NEW YORK, June 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PriceSmart, Inc. (“PriceSmart” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PSMT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether PriceSmart and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On October 25, 2018, PriceSmart disclosed disappointing financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2018.  PriceSmart also announced that its Chief Executive Officer had resigned and disclosed that certain financial statements would need to be restated to correct a balance sheet misclassification of certain assets. 

On this news, PriceSmart’s stock price fell $12.42 per share, or roughly 15.2%, to close at $69.15 per share on October 26, 2018.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com