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Introduction

On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an administrative proceeding announcing the formation of the Elanco Animal Health Fair Fund. This initiative is designed to provide financial restitution to investors impacted by prior violations of securities regulations by Elanco Animal Health Inc.

Background of the Fair Fund

The SEC's involvement dates back to November 12, 2024, when the Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against Elanco Animal Health Inc. for violating various securities laws. As a result of these infractions, the SEC imposed a civil monetary penalty of $15 million. This penalty will be allocated to affected investors as part of the Fair Fund. The funds collected will be distributed according to a plan approved by the SEC on May 1, 2026.

Who is Affected?

Eligible participants for the Fair Fund include individuals and entities who purchased Elanco's common stock during the relevant period, which spans from May 9, 2019, to May 6, 2020. If you fall within this timeframe and acquired shares registered under the symbol ELAN, you may qualify to submit a claim for potential compensation. Potential claimants are advised to carefully read the plan notice to determine their eligibility.

Filing a Claim

To receive a distribution payment from the Elanco Animal Health Fair Fund, individuals must submit a completed claim form by the specified deadline of September 14, 2026. Claim forms are being mailed to all preliminary claimants identified by the Commission-appointed Fund Administrator, Epiq Class Action Claims Solutions, Inc. The forms can also be accessed online at www.ElancoAnimalHealthFairFund.com.

Submission Methods

Claimants have multiple options for submitting their claims:
1. By Mail: Forms must be postmarked by the claims bar date.
2. Online: Submissions are accepted via the Fair Fund's online portal until 11:59 PM PT on the deadline date.
3. Email: Claim forms can be sent through email within the same timeframe.

Important Exclusions

Certain individuals and groups are excluded from eligibility to receive compensation from the Fair Fund. This includes Elanco’s current and former officers, employees terminated for cause, and other parties closely associated with the company. Prospective claimants should refer to the official notice for a comprehensive list of exclusions to ascertain their eligibility.

Claim Determination and Notification

i. Following the claims bar date, the Fund Administrator will analyze all submitted claims and deliver a determination notice to participants within 150 days. The notice will disclose each claimant's status and any recognized losses calculated according to the plan of allocation.

ii. Individuals have the right to dispute any denial of their claims or the calculation of their recognized loss within 30 days of receiving the determination notice. The Fund Administrator will then review and provide a final ruling on those disputes.

Conclusion

The establishment of the Elanco Animal Health Fair Fund marks an important step in ensuring that impacted investors have the opportunity for redress following regulatory violations. Interested parties should promptly check the Fair Fund's website for updated information and instructions on submitting their claims.

For additional inquiries or copies of claim forms, please reach out to the fund's toll-free number at 1-877-239-1876 or email [email protected].

Overall, this initiative underscores the SEC's commitment to protecting investors and holding companies accountable for their actions and ensuring that those who have been harmed receive appropriate compensation.