Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc.

Sep 30, 2014

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. ("Simplicity" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SMPL) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by HomeStreet, Inc. ("HomeStreet").

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Under the terms of the transaction, HomeStreet would acquire Simplicity.  Simplicity shareholders are being offered one share of HomeStreet common stock for each share owned of Simplicity common stock, subject to adjustment if HomeStreet's closing stock price during a specified measurement period prior to closing is more than $20 or less than $15 per share.

Our investigation concerns whether the Simplicity 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 Simplicity 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
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website: http://www.hfesq.com

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