The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PacWest Bancorp (“PacWest” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PACW) for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. PacWest is the subject of an article published by Bloomberg on May 3, 2023, Titled: “Regional Banks Sink as PacWest Weighs Strategic Options.” According to Bloomberg, “PacWest Bancorp led a renewed slide in regional banks after a report that it’s weighing strategic options including a sale heightened concerns that the turmoil engulfing smaller lenders is far from over.” Based on this news, shares of PacWest fell sharply in after hours trading.

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