We are investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of JMP Group LLC (“JMP Group” or the “Company”) (NYSE:JMP) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: CFG). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company’s shareholders will receive $7.50 per share in cash for each share of JMP Group common stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $149 million.
WeissLaw LLP is investigating whether (i) JMP Group’s board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $7.50 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates JMP Group’s shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.