FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / OptimumBank Holdings, Inc., the parent company of OptimumBank (www.OptimumBank.com) (NASDAQ: OPHC), a bank that provides a range of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Avi Zwelling, Esq., to the Company’s Board of Directors. The appointment is consistent with the Company’s strategy to strengthen its Board with experienced executives who add value as the Bank continues to grow its footprint in South Florida.

“We are very pleased to welcome Avi to the team as a member of the Board. His business knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to expand the Bank and create further awareness in the community,” said Moishe Gubin, Chairman of OptimumBank.

Avi Zwelling is an attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Zwelling’s law practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and Banking. Mr. Zwelling graduated from Columbia University, B.A. and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

“I am very excited to join the OptimumBank team. I have known Moishe Gubin for many years and have had the pleasure of working with him in many capacities. To be able to formalize my relationship with the bank and be a part of its growth is a very special opportunity that I look forward to building upon,” said Avi Zwelling.

About OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides a range of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. The company accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, savings, money market, NOW, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, commercial, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working capital needs. It also provides debit and ATM cards; investment, cash management, and notary and night depository services; and direct deposits, money orders, cashier’s checks, domestic collections, drive-in tellers, and banking by mail, as well as Internet banking services. In addition, the company engages in holding, managing, and disposing foreclosed real estate. It operates through three banking offices located in Broward County, Florida. OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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SOURCE: OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of General Electric Company (“GE”) (NYSE: GE) between December 15, 2016 and November 10, 2017. You are hereby notified that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. To get more information, go to:

http://www.zlk.com/plsra-c/general-electric-company?wire=3

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company’s various operating segments, including its Power segment, were underperforming Company projections, with order drops, excess inventories, and increased costs; (ii) in turn, the Company overstated GE’s full year 2017 guidance; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, General Electric’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

If you suffered a loss in GE, you have until January 2, 2018 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, California, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. The firm’s attorneys have extensive expertise and experience representing investors in securities litigation and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
30 Broad Street – 24th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Toll-Free: (877) 363-5972
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Genocea Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNCA) who purchased shares between August 4, 2016 and September 25, 2017. The action, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleges that the Company violated federal securities laws.

In particular, the complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that (i) the Company’s finances were insufficient to support Phase 3 trials of GEN-003; (ii) accordingly, Genocea had overstated the prospects for GEN-003; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, Genocea’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On September 25, 2017, Genocea disclosed that it was halting spending and activities on GEN-003 and exploring strategic alternatives for the drug. The Company also announced that it was cutting 40% of its workforce.

Shareholders have until January 2, 2018 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as lead plaintiff. You may choose to be an absent class member.

If you suffered a loss during the class period and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Joseph Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or visit http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-sb/genocea-biosciences-inc?wire=3.

Joseph Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:

Joseph Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
Fax: (347) 558-9665
www.kleinstocklaw.com

SOURCE: The Klein Law Firm

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BALA CYNWYD, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. (“Amplify” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BETR – News) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the sale of the Company to The Hershey Company (“Hershey”).

Click here to learn more: http://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/amplify-snack-brands-inc-nyse-betr/, or call 877-534-2590. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the transaction, Amplify shareholders will receive only $12.00 in cash for each share of Amplify stock they own. The investigation concerns whether the Board of Amplify breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and whether Hershey is underpaying for the Company. The transaction may undervalue the Company and would result in a loss for many Amplify shareholders. For example, shares of Amplify stock have traded at $16.93 per share.

If you own shares of Amplify stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 510, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by visiting http://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/amplify-snack-brands-inc-nyse-betr/, or calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

Brodsky & Smith, LLC is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits. The attorneys at Brodsky & Smith have been appointed by numerous courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel in class actions and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients and shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

SOURCE: Brodsky & Smith, LLC

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BALA CYNWYD, PA / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Barracuda Networks, Inc. (“Barracuda” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CUDA – News) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of federal and state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Thoma Bravo, LLC (“Thoma Bravo”).

Click here to learn more: http://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/barracuda-networks-inc-nyse-cuda/, or call: 877-534-2590. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the transaction, Barracuda shareholders will receive only $27.55 in cash for each share of Barracuda stock they own. The investigation concerns whether the Board of Barracuda breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and whether Thoma Bravo is underpaying for the Company. The transaction may undervalue the Company and would result in a loss for many Barracuda shareholders. For example, shares of Barracuda stock have traded at $40.53 per share and an analyst has set an $32.00 per share price target for Barracuda stock.

If you own shares of Barracuda stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 510, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by visiting http://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/barracuda-networks-inc-nyse-cuda/, or calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

Brodsky & Smith, LLC is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits. The attorneys at Brodsky & Smith have been appointed by numerous courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel in class actions and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients and shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

SOURCE: Brodsky & Smith, LLC

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased General Communication, Inc. (“General Communication” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GNCMA) stock prior to April 4, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of General Communication to Liberty Interactive Corporation for $32.50 per share, comprised of $27.50 in GCI Liberty Class A common stock and $5.00 in newly issued Series A preferred shares. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

http://www.zlkdocs.com/GNCMA-Info-Request-Form-ma-6008

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, Connecticut, California, and Washington D.C. The firm’s attorneys have extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities lawsuits and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. For more information, please feel free to contact any of the attorneys listed below. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Eduard Korsinsky, Esq.
30 Broad Street – 24th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Toll Free: (877) 363-5972
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2017 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased FNB Bancorp (“FNB Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FNBG) stock prior to December 11, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of FNB Bancorp to TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) for $40.81 per share. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

http://www.zlk.com/mna/fnb-bancorp

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

The investigation concerns whether the Board of FNB Bancorp breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into this transaction and whether TriCo Bancshares is underpaying for FNB Bancorp shares, thus unlawfully harming FNB Bancorp shareholders.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, Connecticut, California, and Washington D.C. The firm’s attorneys have extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities lawsuits and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. For more information, please feel free to contact any of the attorneys listed below. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Eduard Korsinsky, Esq.
30 Broad Street – 24th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Toll Free: (877) 363-5972
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

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