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Extract to table / expert-retention-letter-hargrove.docx
expert-retention-letter-hargrove.docx
Parties
HARKNESS LLP
Aurelius Global Media Group PLC
Pacific Lantern Digital Pty Ltd
Frank Music Corp
Pryce LLP
Pearce LLP
Dates
February 20, 2026
April 1, 2024
January 31, 2026
June 30, 2021
March 15, 2024
March 7, 2026
Amounts
$2.36
$145
$312
$1.43
$14.2
$22.4
$9.7
$6.5
$38.6
$41.3
Obligations
While the matter is currently in the pre-suit assessment phase, we anticipate that formal litigation may be commenced as early as the second quarter of 2026, and Hargrove's work product must be developed with the understanding that it may ultimately be presented in a federal court proceeding
In conducting this analysis, Hargrove shall examine and utilize Aurelius's existing licensing agreements with authorized platforms as comparable transactions
Hargrove shall develop a rigorous apportionment methodology that combines the lost licensing revenue component (preliminarily estimated at $14
To the extent data becomes available regarding the downstream revenues earned by the four identified FAST channel sublicensees (Brindoval Channel Networks, BrightLoop Media, Velvet Stream Partners, and Pacific Lantern Digital) that are attributable to Aurelius-owned content, Hargrove shall analyze such data and incorporate it into the damages model as appropriate
Deliverables Hargrove shall prepare and deliver the following work product in connection with this engagement: (a) Preliminary Damages Report
A preliminary damages report, suitable for use in formulating the pre-suit demand letter and supporting Calderwood & Harkness's assessment of the damages exposure, shall be delivered on or before March 7, 2026