INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Commences Investigation Regarding the Sale of PrivateBancorp, Inc. to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased PrivateBancorp, Inc. PVTB stock prior to June 29, 2016.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of PrivateBancorp to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM ("CIBC") for US$18.80 in cash and 0.3657 of a CIBC share for each PrivateBancorp share. Based on the closing price of CIBC on the last business day prior to the merger announcement, this represents an approximate value of US$47.00 for each PrivateBancorp share. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/privatebancorp

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@zlk.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

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