Cases
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (MSL)
Merger
Overview
Overview
- Date:
- 5/1/2019
- Company Name:
- MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.
- Stock Symbol:
- MSL
- Company Name - Buyer:
- Hancock Whitney Corporation
- Stock Symbol - Buyer:
- HWC
- Status:
- Closed/Complete
- Merger Announcement Date:
- 4/30/2019
NEW YORK, May 1, 2019 – Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: MSL) on behalf of stockholders concerning the proposed merger with Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ: HWC).
Pursuant to the proposed transaction, announced on April 30, 2019, MidSouth stockholders will receive 0.2952 shares of Hancock for each share of MidSouth common stock owned. The investigation focuses on whether MidSouth and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to the Company’s stockholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether and by how much the proposed transaction undervalues the Company.
If you own MidSouth shares, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 308-1869, or by filling out the contact form below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Pursuant to the proposed transaction, announced on April 30, 2019, MidSouth stockholders will receive 0.2952 shares of Hancock for each share of MidSouth common stock owned. The investigation focuses on whether MidSouth and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to the Company’s stockholders by failing to conduct a fair process and whether and by how much the proposed transaction undervalues the Company.
If you own MidSouth shares, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 308-1869, or by filling out the contact form below. There is no cost or obligation to you.