FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is the purpose of the Notice?
- What is this lawsuit about?
- Why is there a settlement?
- How do I know if I am a Member of the Class?
- What if I am still not sure if l am included?
- What does the Settlement provide?
- How much will my payment be?
- How can I get a payment?
- When would I get my payment?
- What am I giving up to get a payment or to stay in the Class?
- How do I get out of the Class and the proposed Settlement?
- If I do not exclude myself, can I sue Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties for the same thing later?
- If I exclude myself, can I get money from the proposed Settlement?
- Do I have a lawyer in this case?
- How will the lawyers be paid?
- How do I tell the Court that I object to the proposed Settlement?
- What is the difference between objecting and excluding?
- When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the proposed Settlement?
- Do I have to come to the hearing?
- May I speak at the hearing?
- What happens if I do nothing?
- How do I get more information?
- How will my claim be calculated?
- If I file a claim, how much will I get? Is it worth my time?
- Can you provide me with the CUSIP so I can research my records?
- How do I get my stock records? You must have my records because you contacted me.
- What should I provide as documentation to support the transactions listed in my claim?
- Can I submit my claim via email?
- Should I file a claim, exclusion, objection, etc.?
- I have multiple accounts involving Spectrum common stock. Do I need to submit multiple claims?
- How do I submit a claim on behalf of a deceased beneficial owner or his/her estate?
- How do I update my information with the Claims Administrator?
- What is the purpose of the Notice?
The Court has directed the issuance of the Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice") to inform potential Class Members about the Litigation and the proposed Settlement and their options in connection therewith before the Court rules on the Settlement. Additionally, Class Members have the right to understand how this class action lawsuit may generally affect their legal rights.
The Notice explains the class action lawsuit, the Settlement, Class Members’ legal rights in connection with the Settlement, what benefits are available, who is eligible for them, and how to get them.
The Court in charge of the Litigation is the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, and the case is known as Luo v. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al., No. 2:21-cv-01612-CDS-BNW. The case has been assigned to the Honorable Cristina D. Silva. The entity representing the Class is the “Lead Plaintiff,” and the company and individuals it sued and who have now settled are called the “Defendants.”
The issuance of the Notice is not an expression of any opinion by the Court concerning the merits of any claim in the Litigation, and the Court still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. If the Court approves the Settlement and a plan of allocation, then payments to Authorized Claimants will be made after any appeals are resolved and after the completion of all claims processing. Please be patient, as this process can take some time to complete. Top
- What is this lawsuit about?
The Litigation is currently pending before Judge Cristina D. Silva in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the “Court”). The initial complaint in the Litigation was filed on August 31, 2021. On July 28, 2022, the Court appointed International Trading Group, Inc. as Lead Plaintiff and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP as Lead Counsel. Lead Plaintiff alleges that Defendants misled investors by making materially false and misleading statements and failing to disclose material information which caused Spectrum's stock to trade at artificially inflated prices until the nature of the alleged wrongdoing was revealed, causing Spectrum's stock price to fall. Defendants deny all liability. More information regarding the underlying Litigation can be found in the Notice and Stipulation which are available for review HERE. Top
- Why is there a settlement?
The Court has not decided in favor of Defendants or Lead Plaintiff. Instead, both sides agreed to the Settlement to avoid the distraction, costs, and risks of further litigation, and Lead Plaintiff agreed to the Settlement in order to ensure that Class Members will receive compensation.
If there were no Settlement and Lead Plaintiff failed to establish any essential legal or factual element of its remaining claims against Defendants, neither Lead Plaintiff nor the other Members of the Class would recover anything from Defendants. Also, if Defendants proved any of their defenses at summary judgment, trial, or on appeal, the Class could recover substantially less than the amount provided in the Settlement, or nothing at all. Top
- How do I know if I am a Member of the Class?
The Court directed that everyone who fits this description is a Class Member: all Persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Spectrum common stock between March 7, 2018, and August 5, 2021, inclusive. Excluded from the Class are: (i) Defendants and members of the Individual Defendants’ immediate families; (ii) the officers and directors of Spectrum during the Class Period, and members of their immediate families; (iii) the legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns of any of the foregoing; and (iv) any entity in which any Defendant has or had a controlling interest. Also excluded from the Class is any Person who properly excludes himself, herself, itself, or themselves from the Class by submitting a valid and timely request for exclusion. To the extent any Spectrum employee benefit plan receives a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund, no portion shall be allocated to any Person who is excluded from the Class by definition.
