Inuvo (NYSE: INUV) adds $6.2M cash from legal settlement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Inuvo, Inc. reported receiving gross proceeds of approximately $6.2 million on January 29, 2026 from a previously disclosed class action settlement. The company characterizes this payment as a one-time, non-recurring cash inflow rather than ongoing operating income. Inuvo later issued a press release on February 2, 2026 describing the receipt of these settlement proceeds.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 29, 2026

INUVO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-32442		87-0450450
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 300, Little Rock, AR		72201
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (501) 205-8508 

 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		INUV		NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 29, 2026, Inuvo, Inc. (“Inuvo” or the “Company”) received gross proceeds of approximately $6.2 million in connection with a previously disclosed class action settlement. The settlement proceeds represent a one-time, non-recurring cash inflow. On February 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the settlement proceeds, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1		Press Release, dated February 2, 2026, announcing receipt of class action settlement proceeds
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (imbedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	INUVO, INC.
Date: February 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Wallace D. Ruiz
		Wallace D. Ruiz, Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Inuvo (INUV) announce in its latest 8-K filing?

Inuvo announced it received gross proceeds of approximately $6.2 million from a previously disclosed class action settlement. The company described this payment as a one-time, non-recurring cash inflow and subsequently issued a press release detailing the receipt of these settlement funds.

How much cash did Inuvo (INUV) receive from the class action settlement?

Inuvo received gross proceeds of approximately $6.2 million from a class action settlement. The company emphasized that this amount represents a single, non-recurring cash inflow, meaning it is not part of its regular, ongoing business operations or recurring revenue streams.

When did Inuvo (INUV) receive the class action settlement proceeds?

Inuvo received the class action settlement proceeds on January 29, 2026. The company later issued a press release on February 2, 2026 to publicly announce and describe this one-time, non-recurring cash inflow from the previously disclosed settlement.

Is the $6.2 million class action settlement a recurring revenue source for Inuvo (INUV)?

No, Inuvo stated the approximately $6.2 million class action settlement proceeds are a one-time, non-recurring cash inflow. This means investors should view the payment as a special event, separate from the company’s regular operating income and ongoing revenue-generating activities.

How did Inuvo (INUV) communicate the receipt of its settlement proceeds to investors?

Inuvo first recorded the receipt of approximately $6.2 million in settlement proceeds as of January 29, 2026, then issued a press release dated February 2, 2026. That press release, referenced as Exhibit 99.1, announces and explains the class action settlement proceeds.