2. On July 26, 2016, Judge Breyer gave the US Consumer Settlement Agreement for US 2-liter diesel vehicles preliminary approval.
3. On July 29, 2016, Class Counsel and the Volkswagen and Audi lawyers (“Defendants’ Lawyers”) reported to Justice Belobaba of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the status of settlement discussions.
4. Class Counsel and the Defendants’ Lawyers are continuing to negotiate, aiming to settle the class actions in Canada concerning the diesel Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel motor vehicles. We are not able to report to you about the particulars of the settlement discussions.
5. On October 18, 2016, Class Counsel and the Defendants’ Lawyers are scheduled to appear before Justice Belobaba to report to him. If a settlement has been reached, Justice Belobaba will give directions for a settlement approval motion to be heard on December 19 and 20, 2016.
6. If on October 18, 2016 a settlement has not been reached, Justice Belobaba will direct that the certification motion be heard on December 19 and 20, 2016.