Notice of Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action: Maison Solutions Inc.

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$3.88M Market Cap

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In the Apr 30 session, MSS gained 0.82%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +23.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -5.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

This announcement outlines a proposed settlement of stockholder derivative litigation alleging past ...

Analysis

This announcement outlines a proposed settlement of stockholder derivative litigation alleging past misconduct around immigration matters and IPO‑related disclosures. The settlement would implement governance reforms for 5 years, with legal fees of $400,000 funded by insurers and no direct cash recovery for individual stockholders. Recent history shows MSS managing net losses, listing compliance issues, and a reverse split, so investors may focus on how these reforms interact with existing financial and regulatory pressures and on the August 12, 2026 hearing outcome.

Key Figures

Record date: February 27, 2026 Alleged misconduct period start: October 5, 2023 Alleged misconduct period end: December 15, 2023 +5 more

8 metrics

Record date February 27, 2026 Holders and beneficial owners eligible for derivative settlement notice

Alleged misconduct period start October 5, 2023 Beginning of period for alleged immigration fraud scheme

Alleged misconduct period end December 15, 2023 End of period for alleged immigration fraud scheme

Governance reforms duration 5 years Reforms to be maintained under the proposed settlement

Attorneys’ fees and expenses $400,000.00 Fee and Expense Amount to Plaintiffs’ Counsel, paid by insurer(s)

Service awards per plaintiff $3,000.00 Maximum Service Award for each of two plaintiffs from fee amount

Settlement hearing date August 12, 2026 Scheduled date for court hearing on proposed settlement

Objection deadline lead time 21 days Objections due 21 days before Settlement Hearing, by July 22, 2026

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: 2026-04-22 (Negative)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
2026-04-22	Reverse stock split	Negative	-10.9%	1-for-10 reverse split to address Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement.
2026-03-17	Quarterly results	Negative	-25.6%	Q3 2026 net loss and revenue decline with Nasdaq compliance extension details.
2025-12-22	Earnings update	Negative	-17.8%	Q2 and six‑month 2026 results showing losses and revenue down year over year.
2025-11-03	Digital asset strategy	Negative	-3.3%	Purchase of ~2.55M Worldcoin tokens under a new digital asset initiative.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news events tied to financial stress, digital asset exposure, and a reverse split were followed by negative 24-hour price reactions, suggesting the stock has often traded lower around challenging updates.

Recent Company History

Over the past several months, Maison Solutions reported declining revenues, net losses, and growing balance sheet pressure, alongside a digital asset treasury strategy involving Worldcoin tokens. These developments coincided with sizable negative price reactions after earnings and strategic updates. The company also approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to address Nasdaq bid-price deficiencies. Against this backdrop, the new derivative settlement notice relates to alleged past misconduct and governance issues, complementing prior disclosures on financial strain and listing compliance.

Key Terms

stockholder derivative action, u.s. securities and exchange commission ("sec"), initial public offering ("ipo"), stipulation and agreement of settlement

4 terms

stockholder derivative action regulatory

"Summary Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action"

A stockholder derivative action is a lawsuit brought by a shareholder on behalf of the company to enforce a right or recover losses when the company's managers or board fail to act. Think of it like a homeowner stepping in to fix a shared building problem because the building manager ignored it; the goal is to protect the company’s assets and correct wrongdoing, which can lead to financial recoveries, governance changes, legal costs, and shifts in investor confidence that affect the stock price.

u.s. securities and exchange commission ("sec") regulatory

"ipo-related U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings regarding this misconduct"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the federal agency that enforces rules for securities markets, requiring public companies and market participants to share accurate financial information and follow fair-trading practices. Think of it as a referee and watchdog that sets reporting standards, reviews disclosures, and pursues fraud; its oversight matters to investors because it promotes transparency, reduces surprise risks, and helps maintain confidence in buying and selling stocks and bonds.

initial public offering ("ipo") financial

"false and misleading statements in Maison’s initial public offering ("IPO")-related"

A company’s first sale of stock to the public through a stock exchange, marking its move from private ownership to public ownership. For investors it creates a new opportunity to buy a stake early, sets a market price for the business, and often brings higher attention and volatility—think of a local bakery that used to be family-run finally selling shares so the whole neighborhood can own a piece; that change affects value, control and risk.

stipulation and agreement of settlement regulatory

"terms set forth in a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated February 27, 2026"

A stipulation and agreement of settlement is a formal written deal in which parties in a legal dispute agree on terms to resolve the case without a trial. Think of it as a negotiated truce that spells out who pays what, who admits to nothing, and what future actions are required; it matters to investors because such agreements can end legal uncertainty, fix potential liabilities or costs, and affect a company’s cash flow, reputation, and risk profile.

