Aug 7 (Reuters) - IOOF Holdings Ltd IFL.AX :
* ASX ALERT-PROVIDENT CLASS ACTION-IFL.AX
* AMOUNT AET IS EXPECTED TO BE OBLIGED TO PAY TO PLAINTIFFS AND GROUP MEMBERS IN PROVIDENT PROCEEDINGS IS $44.25 MILLION
* AGREED SETTLEMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO WHICH AET IS PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH ROLE AS DEBENTURE TRUSTEE OF PROVIDENT CAPITAL