{"id":958333,"date":"2026-05-05T13:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hareholder-alert-the-ma-class-action-firm-is-investigating-the-merger-pflc-espr-lksb-and-mkc\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:18:32","slug":"hareholder-alert-the-ma-class-action-firm-is-investigating-the-merger-pflc-espr-lksb-and-mkc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hareholder-alert-the-ma-class-action-firm-is-investigating-the-merger-pflc-espr-lksb-and-mkc\/","title":{"rendered":"$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&amp;A Class Action Firm Is Investigating The Merger\u2014PFLC, ESPR, LKSB, and MKC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>NEW YORK, May  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <strong>Class Action Attorney\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=hWLh-bzWB_F6QWJ1UbDcmAsy_YIAW4Z_rwKoMylV_L40lBKO-E799h3wDP5tXLYvxXw8ODfGaMuNrdhR8ubuWmDBdlHNk6xuLP_fhvVKqfVdw76wEsIm66_3qXJVV8i439zXyFsHy9O_E3T2ved1OggkGlEZDkJQOUgJYe2xOMt-64UxdHRsSOKWeHi-eN7e748jadCex_TCrkDtR2issA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Juan Monteverde<\/a><strong> with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=UtwM8K3EueY64W2BI_i7eLBwQelXMjy2FzLkkcrDSqjSbn8aJWVaOZJ8ulsS8u53pLb2B_J0tit4ESC3pOcajSrMnye1f8hzo9SMXI0DqN08J47-BoKPTcbaFr8wO7pT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Monteverde &amp; Associates PC<\/u><\/a> (the \u201cM&amp;A Class Action Firm\u201d), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a <strong>Top 50\u00a0Firm <\/strong>in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the<strong>\u00a0Empire State Building<\/strong>\u00a0in New York City and are investigating<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n          <strong>Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/PFLC\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <strong>PFLC<\/strong><br \/>\n          <\/a><br \/>\n          <strong>)\u00a0<\/strong>related to its merger with Banner Corporation. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Pacific Financial shareholders are expected to receive 0.2633 share of Banner common stock for each share of Pacific Financial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Click here for more information <\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8gX0HtxznwmQEWbnzJCMxa6T_vtp5Y63N-obYWpH4lR1Hc6N436eby1N6SPviz1la9roYLrmVoDsleNPS9kQFu-dQOVWyVEOpXYsYmSc29KvmWxHiYxcYAmTiCZCEvgNwBzbjU4tTIpSIbklxgfcBL_zVrDC5I9jhhVxa_QTGXRB1du3xERa0MjTQsL1mtBgWTo7t4rI7K0fHWEVZ_PFEw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <strong>https:\/\/monteverdelaw.com\/case\/pacific-financial-corporation\/<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <strong>. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n          <strong>Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ESPR\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <strong>ESPR<\/strong><br \/>\n          <\/a><br \/>\n          <strong>)<\/strong> related to its sale to funds managed by ARCHIMED. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Esperion shareholders are expected to receive $3.16 per share in cash and the right to participate in contingent milestone payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Click here for more information <\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8gX0HtxznwmQEWbnzJCMxa6T_vtp5Y63N-obYWpH4lQiG0SRTXS3Nt1DWY-kUIs33NDt1DSSRFsnKhViAMSa3xgmrIDjhqQvBf5t7RP6t6keS1OuFuZPXLW3Woq6WDdRyz-ojjYoVuIyKMgx8CyAh947hfHPckObjTaS5isBjOOFL0lAQ4SUmm9lz_SR-0pY\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <strong>https:\/\/monteverdelaw.com\/case\/esperion-therapeutics-inc\/<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <strong>. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n          <strong>Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. (OTCMKTS:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/LKSB\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <strong>LKSB<\/strong><br \/>\n          <\/a><br \/>\n          <strong>)<\/strong> related to its sale to Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Lakeside shareholders are expected to receive $19.58 in cash per share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Click here for more information <\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8gX0HtxznwmQEWbnzJCMxa6T_vtp5Y63N-obYWpH4lRGnZqZ496TTualAsO2G7D0R18NlNX7aUZjdVCzWTDJgtuEnyGyF8UJrqJoDMt6MMPWd-L3UiYtP_Ix8e6M9XdVicytncBHcmQ5l8Qc4OAHW35fgY_w811Vl2tZqEBAKzUov29HZ0FyGXhVGmKBxU5M\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <strong>https:\/\/monteverdelaw.com\/case\/lakeside-bancshares-inc\/<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <strong>. