Didi compensation claim deadline is one week away; the five-year-long class-action lawsuit is counting down.

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At the end of March 2026, there is only one week left until the deadline for filing claims in Didi Global’s global company securities class-action settlement. Eligible investors need to submit the claim form online by 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2026, or ensure that the postmark date is no later than April 6. If you miss this window, you will not receive any allocation from the $740 million settlement fund. This lawsuit, which was triggered after Didi’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021, has troubled both the company and investors for nearly 5 years. Now it is entering the final phase: a final ruling is expected to come in June 2026, bringing an end to this cross-border securities dispute.

The origin of the Didi claim: a post-listing regulatory storm and investor losses

On June 30, 2021, Didi Global successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States, issuing American depositary shares and raising approximately $4.4 billion, becoming one of the largest initial public offerings by a Chinese company in the U.S. at the time. The stock price performed well in the initial period after listing, but it soon took a turn. On July 2, 2021, China’s Cyberspace Administration suddenly announced that it would launch a cybersecurity review of Didi and required its app to stop registering new users in domestic app stores. After that, Didi faced a series of regulatory measures, including being fined heavily in 2022.

As a result, the stock price fell sharply—from the high after listing, it quickly retreated. Finally, in 2022 the company delisted from the NYSE and shifted to over-the-counter trading. Many investors who bought shares during the listing period or during certain time windows suffered substantial losses.

Beginning in July 2021, multiple securities class-action lawsuits were filed in U.S. courts. The plaintiffs mainly alleged that Didi and its executives, as well as underwriters, failed to adequately disclose concerns from Chinese regulatory authorities regarding the company’s data security and personal information protection in the listing documents and prospectuses, as well as the regulatory risks the company might face. Investors believed that these omissions caused them to purchase shares without knowing the situation and suffer losses.

These lawsuits were soon consolidated into a single class action, which was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. During the proceedings, the court denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss, and the case entered the merits stage. Didi consistently denied any wrongdoing. Ultimately, both sides reached a settlement agreement: Didi agreed to pay $740 million in cash to compensate eligible investors. In January 2026, the court preliminarily approved the settlement notice and related arrangements.

This lawsuit reflects differences between the U.S. and China in data security regulation and capital-market disclosure requirements, highlighting the complexity of cross-border listings.

The decision-making body for the claim countdown and its background

The claim deadline was set as April 6, 2026, which was formally determined by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This court handled the entire case and oversaw the settlement. The presiding judge was Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York is an important trial court in the federal U.S. judicial system. It was established in 1789 and is known as the “mother court.” It has jurisdiction over financial core areas such as Manhattan in New York and frequently handles high-impact cases involving securities, class actions, and international commercial disputes, giving it significant influence in the U.S. judiciary. Judge Kaplan has extensive experience and has handled multiple complex securities and commercial cases, known for his rigorous approach.

This countdown setup is intended to give affected investors enough time to prepare trading records and submit claims, while also leaving room for the court to review comments. It reflects the standard process of the U.S. class-action mechanism: broad notice, voluntary participation, and final gatekeeping by the court.

Key process after the claim deadline

After the claim deadline on April 6, the process will continue, but will be relatively streamlined. It mainly includes the following steps:

Claims review stage: The claims administrator will review the submitted forms. High-amount claims may require additional supporting materials.

Submission of objections: Investors may submit written objections to the court by May 26, stating their dissatisfaction with the settlement amount or allocation plan.

Final approval hearing: On June 16, 2026, in the morning, a hearing will be held in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The judge will review whether the settlement is fair and reasonable, whether the allocation plan is appropriate, and the attorneys’ fee applications, among other items. After the hearing, the judge will make a decision on whether to grant final approval.

If the court approves, after deducting necessary expenses, the settlement fund will be allocated to eligible investors. The entire allocation process could take several months. If the court does not approve, the case may return to the litigation track for further handling.

Why this will be an important step for Didi to return to normalization

For Didi, the final implementation of the $740 million settlement is of great significance.

First, it ends long-standing legal uncertainty. Over the past nearly 5 years, this lawsuit has consumed company resources and affected its international reputation. The settlement provides a clear way to conclude the dispute, avoiding longer trials and potential risks.

Second, it helps Didi clear up cross-border legal legacy issues and creates better conditions for returning to capital markets or expanding international business. Didi has already delisted from the U.S.; previously, it also actively cooperated with domestic regulatory rectifications. Resolving U.S. investors’ securities class-action lawsuit can reduce external legal pressure and enhance global investors’ confidence. Combined with the steady growth and internationalization progress shown in the 2025 financial results, this legal resolution will further strengthen the market’s confidence in the company’s future.

Third, from a broader perspective, this case is an example of regulatory conflicts for Chinese ADR/ADS companies listed in the U.S. The reaching of a settlement demonstrates a pragmatic path to resolve disputes through negotiation, which can help similar companies handle cross-border disclosure and regulatory coordination issues more effectively.

Of course, a settlement does not mean that all of Didi’s challenges have disappeared. The company still needs to deal with real issues such as competition in the domestic market, business transformation, and cost control during international expansion. But clearing this major legacy matter from a legal standpoint is undoubtedly a key milestone. It marks that the capital-market turbulence triggered by the regulatory storm in 2021 is gradually calming down. At the same time, the positive performance of Didi’s operating data in 2025 also provides strong support for its long-term development.

This nearly 5-year legal dispute is about to reach its final outcome. No matter what the final allocation amount ends up being, it provides a reference for resolving cross-border securities disputes. In a globalized context, companies and investors need to handle regulatory disclosure more carefully, and judicial mechanisms provide a channel for fair resolution. As the hearing on June 16 approaches, this longstanding concern is expected to be formally brought to an end.

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