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Bankrate, Inc.
Court case: In the Matter of Bankrate, Inc.
Bankrate cooked its Q2 2012 books to hit analyst targets, and the SEC set up a Fair Fund to pay back shareholders who got burned. If you held Bankrate stock during that period and lost money, there's a distribution fund for you.
Bankrate shareholders harmed by the company's intentionally manipulated financial results for the second quarter of 2012 in order to meet analyst estimates. Payout: Fair Fund approved for distribution to eligible investors (May 25, 2022). Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Bankrate shareholders who were harmed when the company deliberately manipulated its second-quarter 2012 financial results to meet analyst estimates — essentially investors who held or traded the stock while those false numbers were being reported.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Bankrate shareholders harmed by the company's intentionally manipulated financial results for the second quarter of 2012 in order to meet analyst estimates
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- The official case site (www.bankratefairfund.com) is no longer active — any site claiming to accept new claims for this fund is not legitimate.
- The Claims Bar Date passed before the May 25, 2022 disbursement order; no new claims can be accepted.
- Do not pay any third party who promises to recover these funds on your behalf — the administrator contact details are in the official SEC order.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Bankrate shareholders harmed by the company's intentionally manipulated financial results for the second quarter of 2012 in order to meet analyst estimates
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Fair Fund approved for distribution to eligible investors (May 25, 2022)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
JND Legal Administration
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
3-16786
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
In the Matter of Bankrate, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: In the Matter of Bankrate, Inc.
Common questions
Is the Bankrate, Inc. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Bankrate, Inc. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration. File only through the official settlement website (www.bankratefairfund.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Bankrate shareholders harmed by the company's intentionally manipulated financial results for the second quarter of 2012 in order to meet analyst estimates
How much can I get from the Bankrate, Inc. settlement?
Fair Fund approved for distribution to eligible investors (May 25, 2022). The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The official settlement source does not list a claim deadline for this record. Confirm the filing window on the official source before relying on it.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Bankrate, Inc. pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Bankrate, Inc. claim form?
The claim window for this settlement has closed. Check the official settlement site for payment status. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
What did Bankrate actually do wrong?
The company intentionally falsified its financial results for Q2 2012 to meet Wall Street analyst estimates. The SEC found this was fraud and ordered the company to fund a Fair Fund to pay back investors who were hurt.
Is there a deadline to file a claim?
No deadline is listed in the available case information. Check bankratefairfund.com directly — Fair Fund distribution windows can close without much public notice.
How much will I get?
The fund has been approved for distribution, but the per-claimant amount isn't fixed — it depends on your individual losses and the fund's allocation formula. Visit bankratefairfund.com for the full distribution plan.
How do I file?
Go to bankratefairfund.com — the official claims site run by the fund administrator. You'll need records of your Bankrate stock transactions from around Q2 2012.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.