franchise agreement

279 Pages·2015·3.45 MB·English

HILTON WORLDWIDE FRANCHISING LP

CURIO, A COLLECTION BY HILTON
FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
CANADA

Version Date: June 30, 2015

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you are entitled to receive this Disclosure Document under the laws of the provinces of
Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario or Prince Edward Island (“Disclosure Provinces”),
then this Disclosure Document has been provided to you under the Ontario Arthur Wishart Act
(Franchise Disclosure), 2000, the Alberta Franchises Act, the Prince Edward Island Franchises
Act, the New Brunswick Franchises Act, or Manitoba’s The Franchises Act ("Acts"),
respectively, and we will observe the 14-day waiting period after delivery of this Disclosure
Document. The certificates of our officers that are required by various Disclosure Provinces are
attached to this Disclosure Document after Article 29.

If you reside in a province other than the Disclosure Provinces, or if you reside in a Disclosure
Province but are subject to an exemption or exclusion under the Acts from the entitlement to
receive a Disclosure Document, then we have provided this Disclosure Document to you for
informational purposes only, and on a voluntary basis. The information in this Disclosure
Document has been prepared pursuant to the laws of the Disclosure Provinces for distribution to
prospective franchisees in those provinces who we are required to provide it to pursuant to the
Acts. Accordingly, some of the information contained in the Disclosure Document is specific to
prospective franchisees in one or more of the Disclosure Provinces only and, as a result, may
not be correct for you or applicable to the operation of a franchise in your area. You are
encouraged to make your own investigations to ensure the accuracy of the information.

If the Hotel is or will be located in the province of Quebec, please see Article 28 for certain
information that applies only to Hotels located in Quebec.

REQUIRED STATEMENTS (ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY)

The following paragraphs are required by the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 to
be included in this document.

1. A commercial credit report is a report which may include information on the Franchisor’s
business background, banking information, credit history and trade references. Such
reports may be obtained from private credit reporting companies and may provide
information useful in making an investment decision.

2. Independent legal and financial advice in relation to the Franchise Agreement should be
sought prior to entering into the Franchise Agreement.

3. A prospective Franchisee is strongly encouraged to contact any current or previous
Franchisees prior to entering into the Franchise Agreement.

4. The cost of goods and services acquired under the Franchise Agreement may not
correspond to the lowest cost of the goods and services available in the marketplace.

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REQUIRED STATEMENTS (PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RESIDENTS ONLY)

1. A prospective franchisee should seek information on the franchisor and on the
franchisor’s business background, banking affairs, credit history and trade references.

2. A prospective franchisee should seek expert independent legal and financial advice in
relation to franchising and the franchise agreement prior to entering into the franchise
agreement.

3. A prospective franchisee should contact current and previous franchisees prior to
entering into the franchise agreement.

4. Lists of current and previous franchisees and their contact information can be found in
this disclosure document.

REQUIRED STATEMENTS (NEW BRUNSWICK LOCATIONS ONLY)

Risk Warnings

1. A prospective franchisee should seek information on the franchisor and on the
franchisor’s business background, banking affairs, credit history and trade references.

2. A prospective franchisee should seek expert independent legal and financial advice in
relation to franchising and the franchise agreement prior to entering into the franchise
agreement.

3. A prospective franchisee should contact current and previous franchisees prior to
entering into the franchise agreement.

4. Lists of current and previous franchisees and their contact information can be found in
this disclosure document.

REQUIRED STATEMENTS (MANITOBA LOCATIONS ONLY)

Risk Warnings

1. A prospective franchisee should seek information on the franchisor and on the
franchisor’s business background, banking affairs, credit history and trade references.

2. A prospective franchisee should seek expert independent legal and financial advice in
relation to franchising and the franchise agreement before entering into the franchise
agreement.

3. A prospective franchisee should contact current and previous franchisees before
entering into the franchise agreement.