Please Note: Receipt of the Notice or the Postcard Notice does not mean that you are a Class Member or that you will be entitled to receive a payment from the Settlement. If you are a Class Member and you wish to be eligible to participate in the distribution of the proceeds from the Settlement, you are required to submit a Proof of Claim and the required supporting documentation as set forth therein postmarked or submitted online on or before October 1, 2025. Top
- What if I am still not sure if l am included?
If you are still not sure whether you are included in the Class, you can ask for free help. You can contact the Claims Administrator toll-free at 1-833-586-3555, or you can fill out and return the Proof of Claim to see if you qualify. Top
- What does the Settlement provide?
The Settlement provides that, in exchange for the release of the Released Plaintiff’s Claims (defined in the Notice and Stipulation) and dismissal of the Litigation, Defendants have agreed to pay or cause to be paid $15.95 million in cash to be distributed after Taxes, Tax Expenses, Notice and Administration Expenses, and Court- approved attorneys’ fees and expenses, pro rata, to Class Members who send in a valid Proof of Claim pursuant to the Court-approved Plan of Allocation which is described in more detail on pages 11 - 15 of the Notice. Top
- How much will my payment be?
Your share of the Net Settlement Fund will depend on several things, including the total dollar amount of claims represented by the valid Proofs of Claim that Class Members submit, compared to the dollar amount of your claim, all as calculated under the Plan of Allocation which is described in more detail on pages 11 - 15 of the Notice. Top
- How can I get a payment?
To be eligible to receive a payment from the Settlement, you must submit a Proof of Claim. Proofs of Claim can be downloaded HERE. Read the instructions contained in the Proof of Claim carefully, fill out the Proof of Claim, include all the documents the form asks for, sign it, and mail to:
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement Claims Administrator c/o Verita Global P.O. Box 301171 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1171
Alternatively, you may submit your claim online. Information on how to file a claim online can be found HERE. You must submit the claim so that it is postmarked (mail) or received (online) no later than October 1, 2025. Top
- When would I get my payment?
The Court will hold a Settlement Hearing on October 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to decide whether to approve the Settlement. If the Court approves the Settlement, there might be appeals. It is always uncertain whether appeals can be resolved, and if so, how long it will take to resolve them. It also takes time for all the Proofs of Claim to be processed. Please be patient. Top
- What am I giving up to get a payment or to stay in the Class?
If you are a Class Member, unless you timely and validly exclude yourself from the Class, you will remain a Class Member, and that means you cannot sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against Defendants or the Released Defendant Parties about the Released Plaintiff’s Claims in this Litigation. It also means that all of the Court’s orders will apply to you and legally bind you. If you remain a Class Member, and if the Settlement is approved, you will give up all Released Plaintiff’s Claims, including Unknown Claims, against the Defendants’ Released Persons. More information regarding your rights can be found in the Notice and Stipulation which can be found HERE. Top
- How do I get out of the Class and the proposed Settlement?
To exclude yourself from the Class and the Settlement, you must send a letter by First-Class Mail stating that you “request exclusion from the Class in the Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement.” Your letter must include your purchases, acquisitions, and sales of Spectrum common stock during the Class Period, including the dates and number of shares of Spectrum common stock purchased, acquired, or sold, and the price paid for each such purchase or acquisition and received for each such sale. In addition, you must include your name, address, email address, telephone number, and your signature. You must mail your exclusion request so that it is postmarked no later than September 29, 2025 to:
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement Claims Administrator c/o Verita Global EXCLUSIONS P.O. Box 5100 Larkspur, CA 94977-5100
If you ask to be excluded, you will not get any payment from the Settlement, and you cannot object to the Settlement. You will not be legally bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit, and you may be able to sue Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties about the Released Plaintiff’s Claims in the future, if such claims are not time-barred. Top
- If I do not exclude myself, can I sue Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties for the same thing later?
