Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Pacific Capital Bancorp

NEW YORK, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Pacific Capital Bancorp ("Pacific Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PCBC) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by UnionBanCal in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. 

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On March 12, 2012, it was announced that Pacific Capital and UnionBanCal have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which UnionBanCal will acquire Pacific Capital.  Under the agreement, Pacific Capital shareholders will receive $46.00 per share held. 

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

If you own Pacific Capital 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:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Benjamin Sachs-Michaels
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email:  bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com   
Website:  http://www.hfesq.com

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