4. Lists of current and previous franchisees and their contact information can be found in
the disclosure document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1 BUSINESS BACKGROUND OF THE FRANCHISOR ....................................................... 1
ARTICLE 2 KEY PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................. 4
ARTICLE 3 CONVICTIONS, CHARGES, JUDGEMENTS AND ORDERS .......................................... 6
ARTICLE 4 BANKRUPTCY ................................................................................................................. 11
ARTICLE 5 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................................. 11
ARTICLE 6 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEES AND OTHER FEES ............................................................ 12
ARTICLE 7 OTHER COSTS OF ESTABLISHING THE FRANCHISE ................................................ 24
ARTICLE 8 ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS ....................................................................................... 28
ARTICLE 9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS ..................................................... 28
ARTICLE 10 FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS ...................................................................................... 28
ARTICLE 11 TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................... 29
ARTICLE 12 ADVERTISING INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 31
ARTICLE 13 ADMINISTRATION OF THE MONTHLY PROGRAM FEE .............................................. 34
ARTICLE 14 RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASE AND SALE OF GOODS
AND SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 34
ARTICLE 15 REBATES ........................................................................................................................ 39
ARTICLE 16 TRADEMARKS AND COMMERCIAL SYMBOLS ........................................................... 39
ARTICLE 17 LICENSES, PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS ............................................................ 41
ARTICLE 18 PERSONAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS, INCLUDING
SECURITY INTERESTS AND PERSONAL GUARANTIES ............................................ 43
ARTICLE 19 TERRITORY .................................................................................................................... 45
ARTICLE 20 INFORMATION ON OTHER FRANCHISEES ................................................................. 47
ARTICLE 21 AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE FRANCHISE ......................................................... 48
ARTICLE 22 TERMINATION, RENEWAL AND TRANSFER ............................................................... 49
ARTICLE 23 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (APPLICABLE ONLY IN THE PROVINCE
OF ONTARIO) .................................................................................................................. 53
ARTICLE 24 NOTICE OF RESCISSION AND EFFECT OF CANCELLATION IN ALBERTA
(APPLICABLE ONLY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA).............................................. 53
ARTICLE 25 RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IN ALBERTA (APPLICABLE ONLY IN THE
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA) .............................................................................................. 54
ARTICLE 26 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN NEW BRUNSWICK PROVINCE
ONLY ............................................................................................................................... 55
ARTICLE 27 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN MANITOBA PROVINCE ONLY ............ 55
ARTICLE 28 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE APPLICABLE IN QUEBEC PROVINCE ONLY ................ 55
ARTICLE 29 RECEIPT BY FRANCHISEE ........................................................................................... 59

TABLE OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A Franchise Agreement with Addendum
EXHIBIT A-1 Development Incentive Note
EXHIBIT B Hilton Information Technology System (HITS) Agreement
EXHIBIT B-1 Hilton Information Technology System (HITS) Agreement for Quebec
EXHIBIT C Franchise Application
EXHIBIT D Guaranty of Franchise Agreement
EXHIBIT E List of Current Franchisees
EXHIBIT F List of Former Franchisees
EXHIBIT G Voluntary Termination Agreement
EXHIBIT H Financial Statements
EXHIBIT I Table of Contents – Brand Standards Manual
EXHIBIT J Lender Comfort Letter Forms
EXHIBIT K Receipt

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ARTICLE 1
BUSINESS BACKGROUND OF THE FRANCHISOR

1.1 The Franchisor

To simplify the language in this Disclosure Document, “we” or “us” means Hilton Worldwide
Franchising LP. “You” means the person(s) who signs the Franchise Agreement. If you are a
business entity, “you” includes the business entity and its owners. The “Brand” refers to the
name or names under which we will license you to operate a hotel. This Disclosure Document
describes our franchise licenses for hotels which will operate under the “Curio” Brand in
Canada. Capitalized words not defined in this Disclosure Document have the meaning set forth
in the Franchise Agreement.

We are an English limited partnership with registered number LP015958, formed on March 12,
2014. Our principal business address is Maples Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD24 4QQ UK and our telephone number is [phone]. In connection
with the offer of this franchise, we do business under the name "Curio".

Our ultimate corporate parent is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation formed
in March 2010 (“Hilton Worldwide”), and publicly traded (NYSE: HLT) since December 2013.
Our indirect corporate parent is Hilton Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation f/k/a Hilton
Hotels Corporation ("HHC") that has conducted a guest lodging business since May 1946. HHC
was acquired by BH Hotels LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("BHH"), controlled by
investment funds affiliated with The Blackstone Group L.P., a leading global alternative asset
manager and provider of financial advisory services (NYSE: BX) (“Blackstone”) in July 2007.
HHC changed its name to Hilton Worldwide, Inc. (“HWI”), effective December 10, 2009. The
principal business address of our parents is 7930 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1100, McLean,
Virginia 22102 USA.

We became the franchisor of hotels which operate under the Curio Brand outside the 50 states
of the United States, its Territories and Possessions and the District of Columbia (“US”) on
October 15, 2014.

Under an “Operating Agreement,” we and our affiliates engaged HWI to perform each of our
respective duties and obligations as Franchisor under the Curio Franchise Agreements. As long
as the Operating Agreement is in effect, HWI will provide services to you on our behalf under
the terms of your Franchise Agreement, either directly or through other of our affiliates.
However, as the Franchisor, we will always be responsible for fulfilling all our duties and
obligations under your Franchise Agreement. If HWI fails to perform its obligations under the
Operating Agreement, then HWI may be replaced as the franchise service provider.