No. Unless you exclude yourself from the Class, you give up any rights you may potentially have to sue Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties for any and all Released Plaintiff’s Claims. If you have a pending lawsuit against any of the Released Defendant Parties, speak to your lawyer in that case immediately. You must exclude yourself from the Class in this Litigation to continue your own lawsuit. Remember, the exclusion deadline is September 29, 2025. Top
- If I exclude myself, can I get money from the proposed Settlement?
No. If you exclude yourself from the Class, you should not send in a Proof of Claim to ask for any money from the Settlement. But you may have the right to potentially sue or be part of a different lawsuit against Defendants and/or the Released Defendant Parties. Top
- Do I have a lawyer in this case?
The Court ordered that the law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represents the Class Members, including you. These lawyers are called Lead Counsel. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense. Top
- How will the lawyers be paid?
Lead Counsel, on behalf of Lead Plaintiff’s Counsel, will apply to the Court for an award of attorneys’ fees not to exceed 30% of the Settlement Amount and for expenses, costs, and charges in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in connection with the Litigation, plus interest on such fees and expenses at the same rate as earned by the Settlement Fund. In addition, Lead Plaintiff may seek reimbursement for its time and expenses incurred in representing the Class. Such sums as may be approved by the Court will be paid from the Settlement Fund. Top
- How do I tell the Court that I object to the proposed Settlement?
If you are a Class Member, you can comment on or object to the proposed Settlement, the proposed Plan of Allocation, and/or Lead Counsel’s fee and expense application. You can write to the Court setting out your comment or objection. The Court will consider your views. To comment or object, you must send a signed letter saying that you wish to comment on or object to the proposed Settlement in the Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement. Include your name, address, email address, telephone number, and your signature (even if you are represented by counsel), identify the date(s), price(s), and number of shares of Spectrum common stock purchased, acquired, or sold during the Class Period, and state with specificity your comments or the reasons why you object to the Settlement, Plan of Allocation, and/or fee and expense application, including any legal and evidentiary support for such objection. Any objection must state whether it applies only to the objector, to a specific subset of the Class, or to the entire Class. In addition, the objector must identify all class action settlements to which the objector or his, her, or its counsel have previously objected. You must also include copies of documents demonstrating your purchases, other acquisitions, and/or sales of Spectrum common stock during the Class Period. Your comment or objection must be filed with the Court and mailed or delivered to each of the following addresses such that it is received no later than September 29, 2025:
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CLERK OF THE COURT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEVADA Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89101
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ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP Attn: Ellen Gusikoff Stewart 655 West Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101
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BAKER BOTTS L.L.P. Attn: John B. Lawrence 2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75201
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- What is the difference between objecting and excluding?
Objecting is simply telling the Court that you do not like something about the Settlement. You can object only if you stay in the Class.
Excluding yourself is telling the Court that you do not want to be paid and do not want to release any claims you think you may have against Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties. If you exclude yourself from the Class, you cannot object to the Settlement because it does not affect you. Top
- When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the proposed Settlement?
The Court will hold a Settlement Hearing at 10:00 a.m., on October 20, 2025, in the Courtroom of the Honorable Cristina D. Silva, at the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89101. At the hearing, the Court will consider whether the Settlement and the Plan of Allocation are fair, reasonable, and adequate. If there are objections, the Court will consider them, even if the objectors do not ask to speak at the hearing. The Court will listen to people who have asked to speak at the hearing. The Court may also decide the amount of attorneys’ fees and expenses to award Lead Counsel and Lead Plaintiff. At or after the Settlement Hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Settlement and the Plan of Allocation. We do not know how long these decisions will take. You should be aware that the Court may change the date, time, and location of the Settlement Hearing without another notice being sent to Class Members.
There exists the possibility that the Court may decide to conduct the Settlement Hearing by video or telephonic conference, or otherwise allow Class Members to appear at the hearing by telephone or video conference, without further written notice to the Class. In order to determine whether the date and time of the Settlement Hearing have changed, or whether Class Members (who wish to attend the hearing) must or may participate by telephone or video, it is important that you monitor the Court’s docket or this website, before making any plans to attend the Settlement Hearing. Any updates regarding the Settlement Hearing, including any changes to the date and time of the hearing or updates regarding in-person or remote appearances at the hearing, will be posted to this website. Also, if the Court requires or allows Class Members to participate in the Settlement Hearing by telephone or video conference, the information for accessing the hearing will be posted to this website. Accordingly, please continue to check this website for important updates. Top
- Do I have to come to the hearing?