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">\n          <strong>McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/MKC\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <strong>MKC<\/strong><br \/>\n          <\/a><br \/>\n          <strong>)\u00a0<\/strong>related to its merger with Unilever\u2019s Foods business. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, McCormick shareholders will own approximately 35.0% of the combined company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Click here for more info <\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8gX0HtxznwmQEWbnzJCMxa6T_vtp5Y63N-obYWpH4lRYyzVdFNvqEDD-03ZY7Sz0GMjaoy3AvUVWUJe7WgnrFjh0j9cRmkg0cTvGJgWWVaVOLiUDq-JGk_WwaeaRr1ycIP8NChzO_Q7vziv4udRAafazXO0apcxhZNSBs9Y5AaNCxwgJVPFI6e2ACVc1c2m9Paysen6a6hPBeqJyzhS5eA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <strong>https:\/\/monteverdelaw.com\/case\/mccormick-company-incorporated\/<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <strong>.<\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong>It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE THE SAME. <\/strong>Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:decimal\">\n<li>Do you file class actions and go to Court?<\/li>\n<li>When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?<\/li>\n<li>What cases did you recover money in and how much?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Monteverde &amp; Associates PC<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders\u2026and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S.\u00a0Supreme Court.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>No company, director or officer is above the law.<\/strong> If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=2sj38IpTMdPsLq2I-u_GU4GLg10vEvZ7Ofm7W41Mrxn-v1-cWpuWXLqhGmZQ1pjJoNPkA0M6OGpHAcfRGyiGN2kfRO-SRMRdy8ZHmDSb9vt9dmPne7zHtVkzkKaoSUPd1pyLb_fGTdNjV3cpKIu2c4IUsQOwxIyF0OjipH6crYeCLalHREBPek3XA7nAsu7y\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>website<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ee1RqbuWVC5cxEWBh-JX0o2KobC9EsWDjmrrWvT2VPietveDuf_EORVH689FVZVbN4Yw7Wc5vB7mKoUWvB30qXzwIXM3vsqFMYPQkGX29clRXFgaQgb5UC5DeTN8Qt7e\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.<\/p>\n<p>Contact:<br \/>Juan Monteverde, Esq.<br \/>MONTEVERDE &amp; ASSOCIATES PC<br \/><strong>The Empire State Building<\/strong><br \/>350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740<br \/>New York, NY 10118<br \/>United States of America<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ee1RqbuWVC5cxEWBh-JX0o2KobC9EsWDjmrrWvT2VPiPnpheDhepB8Op9pHE54sagXOkjHZ2scs7xGZhPkssSydpmOjj_46qxd5vACgjOfw7duDQjo1KQeKEiZlnpXgz\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com<\/u><\/a><br \/>Tel: (212) 971-1341<\/p>\n<p>Attorney Advertising. (C) 2026 Monteverde &amp; Associates PC.\u00a0The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde &amp; Associates PC (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=hWASZ6_S5Mtc5j6vlK2ytxiQ8lB7isPjRxdocex7Kni4VVjEj3V2ao8q1a1wW-rz9JADcna1gNtisNEuHEddp2YPdCFv_mh0LXJUHBtERAo3v-Pr_vdTCZu_y-yajmccZaQoBQt6zolucT5OTV2paw7EqZNG-BqlyMw2c-rEmBWURukVzk_2h1hStsMQdBc-QTEDM_oa62GxHZt5j2-quoNWc6nBWTSZ8k6ormUYF_4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>www.monteverdelaw.com<\/u><\/a>).\u00a0 Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcxMzUxOSM3NTg0MjA5IzIxODQzNTk=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZDcyMWZjZjEtOGQ2Mi00Y2YxLWFlMTMtYTllMGMyYjMyZjc0LTExOTU5MTMtMjAyNi0wNS0wNS1lbg==\/tiny\/Monteverde-Associates-PC.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Class Action Attorney\u00a0Juan Monteverde with Monteverde &amp; Associates PC (the \u201cM&amp;A Class Action Firm\u201d), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50\u00a0Firm in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the\u00a0Empire State Building\u00a0in New York City and are investigating Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX:\u00a0 PFLC )\u00a0related to its merger with Banner Corporation. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Pacific Financial shareholders are expected to receive 0.2633 share of Banner common stock for each share of Pacific Financial. Click here for more information https:\/\/monteverdelaw.com\/case\/pacific-financial-corporation\/ . It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you. Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. 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