The person in Ontario authorized to accept service on our behalf is Larry Weinberg, Cassels
Brock & Blackwell, LLP, Suite 2100, 40 King Street W, Toronto ON M5H 3C2. The person in
Manitoba authorized to accept service on our behalf is Gregory J. Tallon, Thompson Dorfman
Sweatman LLP, 201 Portage Avenue, Suite 2200, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3. We do not
have a registered agent for service of process in the provinces of Alberta, New Brunswick or
Prince Edward Island or elsewhere in Canada.

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1.2 The Franchised Business

This Disclosure Document describes our franchise licenses for hotels which will operate outside
the United States under the Curio Brand.
We license the Curio hotel system (“System") consisting of the elements, including know-how,
that we periodically designate to identify hotels operating worldwide under the Brand. The
System is designed to provide distinctive, high-quality lodging service at hotels licensed under
the primary service mark “Curio.” The System currently includes the Brand and the Marks;
access to the Reservation Service; advertising, publicity and other marketing programs and
materials; training programs and materials; standards, specifications and policies for
construction, furnishing, operation, appearance and service of the hotel; and other elements we
refer to in the Franchise Agreement, in the Manual or in other communications to you, and
programs for our inspecting your hotel and consulting with you. We may add elements to the
System or modify, alter or delete elements of the System.
We franchise the non-exclusive right to use the System in the operation of your hotel, at a
specified location, under the Curio Brand. When we refer to a “Curio hotel” in this Disclosure
Document, we mean hotels licensed under the Curio Brand unless we make it clear otherwise.
You must follow the high standards we have established as the essence of the System and you
may be required to make future investments.
The Franchise Agreement you sign will provide for new development, change of ownership or
other re-licensing, or conversion, depending on your situation. These situations are referred to
in this Disclosure Document as "New Development," "Change of Ownership," “Re-licensing” and
"Conversion", respectively.
During the term of the franchise, we may offer to amend your Franchise Agreement as part of
the offer of a new program or for some other reason. If you agree to the proposed changes, you
must sign our then current form of amendment that will contain our standard estoppel and
general release. Our standard estoppel and general release provisions are included in the
Voluntary Termination Agreement attached as Exhibit L to this Disclosure Document.

1.3 Our Affiliates and Related Companies

HWI, through its subsidiaries, currently owns the following principal marks and their related
guest lodging systems (“Hilton Worldwide Brands”): Canopy® by Hilton, Conrad®, Curio™ - a
Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree® by Hilton, Embassy Suites® by Hilton, Hampton® by Hilton,
Hilton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Home2 Suites® by Hilton, Homewood Suites® by Hilton, and
Waldorf Astoria®.

Our affiliate, Hilton Franchise Holding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed in
September 2007 (“HFH”), has been the franchisor of Curio Brand hotels within the fifty states of
the United States of America, its Territories and the District of Columbia (“United States”) since
October 15, 2014, under a separate disclosure document.
HFH’s predecessors in the offer of these Brands in the United States include the following
entities for the specified Brands:

Brand Offered Predecessor Franchisor Entity Dates Offered
Canopy None Not Applicable
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Brand Offered Predecessor Franchisor Entity Dates Offered
Conrad Conrad Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Hilton Inns, Inc. September 2007 to October 2007
Curio – a Collection by Hilton Hilton Worldwide July 2, 2014 to October 14, 2014
DoubleTree Doubletree Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc. February 1989 to October 2007
Eforea Spa Doubletree Franchise LLC December 2011 to March 2015
Embassy Suites Franchise LLC December 2011 to March 2015
Hilton Franchise LLC December 2011 to March 2015
Embassy Suites Embassy Suites Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Promus Hotels, Inc. March 1984 to October 2007
Hampton Inn and Hampton Inns Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Hampton Inn & Suites Promus Hotels, Inc. March 1983 to October 2007
Hilton Hilton Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Hilton Inns, Inc. July 1962 to October 2007
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inns Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Hilton Inns, Inc. March 1990 to October 2007
Home2 Suites by Hilton HLT ESP Franchise LLC January 2009 to March 2015
Homewood Suites by Hilton Homewood Suites Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Promus Hotels, Inc. March 1988 to October 2007
Waldorf Astoria Waldorf Astoria Franchise LLC October 2007 to March 2015
Hilton Inns, Inc. January 2007 to October 2007

We may refer to ourselves and HFH as the “franchising entities” in this Disclosure Document.

