NEW YORK, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Alliance Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania ("Alliance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ALLB) (ISIN: US01890A1088) (CUSIP: 01890A108) concerning the proposed acquisition of Alliance by WSFS Financial Corporation ("WSFS").
Alliance shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Robert Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The investigation concerns whether the Alliance directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the Company and maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Alliance shareholders will receive either 0.28955 shares of WSFS common stock or $22.00 in cash for each common share of Alliance, subject to an overall allocation of exchanged shares into 70% common stock and 30% cash. However, synergies may not be fully reflected in the offer price.
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CONTACT:
Robert Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
212-661-1100 ext. 237
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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SOURCE Pomerantz LLP
