Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of LNB Bancorp Inc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of LNB Bancorp Inc. ("LNB" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LNBB) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Northwest Bancshares, Inc. ("NWBI").       

Under the terms of the transaction, the NWBI would purchase LNB.  LNB shareholders would receive either 1.461 shares of NWBI or $18.70 in cash for each share of LNB owned. 

Our investigation concerns whether the LNB board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders. 

If you own LNB shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Craig Lowther
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
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