The following subsidiaries of HWI provide products or services to our franchisees, and to other
hotels operating under Hilton Worldwide Brands:

• Hilton Reservations Worldwide, L.L.C. d/b/a Hilton Reservations & Customer Care,
successor-in-interest to Hilton Service Corporation ("Reservations Worldwide"), will
provide you with its national and international reservation services and systems
("Reservation Service"). (See Articles 6 and 14).

• Hilton Supply Management LLC (“HSM”) distributes hotel furniture, furnishings, fixtures,
equipment and supplies, and certain food and beverage supplies. If you are operating an
eforea spa, you must purchase certain products and other items from HSM for sale in
your spa. (See Articles 6 and 14).

• Hilton HHonors Worldwide, LLC ("Hilton HHonors Worldwide") owns, operates and
administers the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program. You must participate in the
programs of Hilton HHonors Worldwide. (See Article 6).

• Hilton Systems Solutions, LLC ("HSS") provides computer hardware, software and
support services for all the Hilton Family of Brands. HSS is the “Hilton” party to, and
signatory for, the HITS Agreement.

• Our affiliates may own, lease and/or manage Curio hotels throughout the world. In
certain situations, you may choose to have our affiliate manage your hotel under a
management agreement to be signed at the same time as, or after, you sign your
Franchise Agreement.

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ARTICLE 2
KEY PERSONNEL

Chief Executive Officer and President: Christopher J. Nassetta
Mr. Nassetta has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of the franchising entities
since October 2013. He has served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hilton
Worldwide since September 2013, and has held the same positions with HWI since December
2007. Mr. Nassetta was President and Chief Executive Officer of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., in
Bethesda, Maryland, from 2000 to November 2007.
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President: Kevin J. Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the
franchising entities since October 2013. He has served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive
Vice President of Hilton Worldwide since September 2013, and a Director of HWI since October
2013. Mr. Jacobs served as HWI’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Treasurer
from May 2009 to November 2012, and as HWI’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy
from June 2008 through May 2009.
General Counsel and Executive Vice President: Kristin A. Campbell
Ms. Campbell has served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of the franchising
entities since October 2013. She has served as General Counsel, Executive Vice President
and Secretary of Hilton Worldwide since October 2013, as a Director of HWI since October
2013, and as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of HWI since June
2011. Ms. Campbell served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of
Staples, Inc. in Framingham, Massachusetts from 2007 to June 2011.
Executive Vice President – Global Brands: James E. Holthouser
Mr. Holthouser has served as Executive Vice President – Global Brands of the franchising
entities and HWI since November 2012. He has served Executive Vice President – Global
Brands for Hilton Worldwide since September 2013, and has served as HWI’s Global Head –
Full Service Category since February 2009. Mr. Holthouser served as HWI’s Global Head –
Embassy Suites from March 2006 to August 2012, and served as HWI’s Senior Vice
President – Brand Management, Homewood Suites from December 1999 to March 2006.
Senior Vice President and Treasurer: Sean Dell’Orto
Mr. Dell’Orto has served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of the franchising entities since
September 2012. He has held these positions with Hilton Worldwide since September 2013
and has served as a Director of HWI since October 2013. Mr. Dell’Orto served as HWI’s Vice
President, Corporate Finance from February 2010 to September 2012. He served as Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Barceló Crestline Corporation, in Fairfax, Virginia,
from October 2009 to February 2010 and was Barceló’s Vice President and Treasurer from
October 2007 to October 2009.
President – Global Development: Ian R. Carter
Mr. Carter has served as President – Global Development of Hilton Worldwide and HWI since
September 2013. He served as President – Global Operations of HWI from March 2008 to
September 2013. Mr. Carter served as Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive
Officer of Hilton International, in Watford, United Kingdom, from January 2005 to March 2008.
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Executive Vice President: Simon Robert Vincent
Mr. Vincent has served as HWI’s Executive Vice President since March 2014, headquartered in
Watford, United Kingdom. He served as Executive Vice President of the international
franchising entities from May 2008 through June 2014, and as Hilton International’s Area
President Hilton UK and Ireland from January 2007 through June 2014. Mr. Vincent was Chief
Executive for Opodo Limited, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, from 2002 through
2006.

Senior Vice President: Brian Wilson
Mr. Wilson has served as our Senior Vice President since March 2014, and has served as
HWI’s Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Europe since September 2008. He
held similar positions with the international franchising entities from September 2008 through
June 2014. Mr. Wilson has been affiliated with Hilton International since September 1988,
holding various titles during his tenure, including Hilton International’s Executive Director - Legal
Administration & Deputy Secretary from March 1996 through June 2014. He is headquartered in
Watford, United Kingdom.

