Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business and it has protection and indemnity insurance that would be expected to cover any damages. Except as described below, we are not currently involved in any litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any litigation threatened against us, the outcome of which would, in our judgment based on information currently available to us, have the potential for a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Workers ’ Committee of Navilusal Cia. Ltda.
On October 8, 2024, the Workers’ Committee of Navilusal Cia. Ltda. filed an action (the “Complaint”) with the Ministry of Labor in the Republic of Ecuador against Navilusal Cia. Ltda. (“Navilusal”), a subsidiary of the Company, alleging, among other things, Navilusal’s failure to pay a surcharge on gross sales and a percent of net profits of Ecuadorian subsidiary companies Metrohotel and Marventura, and monetary damages related thereto. The Company entered into mediation with the involved parties and agreed to settle the matter and have the Complaint dismissed for an immaterial amount. The settlement includes no admission of liability, wrongdoing, or fault by the Company or Navilusal.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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