The amount is now $9.5m, compared to $17.1m.

Horizon said the settlement will not affect the merger consideration to be received by stockholders.

A special meeting has been scheduled for 25 February, when holders will vote on the Matson takeover.

Matson plans to buy Horizon in a $450m deal which is to go forward after Horizon sells its Hawaii business and four ships to Pasha Hawaii.

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