Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Jury Verdict
A US jury finds Musk liable for misleading shareholders during the acquisition process.
Acquisition Finalized
Musk completes the $44 billion purchase of Twitter and takes the company private.
Public Disclosure
Musk finally discloses a 9.2% stake; Twitter shares jump 27% in a single day.
Legal Deadline
The deadline for Musk to disclose his stake to the SEC passes without a filing.
Disclosure Threshold
Musk crosses the 5% ownership threshold in Twitter, triggering a 10-day SEC filing window.
A US federal jury has ruled that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict concludes a high-stakes class-action lawsuit that could result in significant financial penalties for the billionaire.
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