Apple COO Transition Signals New Era — But a $490M Payout Is Still on the Table

Court: N.D. California

Case: 4:19-cv-02033

Apple AAPL announced a major leadership shift this week: longtime Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will begin transitioning his role to Sabih Khan later this month. Williams, known for launching the Apple Watch and leading Apple’s health and design teams, will retire later this year after nearly three decades at the company.

Khan, Apple’s SVP of Operations since 2019, has been central to shaping Apple’s global supply chain — including sustainability goals and advanced manufacturing. Analysts see the move as a steady, planned transition, with Apple emphasizing Khan’s deep experience and strategic leadership across the U.S., China, India, and Southeast Asia.

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While investors digest leadership changes and long-term operational continuity, there’s another key development many might’ve overlooked — Apple’s $490 million investor settlement over past issues with iPhone demand disclosures in China.

• Nov 1, 2018: Tim Cook says China isn’t among countries with sales pressure.
• Jan 2, 2019: Apple cuts its revenue forecast by $9B, citing weak iPhone sales in China.
• Jan 3, 2019: AAPL stock drops 10%.
• Apr 16, 2019: Investors sue Apple for misleading statements on Chinese demand.

• Apple agreed to a $490M settlement earlier this year.
• If you bought AAPL stock during the affected period, you may still be eligible.
• Late claims are currently being accepted.
• Payouts usually take 8–12 months after court approval.

You can check more information about it and file for a payout HERE.

What are your thoughts on Apple’s next chapter? Watching AAPL’s leadership… or looking into your claim while it unfolds?