NEW YORK, July 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (“Eagle Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EGBN).   Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

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

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On July 17, 2019, Eagle Bancorp disclosed rising legal costs stemming from ongoing government investigations of “certain related-party transactions, retirement of former officers and directors, and the relationship between a local public official and the company, and its former officers and directors.” 

On this news, Eagle Bancorp’s stock price fell $14.30 per share, or 26.75%, to close at $39.15 per share on July 18, 2019.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 9980