No. Lead Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. But you are welcome to come at your own expense. If you are a Class Member and send an objection, you do not have to come to Court to talk about it. As long as you are a Class Member and mailed your complete written objection on time, the Court will consider it. You may also pay your own lawyer to attend the hearing, but it is not necessary. Class Members do not need to appear at the hearing or take any other action to indicate their approval. Top
- May I speak at the hearing?
If you object to the Settlement, the Plan of Allocation, and/or the fee and expense application, you may ask the Court for permission to speak at the Settlement Hearing. To do so, you must include with your objection (see Frequently Asked Question No. 16 above) a statement saying that it is your “Notice of Intention to Appear in the Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement.” Persons who intend to object to the Settlement, the Plan of Allocation, and/or any attorneys’ fees and expenses to be awarded to Lead Plaintiff’s Counsel or Lead Plaintiff and desire to present evidence at the Settlement Hearing must include in their written objections the identity of any witnesses they may call to testify and any exhibits they intend to introduce into evidence at the Settlement Hearing. Your notice of intention to appear must be received no later than September 29, 2025, and addressed to the Clerk of Court, Lead Counsel, and Defendants’ Counsel, at the addresses listed above in Frequently Asked Question No. 16.
You cannot speak at the hearing if you exclude yourself from the Class. Top
- What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive any money from this Settlement. In addition, unless you exclude yourself from the Class, you will not be able to start a lawsuit, continue with a lawsuit, or be part of any other lawsuit against Defendants and the other Released Defendant Parties about the Released Plaintiff’s Claims in this case. Top
- How do I get more information?
For even more detailed information concerning the matters involved in this Litigation, you can obtain answers to common questions regarding the proposed Settlement by contacting the Claims Administrator toll-free at 1-833-586-3555 or by email at [email protected]. Reference is also made to the Stipulation, to the pleadings in support of the Settlement, to the Orders entered by the Court and to the other settlement-related papers filed in the Litigation, which can be found HERE and which may be inspected at the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, during regular business hours. For a fee, all papers filed in this Litigation are available at www.pacer.gov. Top
- How will my claim be calculated?
The Settlement provides $15.95 million in cash for the benefit of the Class. The Settlement Amount and any interest it earns constitute the “Settlement Fund.” The Settlement Fund, after deduction of Court-approved attorneys’ fees and expenses, Notice and Administration Expenses, Taxes, and any other fees, expenses, or amounts approved by the Court, is the “Net Settlement Fund.” If the Settlement is approved by the Court, the Net Settlement Fund will be distributed to eligible Authorized Claimants – i.e., Members of the Class who timely submit valid Proofs of Claim that are accepted for payment by the Court – in accordance with this proposed Plan of Allocation (“Plan of Allocation” or “Plan”) or such other plan of allocation as the Court may approve. Class Members who do not timely submit valid Proofs of Claim will not share in the Net Settlement Fund but will otherwise be bound by the Settlement. The Plan of Allocation is described in detail at pages 11 - 15 of the Notice. The Court may approve this proposed Plan of Allocation, or modify it, without additional notice to the Class. Any order modifying the Plan of Allocation will be posted on this website. Top
- If I file a claim, how much will I get? Is it worth my time?
You can calculate your Recognized Loss Amount under the formulas contained in the proposed Plan of Allocation which is described on pages 11 -15 of the Notice. The Plan of Allocation explains how the Net Settlement Fund will be allocated among Authorized Claimants and how claimants’ Recognized Loss Amount will be calculated. A Class Member’s actual recovery will be a proportion of the Net Settlement Fund determined by that claimant’s allowed claim amount as compared to the total allowed claims of all Class Members who submit acceptable Proofs of Claim. Top
- Can you provide me with the CUSIP so I can research my records?
We administer the notice process under the direction of the presiding Court and counsel. In some cases, we are directed to provide CUSIP numbers for the securities involved in the matter. In other cases, we are not authorized or directed to provide the CUSIP numbers. In this case, we are unable to provide the CUSIP for Spectrum common stock.
