TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Securities Litigation
PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE
THIS FORM MUST BE DELIVERED BY DECEMBER 15, 2021.
If you purchased TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (“THS”) common stock on the open market between January 20, 2016, and November 2, 2016, inclusive, you may be a member of the Settlement Class and may be entitled to recover a portion of a Settlement Fund established in connection with a proposed Settlement of the action captioned Public Employees’ Retirement System Of Mississippi v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., No: 16-CV-10632 (N.D. Ill.) (the “Action”).
Excluded from the Class are: Defendants, the officers and directors of TreeHouse, members of their immediate families and their legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, and any entity in which Defendants have or had a controlling interest. Also excluded from the Class is any Person who satisfies the criteria for being a member of the Settlement Class but validly and timely requests exclusion (opts- out) in accordance with the requirements set by the Court.
If you purchased TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (“THS”) common stock on the open market between January 20, 2016, and November 2, 2016, inclusive, you may be a member of the Settlement Class and may be entitled to recover a portion of a Settlement Fund established in connection with a proposed Settlement of the action captioned Public Employees’ Retirement System Of Mississippi v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., No: 16-CV-10632 (N.D. Ill.) (the “Action”).
Excluded from the Class are: Defendants, the officers and directors of TreeHouse, members of their immediate families and their legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, and any entity in which Defendants have or had a controlling interest. Also excluded from the Class is any Person who satisfies the criteria for being a member of the Settlement Class but validly and timely requests exclusion (opts- out) in accordance with the requirements set by the Court.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
It is important that you completely read and understand the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement, available at www.TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com, including the
Plan of Allocation of the Net Settlement Fund set forth in the Notice. The Notice describes the proposed Settlement, how Settlement Class members are affected by
the Settlement, and the manner in which the Net Settlement Fund will be distributed if the Settlement and Plan of Allocation are approved by the Court. The Notice also
contains the definitions of many of the defined terms (which are indicated by initial capital letters) used in this Proof of Claim and Release Form (“Proof of Claim”).
By signing and submitting this Proof of Claim Form, you will be certifying that you have read and that you understand the Notice, including the terms of the releases
described therein and provided for herein.
A. To recover as a member of the Settlement Class, you must complete, sign, and mail, email, or submit this Proof of Claim Form in accordance with the instructions provided herein. If you fail to submit a valid and timely Proof of Claim in accordance with these instructions, your Claim may be rejected and you may be precluded from any recovery from the Settlement Fund created in connection with the proposed Settlement of the Action.
B. Submission of this Proof of Claim, however, does not ensure that you will share in the proceeds of Settlement of the Action.
C. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE FORM BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2021, ADDRESSED TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AS FOLLOWS: TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Sec. Litig., c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173054, Milwaukee, WI 53217; Tel: (877) 888-4955; email: info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com.
You will bear all risks of delay or non-delivery of your Proof of Claim.
D. If you are a member of the Settlement Class (as that term is defined in the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement (hereinafter, “Notice”) and you do not timely request exclusion in accordance with the instructions provided in the Notice, you will be bound by the terms of any order of dismissal or judgment entered in the Action, including the releases provided herein, WHETHER OR NOT YOU SUBMIT A PROOF OF CLAIM.
E. If you are a Settlement Class member, DO NOT submit both a Proof of Claim and a request for exclusion. Doing so will delay administration of the Settlement. If you both send in a Proof of Claim and Release formForm and seek to exclude yourself from the Settlement, your exclusion will be deemed invalid and your Proof of Claim will be administered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement described above.
A. To recover as a member of the Settlement Class, you must complete, sign, and mail, email, or submit this Proof of Claim Form in accordance with the instructions provided herein. If you fail to submit a valid and timely Proof of Claim in accordance with these instructions, your Claim may be rejected and you may be precluded from any recovery from the Settlement Fund created in connection with the proposed Settlement of the Action.
B. Submission of this Proof of Claim, however, does not ensure that you will share in the proceeds of Settlement of the Action.
C. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE FORM BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2021, ADDRESSED TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR AS FOLLOWS: TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Sec. Litig., c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173054, Milwaukee, WI 53217; Tel: (877) 888-4955; email: info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com.
You will bear all risks of delay or non-delivery of your Proof of Claim.
D. If you are a member of the Settlement Class (as that term is defined in the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement (hereinafter, “Notice”) and you do not timely request exclusion in accordance with the instructions provided in the Notice, you will be bound by the terms of any order of dismissal or judgment entered in the Action, including the releases provided herein, WHETHER OR NOT YOU SUBMIT A PROOF OF CLAIM.
E. If you are a Settlement Class member, DO NOT submit both a Proof of Claim and a request for exclusion. Doing so will delay administration of the Settlement. If you both send in a Proof of Claim and Release formForm and seek to exclude yourself from the Settlement, your exclusion will be deemed invalid and your Proof of Claim will be administered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement described above.
CLAIMANT IDENTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. If you purchased THS common stock and held the certificate(s) in your own name, you are the beneficial owner as well as the record owner. If, however, the
certificate(s) was/were registered in the name of a third party, such as a nominee or brokerage firm, you are the beneficial owner and the third party is the
record owner.
B. Use Section I of this form entitled “Claimant Information” to identify each owner of record (“nominee”), if different from the beneficial owner of THS common stock which forms the basis of this Claim
C. THIS PROOF OF CLAIM MUST BE FILED BY THE ACTUAL BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE THS COMMON STOCK UPON WHICH THIS CLAIM IS BASED, OR BY THEIR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES.
