Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Court of Chancery’s Dismissal of Claims Against IDT Related to Straight Path Communications Sale to Verizon
Rhea-AI Summary
IDT (NYSE: IDT) said the Delaware Supreme Court on Dec. 3, 2025 affirmed the Court of Chancery’s post-trial dismissal of all claims against IDT in a class action related to Straight Path Communications.
The courts found no damages to Straight Path shareholders. Straight Path was spun off in 2013 and sold to Verizon for $3.1 billion in 2017. IDT characterized the ruling as vindication of its position.
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- Delaware Supreme Court affirmed dismissal on Dec. 3, 2025
- Court found no damages to Straight Path shareholders
- Straight Path sale value: $3.1 billion (2017)
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- Class action litigation spanned 2017–2025, creating a multi-year legal overhang
News Market Reaction – IDT
In the Dec 3 session, IDT gained 2.10%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.2x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04 | Earnings results | Positive | +0.5% | Reported 1Q26 revenue and profits increasing across key segments. |
| Dec 03 | Legal outcome | Positive | +2.1% | Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of all Straight Path claims. |
| Nov 17 | Product launch | Positive | -1.1% | net2phone launched HIPAA-compatible AI agent for healthcare. |
| Nov 14 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Announced timing and access details for upcoming 1Q26 results. |
| Nov 11 | Product integration | Positive | +1.6% | NRS enabled Grubhub integration for independent retail network. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent company-specific news, including product launches, integrations, and this legal resolution, has generally led to modestly positive price reactions, with one divergence on an AI product launch.
Over the last few months, IDT has reported stronger fundamentals, with 1Q26 revenue of $322.8M and record gross profit of $118.2M, alongside higher adjusted EBITDA and net income. Operationally, it launched a HIPAA-compatible AI agent via net2phone and added Grubhub integration at NRS. Governance items included scheduling its fiscal 2026 earnings call. The Delaware Supreme Court’s affirmation that Straight Path shareholders incurred no damages removes a legacy legal dispute noted in recent SEC filings, complementing the improving operating performance.
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NEWARK, NJ, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech and communications services, commented on the decision issued today by the Delaware Supreme Court affirming the Court of Chancery’s post-trial decision dismissing all claims against IDT and finding no harm to Straight Path Communications Inc. (“Straight Path”) shareholders.
“We are very pleased by today’s decision from the Delaware Supreme Court, which puts to rest this lawsuit by affirming the post-trial decision of the Court of Chancery. That decision dismissed all claims against IDT and found that contrary to the plaintiff’s claims, Straight Path’s stockholders did not incur any damages whatsoever,” said Shmuel Jonas, IDT’s CEO. “We have said all along that this class action suit was without merit, and today’s decision upholding the Court of Chancery’s decision vindicates IDT’s position.”
Straight Path was spun off from IDT in 2013 and, in 2017, was sold to Verizon Communications for
All statements above that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors. Our filings with the SEC provide detailed information on such statements and risks and should be consulted along with this release. To the extent permitted under applicable law, IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
ABOUT IDT CORPORATION
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech and communications solutions through a portfolio of synergistic businesses: National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its point-of-sale (POS) platform, enables independent retailers to operate more effectively while providing advertisers and marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets; BOSS Money facilitates innovative international remittances and fintech payments solutions; net2phone provides enterprises and organizations with intelligently integrated cloud communications and contact center services across channels and devices; IDT Digital Payments and the BOSS Revolution calling service make sharing prepaid products and services and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable; and, IDT Global and IDT Express enable communications services to provision and manage international voice and SMS messaging.
Contact:
Bill Ulrey
IDT Investor Relations
Phone: (973) 438-3838
E-mail: invest@idt.net
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