CLASS ACTION UPDATE for PSMT, MBNKF and EQBK: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 26, 2019 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have until the deadlines listed to petition the court and further details about the cases can be found at the links provided.

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQGS: PSMT)

Class Period: October 26, 2017 - October 25, 2018
Lead Plaintiff Deadline : July 22, 2019
Join the action: https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/pricesmart-inc-loss-form?prid=2095&wire=1

Allegations: PriceSmart, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's omni-channel business strategy had failed to reach key operating goals; (2) the Company's South America distribution strategy had failed to realize key cost saving goals; (3) the Company had invested Trinidad and Tobago dollars into certificates of deposits with financial institutions; (4) that these investments had been improperly classified as cash and cash equivalents; (5) the relevant corrections would materially impact financial statements; (6) there was a material weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting; (7) increasing competition negatively impacted the Company's revenue and profitability; and (8) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

To learn more about the PriceSmart, Inc. class action contact jlevi@levikorsinsky.com.

Metro Bank PLC (OTC PINK: MBNKF)

Class Period: March 6, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Lead Plaintiff Deadline : July 29, 2019
Join the action: https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/metro-bank-plc-loss-form?prid=2095&wire=1

Allegations: During the class period, Metro Bank PLC made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Metro Bank misclassified the risk terms of many of its loans; (2) accordingly, Metro Bank failed to maintain sufficient capital; (3) this conduct would lead to investigations by the PRA and FCA; (4) this conduct would also lead to the reduction of deposits at Metro Bank from larger commercial and partnership clients; and (5) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.

To learn more about the Metro Bank PLC class action contact jlevi@levikorsinsky.com.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQBK)

Class Period: May 11, 2018 - April 22, 2019
Lead Plaintiff Deadline : July 12, 2019
Join the action: https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/equity-bancshares-inc-loss-form?prid=2095&wire=1

Allegations: Equity Bancshares, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements throughout the class period and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal controls to assess credit risk; (2) as a result, certain of the Company's loans posed an increased risk of loss; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur significant losses for certain substandard loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

To learn more about the Equity Bancshares, Inc. class action contact jlevi@levikorsinsky.com.

You have until the lead plaintiff deadlines to request the court appoint as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

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SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP