The merger eventually closed on August 18, 2023, with Apollo acquiring Arconic for $30 per share. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who sold Arconic common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Arconic class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Arconic class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Arconic class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery of the Arconic class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.