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Item 8.01. Other Events
The European Commission concluded its investigation of all major European truck manufacturers and reached a settlement with the Company on July 19, 2016. Following the settlement, legal proceedings seeking damages were filed against all major European truck manufacturers. In most jurisdictions, the limitation period for initiating legal claims has expired.
The legal proceedings are moving through the court systems. In 2023, several European courts issued judgments; some have been favorable while others have been unfavorable and are being appealed. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the legal claims. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company settled with several claimants. Based on these settlements and judgments, the Company will record in the first quarter 2023, a non-recurring pre-tax charge of $600 million ($446 million after-tax) for the estimable total cost. The estimate may be adjusted as the legal process continues, which could have a material impact on the Company’s financial results.
Customer demand is strong for PACCAR’s industry leading trucks and transportation solutions in all markets. PACCAR and its customers are realizing the operational benefits of the new range of heavy and medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF trucks. These new trucks are successful in the market due to their premium quality, excellent fuel efficiency and low operating costs.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
The following is furnished as an Exhibit to this Report.
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PACCAR Inc | ||||||
| Date: April 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ M. K. Walton | ||||
| M. K. Walton Vice President and General Counsel | ||||||