The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Flowers Foods, Inc.
Investors and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors
who purchased Flowers Foods, Inc. (“Flowers Foods” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FLO) securities between February 7, 2013, and August 10, 2016. Flowers Foods investors have until
October 11, 2016 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements.
Investors suffering losses on their Flowers Foods investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to
discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint charges Flowers Foods and certain of its officers with violations of the federal securities laws. Specifically,
the complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that the Company was
improperly classifying employees as independent contractors; (2) that the misclassification exposed the Company to legal liability
and/or negative regulatory action; (3) that proper classification would have a negative impact on the Company’s operations; and (4)
that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about Flowers Foods’ business, operations, and prospects, were false and
misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
If you purchased shares of Flowers Foods during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than October 11,
2016 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the Class
you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of
the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your
rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070
Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email
to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at
http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
www.howardsmithlaw.com
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