Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Washington Banking Co.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Washington Banking Co. ("WBCO" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WBCO) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Heritage Financial Corporation ("Heritage").    

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On October 24, 2013, WBCO announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Heritage.  Under the terms of the agreement, WBCO shareholders will receive $2.75 in cash and 0.89 shares of Heritage per share of WBCO owned.

Our investigation concerns whether the WBCO 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 shareholders. 

If you own WBCO 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.
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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