Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Astoria Financial Corporation

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Astoria Financial Corporation ("Astoria" or the "Company") AF concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by New York Community Bancorp ("NYCB").

Under the terms of the offer, the NYCB would acquire Astoria in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. Pursuant to the deal, Astoria stockholders would receive 1 share of NYCB and $0.50 per share of Astoria owned, currently worth a combined $16.60. According to Yahoo Finance, at least one analyst has set a target price of $20 per share for Astoria stock. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Astoria board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders. 

If you own Astoria shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin I Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com 
Website: http://www.hfesq.com 
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