Vice President-International Controller: Stuart Beasley
Mr. Beasley has served as our Vice President-International Controller since June 2014 and has
held the same position with HWI since June 2014. He was previously HWI’s Senior Director-
Assistant Controller International from January 2013 to May 2014 and has been employed in
various capacities with HWI since January 2008. Mr. Beasley is headquartered in Watford,
United Kingdom.

Vice President Operations Finance EMEA: James Percival
Mr. Percival has served as a director of our general partner since August 2014, and has served
as HWI’s Vice President Operations Finance EMEA since April 2011. Before joining HWI, he
served as Vice President Finance with the Jumeirah Group in Dubai from March 2004 to March
2011. Mr. Percival is headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom.

Vice President Asset Management EMEA: James Tynan
Mr. Tynan has served as a director of our general partner since January 2015, and has also
served as HWI’s Vice President Asset Management EMEA since September 2009. He is
headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom.

Senior Vice President – Development – Americas: William Fortier
Mr. Fortier has served as Senior Vice President – Development – Americas of HWI and the
franchising entities since October 2007. He served as HWI’s Senior Vice President – Franchise
Development from May 2000 to October 2007.
Senior Vice President – Development – US and Canada: Matthew G. Wehling
Mr. Wehling has served as HWI’s Senior Vice President – Development – US and Canada since
January 2015. He was HWI’s Vice President and Managing Director – Development –
Northwest Region from October 2010 through December 2014. Mr. Wehling served as HWI’s
Vice President Franchise Development in the Central Region from September 2008 to October
2010. He served in various capacities for HWI, including Director – Franchise Development and
Senior Director – Franchise Development in the Central Region from 1999 to September 2008.
Vice President: Karen Boring Satterlee
Ms. Satterlee has served as Vice President and Senior Counsel – Global Franchise and
Development of HWI and the franchising entities since August 2009. She was Vice President
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and Assistant Secretary of our predecessor from March 2010 through June 2014. She is
currently based in Watford, United Kingdom.
Vice President: Lynette Lim
Ms. Lim has served as HWI’s Vice President and Senior Counsel-MEAP Development since
October 2010, and previously served as Senior Counsel-MEAP Development from April 2006 to
October 2010, based in Singapore. She is currently based in McLean, Virginia, USA.
Vice President – Product Management: Christopher Corpuel
Mr. Corpuel has served as HWI’s Vice President of Product Management since December
2012. He served as HWI’s Vice President Brand Services from December 2011 to December
2012, and as HWI’s Vice President Sustainability from March 2008 to December 2011.
ARTICLE 3
CONVICTIONS, CHARGES, JUDGEMENTS AND ORDERS

3.1 Fraud, Unfair or Deceptive Business Practices

None of us, our associates, or any of our directors, general partners and officers has been
convicted, within the past 10 years, of an offence involving franchises or other businesses,
fraud, embezzlement, unfair or deceptive business practices or a violation of a law that
regulates franchise or businesses. There are no such matters currently pending against any of
the foregoing.

3.2 Administrative Action

None of us, our associates, or any of our directors, general partners or officers has been subject
to an injunction or restrictive order imposed by a public agency involving franchises or other
businesses, nor been subject to an administrative order or penalty imposed under a law of any
jurisdiction. There are no such matters currently pending against any of the foregoing.

3.3 Civil Actions

Except as described below, none of us, our associates, or any of our directors, general partners
or officers has been found liable in a civil action of misrepresentation, unfair or deceptive
business practices or violating a law that regulates franchises or businesses, including a failure
to provide proper disclosure to a franchisee, nor is there any such action pending against any of
the foregoing.

A. PENDING ACTIONS – INVOLVING HWI (f/k/a HHC)

Kathleen Soule v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc. and Doe Defendants 1-50 (Circuit Court, First Circuit,
State of Hawaii, Civil No. 13-1-2790-10-KKS (Class Action)
On October 17, 2013, Kathleen Soule, individually and on behalf of all persons similarly situated
(“Plaintiff”), filed a civil class action complaint against HWI, alleging that failure to disclose at the
time a reservation was made that a resort fee was mandatory was a violation of Hawaii’s
Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Plaintiff sought restitution, disgorgement of gains,
actual, punitive and exemplary damages, statutory treble damages, pre-judgment interest, costs
and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees and other relief in an unspecified amount. Without
admitting any fault or wrongdoing, HWI entered into an agreed settlement with Plaintiff that was
submitted to the court for approval in February 2015. The court has not yet approved the
settlement.
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