SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of Banc of California, Inc. (BANC)

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2016

The investigation concerns whether Banc of California and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

On October 18, 2016, Seeking Alpha published a report alleging that Banc of California had been concealing its numerous connections with Jason Galanis, who had been convicted of criminal securities fraud, including that: (1) Banc of California CEO Jason Sugarman was the founder, CEO, and indirect owner of a company controlled by Galanis; and (2) Galanis controlled Banc of California's founding shareholder. The article also wrote that Banc of California had used an off-balance sheet entity to make loans to insiders. Following this news, Banc of California stock dropped over 29% per share to close at $11.26 per share on October 18, 2016.

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, or if you purchased shares of Banc of California, you can assist this investigation by visiting the firm's site: http://www.bgandg.com/banc or by contacting Peretz Bronstein or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Hurwitz of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484 or via email info@bgandg.com.  Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, email and telephone number.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique.  Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients.  In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration.   Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Yael Hurwitz
212-697-6484 | info@bgandg.com