Beneficient 8-K

What Happened
Beneficient announced on January 21, 2026 (via press release) that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas approved the previously disclosed agreement to settle all GWG Holdings, Inc.‑related claims against Beneficient, its subsidiaries, and current and former directors and officers (the “Beneficient Parties”). The company entered the binding settlement March 10, 2025; the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the settlement in June 2025. The settlement is for an amount within applicable insurance policy limits and resolves the GWG Litigation against the Beneficient Parties without any admission of fault or liability.

Key Details

• District Court approval announced by Beneficient in a press release dated January 21, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K).
• Original binding settlement entered March 10, 2025; Bankruptcy Court approval occurred in June 2025.
• Settlement amount is stated to be within applicable insurance policy limits (no dollar amount disclosed).
• Other GWG‑related claims against parties other than the Beneficient Parties remain outstanding; Beneficient may have potential indemnification obligations related to claims against its founder and former CEO.

Why It Matters
This filing confirms a major litigation risk tied to GWG against Beneficient and its officers has been resolved with court approvals, potentially limiting direct liability to the company (subject to insurance coverage). However, remaining GWG‑related claims against other parties and possible indemnification obligations could still affect future cash flows or obligations. Investors should note the settlement terms disclosed (no admission of wrongdoing, no disclosed dollar amount beyond insurance limits) and monitor company disclosures for any related indemnification payments or impacts to financials.