Edgio $15M Securities Settlement (LLNW/EGIO)

Published July 16, 2026

Updated November 7, 2026

Investors who bought Limelight Networks (LLNW) or Edgio (EGIO) stock between February 12, 2021 and March 10, 2023 who filed valid claims share pro rata in the $15 million securities class action settlement. The court granted final approval on September 15, 2026, and claims closed September 28, 2026.

By Steve Levine

Editor-in-Chief

Current Status

Final approval granted — payments pending. Claims are closed; the Proof of Claim deadline was September 28, 2026. Judge Diane J. Humetewa of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona signed a Judgment and Order granting final approval of the $15 million settlement on September 15, 2026, and the court record states that "this matter is hereby terminated." Attorneys' fees, expenses and the lead plaintiff award are to be decided in a separate order. No distribution date had been announced as of November 7, 2026.

What Is This Settlement About?

A $15,000,000 all-cash settlement has been reached in a securities class action brought on behalf of investors in Limelight Networks, Inc. — the content-delivery-network company that renamed itself Edgio, Inc. in June 2022. The case, captioned Peter Frouws, et al. v. Lyons, et al., No. 2:23-cv-00691-PHX-DJH, was brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. The defendants are three former company executives: Robert Lyons (former CEO), Daniel Boncel (a former CFO), and Stephen Cumming (who succeeded Boncel as CFO).

The amended complaint alleges that, during the class period, the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 by making materially false and misleading statements and omissions about (1) Edgio's performance, growth, sales pipeline, and the success of its business strategy; (2) the company's internal financial controls; and (3) its revenue. The lead plaintiff contends these alleged misrepresentations kept the stock trading at artificially inflated prices, and that class members were damaged when the truth was revealed and the price declined. The defendants expressly deny all allegations of wrongdoing or liability; the settlement resolves the claims without any admission of fault, and the allegations remain unproven.

Status Final Approval Granted — Payments Pending approved September 15, 2026 · no distribution date announced

Claim Deadline September 28, 2026 (passed) Exclusion/objection deadline was August 28, 2026 · final approval granted September 15, 2026

Estimated Payout Pro Rata Share of $15M Fund Based on your Recognized Loss under the Plan of Allocation

Proof Required Yes Broker confirmations or statements for your LLNW/EGIO trades

Who Qualifies?

You are a settlement class member if you purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Limelight Networks, Inc. (ticker: LLNW) or Edgio, Inc. (ticker: EGIO) from February 12, 2021 through March 10, 2023, inclusive, unless you are an excluded party under the terms of the Settlement Agreement. On June 16, 2022, Limelight Networks changed its name to Edgio, and the ticker for the company's common stock changed from LLNW to EGIO — both tickers are covered, so it does not matter whether you bought before or after the rebrand. The claim must be filed by the actual beneficial purchaser or acquirer of the shares (or that person's legal representative), not by a brokerage nominee. You do not need to have sued anyone or hired a lawyer to participate.

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How Much Can You Get?

The settlement establishes a $15,000,000 all-cash fund. After deductions for court-approved attorneys' fees and litigation expenses, any service award to the lead plaintiff, taxes, and notice and administration costs, the net settlement fund will be distributed pro rata to class members who submit valid claims, in accordance with a court-approved Plan of Allocation. Because the fund is fixed, there is no set per-share figure — your recovery depends on when you bought and sold Limelight/Edgio stock, how many shares you held, and the total amount of valid claims filed. Shares purchased after the class period ended on March 10, 2023 are not eligible for a recovery, although the claim form still asks you to report purchases through June 9, 2023 so the administrator can verify your transaction history.

How to File a Claim

Claims are closed: the September 28, 2026 deadline has passed. To be eligible for a payment, class members had to submit a completed and signed Proof of Claim and Release Form to the claims administrator, A.B. Data, Ltd., online through the official settlement website or by mail. Claimants had to attach copies of broker confirmations or other documentation of your transactions in the company's common stock — the schedule of transactions asks for all purchases and sales of Limelight/Edgio common stock from February 12, 2021 through June 9, 2023, plus the number of shares you held at the close of trading on February 11, 2021 and on June 9, 2023. Report every transaction in that window, whether it produced a profit or a loss; incomplete schedules can delay verification or lead to rejection. If you have questions or need a paper form, use the contact page on the official settlement website. You can compare other open investor cases on our securities class action settlements page.

Key Deadlines

August 28, 2026 — deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) or to object to the settlement, the Plan of Allocation, or the fee request (passed).
September 14, 2026 — scheduled final fairness hearing before Judge Diane J. Humetewa in Phoenix, Arizona.
September 15, 2026 — Judgment and Order granting final approval of the settlement.
September 28, 2026 — deadline to submit a Proof of Claim, online or postmarked (passed).

Settlement class members who did not exclude themselves and did not file a claim do not receive a payment, but they are bound by the Court's judgment and give up the released claims against the defendants.

What Happens Next

The court will rule on attorneys' fees, litigation expenses and the lead plaintiff award in a separate order. The claims administrator reviews the claims filed by the September 28, 2026 deadline, and the net settlement fund is distributed under the Plan of Allocation once the judgment is final and claims processing is complete. No distribution date had been announced as of November 7, 2026; the official settlement website is where distribution updates are posted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Edgio securities settlement?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Limelight Networks, Inc. (LLNW) or Edgio, Inc. (EGIO) between February 12, 2021 and March 10, 2023, inclusive, are members of the settlement class unless they are an excluded party under the Settlement Agreement. Limelight changed its name to Edgio on June 16, 2022, and its ticker changed from LLNW to EGIO.

How much is the settlement and how is it paid?

The settlement creates a $15,000,000 all-cash fund. After court-approved attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, taxes, any service award, and administration costs, the net fund is distributed pro rata among valid claimants under a court-approved Plan of Allocation. There is no fixed per-share amount; your recovery depends on your transactions and the total valid claims filed.

What is the deadline to file?

The Proof of Claim deadline was September 28, 2026 (submitted online or postmarked), and it has passed. The deadline to exclude yourself from, or object to, the settlement was August 28, 2026. Judge Diane J. Humetewa signed a Judgment and Order granting final approval of the settlement on September 15, 2026. No distribution date had been announced as of November 7, 2026.

What proof do I need?

You must attach copies of broker confirmations or other documentation of your Limelight/Edgio common stock transactions. The claim form asks for all purchases and sales from February 12, 2021 through June 9, 2023, plus the number of shares held at the close of trading on February 11, 2021 and June 9, 2023.

What did the lawsuit allege?

The amended complaint alleged that three former Limelight/Edgio executives violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act by making materially false or misleading statements about the company's performance, growth, sales pipeline, internal financial controls, and revenue, which allegedly inflated the stock price. These are allegations; the defendants deny all wrongdoing, and the settlement resolves the claims without any admission of liability.

Official Proof of Claim and Release Form

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Settlement Amount $15,000,000

Case Title Peter Frouws, et al. v. Lyons, et al.

Case Number 2:23-cv-00691-PHX-DJH

Court U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Class Period February 12, 2021 – March 10, 2023

Settlement Hearing Scheduled September 14, 2026 · final approval granted September 15, 2026 Judgment and Order signed by Judge Diane J. Humetewa

Claim Deadline September 28, 2026 (passed)

Administrator A.B. Data, Ltd.

Official Website Edgio Securities Litigation

Edgio $15M Securities Settlement (LLNW / EGIO): Who Qualifies and How to File a Claim