We are investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Elmira Savings Bank (“Elmira Savings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ESBK) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Community Bank System, Inc. (“Community Bank”) (NYSE: CBU). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company’s shareholders will receive $23.10 per share in cash for each share of Elmira Savings common stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $82.8 million.
WeissLaw LLP is investigating whether (i) Elmira Savings' board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $23.10 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Elmira Savings' shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.