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MONTEREY PARK, Calif., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:MSS) today provided notice of proposed settlement of derivative actions and settlement hearing.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE MAISON SOLUTIONS INC. DERIVATIVE LITIGATION	Case No. 2:24-cv-02897-SPG-KS
This Document Relates to:                    ALL ACTIONS

Summary Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action:

To:	ALL RECORD HOLDERS AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF MAISON SOLUTIONS INC. (“MAISON” OR THE “COMPANY”) COMMON STOCK AS OF FEBRUARY 27, 2026.
	PLEASE READ THIS SUMMARY NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY AS YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY PROCEEDINGS IN THE LITIGATION.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above-captioned consolidated stockholder derivative action (the “Action”), is being settled on the terms set forth in a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated February 27, 2026 (the “Stipulation”).

The Action is brought derivatively on behalf of nominal defendant Maison and alleges that, inter alia, between October 5, 2023 and December 15, 2023, at least, the Individual Defendants participated in and/or caused Maison to participate in an ongoing immigration fraud scheme and made and/or caused Maison to make false and misleading statements in Maison’s initial public offering (“IPO”)-related U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings regarding this misconduct, related-party transactions, and pending lawsuits involving the Company. The Action alleges that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company experienced reputational and financial harm. Defendants have denied and continue to deny each and all of the claims and allegations of wrongdoing asserted in the Action.

Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, Maison agrees to adopt, implement, and maintain certain corporate governance reforms that are outlined in Exhibit A to the Stipulation (the “Reforms”). The Reforms shall be maintained for five (5) years. Maison acknowledges and agrees that the filing, pendency, and settlement of the Action was the cause of the Company’s decision to adopt, implement, and maintain the Reforms. Maison also acknowledges and agrees that the Reforms confer substantial benefits to Maison and Maison’s stockholders.

In light of the substantial benefits conferred upon the Company and its stockholders, Maison’s insurer(s) agreed to pay Plaintiffs’ Counsel four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) for their attorneys’ fees and expenses (the “Fee and Expense Amount”). Defendants also agreed to not object to the request for the Court to approve Service Awards of up to three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) for each of the two Plaintiffs, to be paid from the Fee and Expense Amount.

On August 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., a hearing (the “Settlement Hearing”) will be held before the Honorable Sherilyn Peace Garnett at the United States District Court for the Central District of California, First Street Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, to, among other things: (i) determine whether the Settlement should be approved as fair, reasonable, and adequate and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders; (ii) consider any objections to the Settlement submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in Exhibit C to the Stipulation (iii) determine whether a final judgment should be entered dismissing the Action with prejudice, and releasing the Released Claims against the Released Persons (as defined in the Stipulation); (iv) determine whether the Court should approve the agreed-to Fee and Expense Amount and Service Awards for Plaintiffs; and (v) consider such other matters as may be necessary or proper under the circumstances. Because this is not a class action, except as otherwise provided for in the Stipulation with respect to the Plaintiffs, no Current Maison Stockholder has the right to receive any individual compensation as a result of the Settlement.

This Summary Notice provides a condensed overview of certain provisions of the Stipulation and the full Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action (the “Notice”). It is not a complete statement of the events of the Action or the terms set forth in the Stipulation. This summary should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the text of the Stipulation. For additional information about the claims asserted in the Action, and the terms of the proposed Settlement, you may inspect the Stipulation and its exhibits and other papers at the Clerk’s office in the Court at any time during regular business hours. In addition, copies of the Stipulation and its exhibits and the Notice are available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website, https://investors.maisonsolutionsinc.com/additional-documents.

The Court may, in its discretion, decide to hold the Settlement Hearing telephonically or by videoconference and/or to change the date and/or time of the Settlement Hearing without further notice to you. If you intend to attend the Settlement Hearing, please consult the Court’s calendar or the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website, https://investors.maisonsolutionsinc.com/additional-documents, for any change in the format, date, or time of the Settlement Hearing.

Inquiries about the Action or the Settlement may be made to: Timothy Brown, The Brown Law Firm, P.C., 767 Third Avenue, Suite 2501, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (516) 922-5427, Email: tbrown@thebrownlawfirm.net.

You may enter an appearance before the Court, at your own expense, individually or through counsel of your choice. If you want to object at the Settlement Hearing, you must be a Current Maison Stockholder and you must first comply with the procedures for objecting that are set forth in the Notice. Any objection to any aspect of the Settlement must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and sent to Plaintiffs’ Counsel and Defendants’ Counsel no later than July 22, 2026 (21 days before the Settlement Hearing), in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Stipulation and the Notice. Any Current Maison Stockholder who fails to object in accordance with such procedures will be bound by the Order and Final Judgment of the Court granting final approval to the Settlement and the releases of claims therein, and shall be deemed to have waived the right to object (including the right to appeal) and forever shall be barred, in this proceeding or in any other proceeding, from raising such objection.

CURRENT MAISON STOCKHOLDERS AS OF FEBRUARY 27, 2026 WHO HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE SETTLEMENT DO NOT NEED TO APPEAR AT THE SETTLEMENT HEARING OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COURT OR DEFENDANTS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SETTLEMENT.

SOURCE: Maison Solutions Inc.