The determination regarding CUSIP numbers is made on a case-by-case basis by counsel and the Court and is not a matter decided by the Claims Administrator. Top
- How do I get my stock records? You must have my records because you contacted me.
We do not hold stock records here. Verita Global is a third-party administrator appointed by the Court to notify potential claimants. We are provided with names and addresses of potential claimants in order to notify individuals of settlements but do not have access to your private investment records. Top
- What should I provide as documentation to support the transactions listed in my claim?
Sufficient documentation will provide proof of all the transaction information required by the Proof of Claim. Suggested forms of documentation include, but are not limited to, photocopies of stockbrokers' confirmation slips or stockbrokers' monthly statements reflecting your transactions, opening and closing balances for the months specified on the Proof of Claim, and in which transactions during the relevant period occurred.
Stock certificates are not considered a sufficient form of documentation as they do not provide the necessary trade date and transaction price information. We are also unable to accept handwritten documents, self-prepared tax forms or spreadsheets, or statements that are illegible due to document quality.
To prove the requested holdings, third party monthly statements such as a brokerage statement that covers the holding dates and shows the number of shares of Spectrum common stock held as of those dates would be considered sufficient. Top
- Can I submit my claim via email?
Email is not an acceptable submission method and claims submitted via email will not be reviewed for eligibility. As indicated in the general instructions for the Proof of Claim, you must submit your claim online via this website or by postal mail. To submit your Proof of Claim by mail, mail your completed and signed Proof of Claim to the following address:
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement Claims Administrator c/o Verita Global P.O. Box 301171 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1171
To submit your Proof of Claim online, use the link under the header “Submit Your Claim Form Online" on the File Claim page. Top
- Should I file a claim, exclusion, objection, etc.?
We cannot advise you as to whether you should choose to submit a claim, exclusion, or objection.
Unless you timely and validly exclude yourself, you are staying in the Class, and that means that you cannot sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendants or any other Released Defendant Parties regarding the legal claims in this case. It also means that you will be bound by the terms of the Stipulation and any Judgment entered, including the releases set forth therein.
If you do not submit a Proof of Claim, you will not receive any money from this Settlement but will still be part of the Class and subject to applicable releases. Top
- I have multiple accounts involving Spectrum common stock. Do I need to submit multiple claims?
Separate Proofs of Claim should be submitted for each separate legal entity (e.g., a claim from joint owners should not include the transactions of just one of the joint owners, and an individual should not combine his or her IRA transactions with transactions made solely in the individual’s name).
However, a single Proof of Claim should be submitted on behalf of one legal entity that includes all transactions made by that entity, no matter how many separate accounts that entity has (e.g., a corporation with multiple brokerage accounts should include all transactions made in all accounts on one Proof of Claim). Top
- How do I submit a claim on behalf of a deceased beneficial owner or his/her estate?
When filing on behalf of a deceased beneficial owner or their estate, you can submit a claim in the name of the individual, or, if an estate exists, you can submit on behalf of the estate. Note that any settlement proceeds will be made payable to the estate if that is how you submit that claim.
The claim submission should include a copy of the death certificate as well as proof of authority to file. As you are submitting a Proof of Claim as a representative on behalf of someone else (e.g., as an executor, administrator, trustee or other representative), you must document your authority to file on their (or their estate’s) behalf. Proof of authority can include a copy of the Last Will and Testament, Letters Testamentary, evidence of probate, proof of authority as executor or beneficiary and/or any other testamentary provisions of the deceased person. Do not send originals as any documents submitted with your claim will not be returned.
Depending on whether you submit on behalf of the individual on behalf of the estate, please provide the appropriate tax identification number or last four digits of the social security number and sign the Proof of Claim.
The claim must be submitted for the benefit of the actual beneficial owner/purchaser of the shares or their estate. Do not submit the Proof of Claim in the name of the deceased person’s family or other heirs. We must issue the check to the actual beneficial owner/purchaser of the shares. We cannot issue any applicable check in the name of the deceased person’s family, beneficiaries or other heirs. Top
- How do I update my information with the Claims Administrator?
If you have any corrections or changes of name or address, please send them via email to the Claims Administrator at [email protected] or by mail to:
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Securities Settlement Claims Administrator c/o Verita Global P.O. Box 301171 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1171 Top
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