Roadzen Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Meteora Capital for Alleged Contract Breach

Roadzen sues Meteora Capital over alleged contract breach By Investing.com

NEW YORK - Roadzen Inc. (NASDAQ: RDZN), a company specializing in AI-driven mobility and insurance technology with a market capitalization of $79.5 million, has initiated legal action against Meteora Capital Partners, LP, accusing the investment firm of willful breach of contract and causing harm to Roadzen's market value. The company's stock, currently trading at $1.03, has fallen over 78% in the past year, according to InvestingPro data, though analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued at current levels. The lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County, Florida, centers on a Forward Purchase Agreement from August 2023, where Meteora reportedly acquired 5 million Roadzen shares at a zero-cost basis and allegedly sold 1.8 million shares without fulfilling payment obligations. Roadzen is claiming approximately $19.5 million in contractual damages, in addition to further damages, asserting that Meteora's actions represent a serious violation of trust and transparency in capital markets. InvestingPro data reveals the company faces financial challenges, with a weak overall Financial Health Score and rapidly depleting cash reserves. The company reported revenue of $42.9 million in the last twelve months, with a concerning current ratio of 0.42. Rohan Malhotra, CEO of Roadzen, emphasized the significance of the lawsuit, stating it goes beyond a mere contractual dispute and is about holding parties accountable for their actions. The complaint details that Meteora continued to sell shares while allegedly making misleading statements about its ownership to evade payment to Roadzen. Meteora has countered with a position that it owes Roadzen a lesser amount of $914,726.53, which Roadzen has rejected, citing evidence of more extensive sales and greater resultant damage. Roadzen is represented by the law firm Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. in this case. The company, known for its AI innovations in the auto insurance sector, has received recognition for its work in telematics, generative AI, and computer vision. With its headquarters in Burlingame, California, and a global workforce of 320 employees, Roadzen continues to focus on the convergence of mobility and insurance technology. The lawsuit is part of a broader narrative in the financial world where contract enforcement and transparency are critical to maintaining trust in capital markets. As this legal battle unfolds, investors and market watchers will be observing the implications for both Roadzen and Meteora. For deeper insights into Roadzen's financial health and future prospects, InvestingPro subscribers have access to over 10 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics that can help inform investment decisions. This report is based on a press release statement from Roadzen Inc. and does not include any speculation or broader industry analysis. In other recent news, Roadzen Inc. disclosed the results of its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all seven director nominees and ratified ASA & Associates LLP as the company's independent auditor. This decision reflects strong shareholder confidence in the board's composition and the firm's auditing capabilities. Additionally, Roadzen issued $2.3 million in convertible notes through a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor, intended to provide additional capital for business operations. The notes, which have a 16% interest rate, are convertible into ordinary shares and include provisions for potential ownership limitations. Roadzen is also positioned to benefit from India's upcoming road safety regulations, which will require commercial vehicles to have advanced safety systems by 2026. The company's DrivebuddyAI platform has been recognized as compliant with the new standards, potentially opening a significant market opportunity. Furthermore, Roadzen secured a contract renewal to manage the Roadside Assistance program for India's largest general insurer, leveraging its StrandD platform to enhance service delivery. In a move to strengthen its technological offerings, Roadzen secured a patent in India for its driver risk assessment method, CARD, which provides real-time risk insights and encourages safer driving. The CARD system's validation by the Automotive Research Association of India underlines its compliance with upcoming safety standards. These developments underscore Roadzen's commitment to innovation in AI-driven mobility and insurance solutions.

Roadzen Inc. Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Meteora for Breach of Contract to the Terms of the Forward Purchase Agreement

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) ("Roadzen" or the "Company"), a global leader in AI-driven mobility and insurance technology, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in Florida against Meteora Capital Partners, LP ("Meteora") and affiliated entities, alleging willful breach of contract and conduct that has damaged Roadzen and its public market value. The lawsuit is pending in Palm Beach County, Florida, Case Number 50-2025-CA-003675-XXXA-MB. The lawsuit stems from a Forward Purchase Agreement (FPA) signed in August 2023, under which, as stated in the complaint, Meteora acquired 5 million shares in Roadzen at effectively a zero-cost basis. In exchange, Meteora agreed to remit proceeds from the sale of those shares to Roadzen under specific, clearly defined contractual mechanisms. Roadzen alleges that, despite negotiated safeguards, Meteora sold over 1.8 million shares without honoring its payment obligations or providing the required notices under the FPA. Roadzen is pursuing a contractual claim of approximately $19.5 million plus additional damages. "Meteora's actions, as alleged in our complaint, reflect a willful breach of contract and a serious violation of trust," said Rohan Malhotra, CEO of Roadzen. "Meteora's conduct is not just a contractual breach -- it undermines the fundamental principles of transparency and trust in capital markets," Mr. Malhotra added. "This agreement was designed to protect Roadzen and its shareholders from precisely this kind of behavior. This isn't just about a contractual dispute -- it's about holding parties accountable for their actions." According to the complaint, Meteora continued to offload shares while making misleading statements about their ownership to avoid paying what was contractually owed to Roadzen. Roadzen further notes that Meteora's position is that it owes $914,726.53 pursuant to the terms of the Forward Purchase Agreement -- an amount the company rejected, citing breach of contract and evidence that the scope of Meteora's sales and resulting damage was significantly higher. The case has been filed in the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida. Roadzen is represented by Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. About Roadzen Inc. Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) is a global technology company transforming auto insurance using advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Thousands of clients, from the world's leading insurers, carmakers, and fleets to dealerships and auto insurance agents, use Roadzen's technology to build new products, sell insurance, process claims, and improve road safety. Roadzen's pioneering work in telematics, generative AI, and computer vision has earned recognition as a top AI innovator by publications such as Forbes, Fortune, and Financial Express. Roadzen's mission is to continue advancing AI research at the intersection of mobility and insurance, ushering in a world where accidents are prevented, premiums are fair, and claims are processed within minutes, not weeks. Headquartered in Burlingame, California, the Company has 320 employees across its global offices in the U.S., U.K. and India. To learn more, please visit www.roadzen.ai. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "should," "could," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," and "continue," or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Roadzen's plans to pursue the lawsuit against Meteora described above, and the potential outcomes of such litigation, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release. 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