D. One Claim should be submitted for each separate legal entity. Separate Proof of Claim Forms should be submitted for each separate legal entity (e.g., a Claim from joint owners should not include separate transactions of just one of the joint owners, and an individual should not combine his or her IRA transactions with transactions made solely in the individual’s name). Conversely, a single Proof of Claim Form should be submitted on behalf of one legal entity, including all transactions made by that entity, no matter how many separate accounts that entity has (e.g., a corporation with multiple brokerage accounts should include all transactions made in all accounts on one Proof of Claim Form).
E. All joint owners must sign this Proof of Claim Form. Executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, and trustees must complete and sign this Proof of Claim on behalf of persons represented by them. Documentation establishing their authority must accompany this Proof of Claim and their titles or capacities must be stated.
F. The Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number and telephone number of the beneficial owner may be used in verifying the Claim. Failure to provide the foregoing information could delay verification of your Claim or result in rejection of the Claim.
B. Use Section I of this form entitled “Claimant Information” to identify each owner of record (“nominee”), if different from the beneficial owner of THS common stock which forms the basis of this Claim
C. THIS PROOF OF CLAIM MUST BE FILED BY THE ACTUAL BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE THS COMMON STOCK UPON WHICH THIS CLAIM IS BASED, OR BY THEIR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES.
D. One Claim should be submitted for each separate legal entity. Separate Proof of Claim Forms should be submitted for each separate legal entity (e.g., a Claim from joint owners should not include separate transactions of just one of the joint owners, and an individual should not combine his or her IRA transactions with transactions made solely in the individual’s name). Conversely, a single Proof of Claim Form should be submitted on behalf of one legal entity, including all transactions made by that entity, no matter how many separate accounts that entity has (e.g., a corporation with multiple brokerage accounts should include all transactions made in all accounts on one Proof of Claim Form).
E. All joint owners must sign this Proof of Claim Form. Executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, and trustees must complete and sign this Proof of Claim on behalf of persons represented by them. Documentation establishing their authority must accompany this Proof of Claim and their titles or capacities must be stated.
F. The Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number and telephone number of the beneficial owner may be used in verifying the Claim. Failure to provide the foregoing information could delay verification of your Claim or result in rejection of the Claim.
TRANSACTION SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONS
A. Use Section II of this form entitled “Schedule of Transactions in THS Common Stock” to supply all required details of your transaction(s) in THS common stock.
If you need more space or additional schedules, attach separate sheets giving all of the required information in substantially the same form. Sign and print or
type your name and Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number on each additional sheet.
B. List each transaction during the Class Period separately and in chronological order, by “contract” or “trade” date (as opposed to the “settlement” date), beginning with the earliest. You must accurately provide the month, day, and year of each transaction you list.
C. The price per share, paid or received, should be exclusive of all commissions, taxes, fees, and other charges.
D. Copies of broker confirmation slips or monthly statements of your transactions in THS common stock must be attached in Section III. If such documents are not in your possession, please obtain equivalent contemporaneous documents from your broker or financial advisor. A complete list of acceptable supporting documentation can be found at the Claims Administrator’s website: www.TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com. Failure to provide this documentation could delay verification of your Claim or result in rejection of your Claim.
E. NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILES: Certain Claimants with large numbers of transactions may request, or may be requested, to submit information regarding their transactions in electronic files. To obtain the mandatory electronic filing requirements and file layout, you may visit the website at www.TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com or you may email the Claims Administrator’s electronic filing department at info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com. Any file not in accordance with the required electronic filing format will be subject to rejection. Only one Claim should be submitted for each separate legal entity (see Section II.D. above) and the complete name of the beneficial owner(s) of the securities must be entered where called for (see Section II.E. above). No electronic files will be considered to have been submitted unless the Claims Administrator issues an email to that effect. Do not assume that your file has been received until you receive this email. If you do not receive such an email within 10 days of your submission, you should contact the electronic filing department at info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com to inquire about your file and confirm it was received.
B. List each transaction during the Class Period separately and in chronological order, by “contract” or “trade” date (as opposed to the “settlement” date), beginning with the earliest. You must accurately provide the month, day, and year of each transaction you list.
C. The price per share, paid or received, should be exclusive of all commissions, taxes, fees, and other charges.
D. Copies of broker confirmation slips or monthly statements of your transactions in THS common stock must be attached in Section III. If such documents are not in your possession, please obtain equivalent contemporaneous documents from your broker or financial advisor. A complete list of acceptable supporting documentation can be found at the Claims Administrator’s website: www.TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com. Failure to provide this documentation could delay verification of your Claim or result in rejection of your Claim.
E. NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILES: Certain Claimants with large numbers of transactions may request, or may be requested, to submit information regarding their transactions in electronic files. To obtain the mandatory electronic filing requirements and file layout, you may visit the website at www.TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com or you may email the Claims Administrator’s electronic filing department at info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com. Any file not in accordance with the required electronic filing format will be subject to rejection. Only one Claim should be submitted for each separate legal entity (see Section II.D. above) and the complete name of the beneficial owner(s) of the securities must be entered where called for (see Section II.E. above). No electronic files will be considered to have been submitted unless the Claims Administrator issues an email to that effect. Do not assume that your file has been received until you receive this email. If you do not receive such an email within 10 days of your submission, you should contact the electronic filing department at info@TreeHouseSecuritiesLitigation.com to inquire about your file and confirm it was received.