NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP
(www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board
of directors of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. ("MCBI" or the
"Company") (NASDAQ: MCBI) concerning the proposed acquisition of
the Company by East West Bancorp, Inc. ("EWBC").
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On September 18, 2013, MCBI
announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant
to which the Company will be acquired by EWBC. Under the
terms of the agreement, MCBI shareholders will receive the lesser
of $14.60 per share or 1.72 per-share
tangible equity.
Our investigation concerns whether the MCBI 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 MCBI 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 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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