (including all amendments thereto and all documents incorporated therein) issued in connection with Newell Brands Inc.’s April 2016 acquisition of and merger with Jarden Corporation.

Please read the Settlement Notice to fully understand your rights and options. The Frequently Asked Questions page of this website has more information on your rights as a Class Member in this Action.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Action

Submit A Proof Of Claim And Release Form	To be eligible to receive a payment from the Settlement, you must mail the Claim Form and supporting documentation, postmarked no later than March 2, 2023, or submit your claim and supporting documentation electronically no later than March 2, 2023.
Object	Any objections to the proposed Settlements, the Plan of Allocation, the payment to Plaintiff, and/or the award of attorneys’ fees and expenses must be filed and served no later than January 30, 2023.
Go To The Hearing	You may attend the Fairness Hearing. The Fairness Hearing will be held on February 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. before the Court at the Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Without additional notice, the Court may change the hearing’s date, time, location, or how the hearing will be conducted, so it is a good idea to check this website.
Do Nothing	Receive no payment and remain a member of the Class.