HENDERSONVILLE, TN / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2020 / The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles, who has been leading the fight to protect shareholder rights for over 18 years, announces that a purchaser of Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) filed a class action complaint against the Company for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 between August 12, 2019 and January 28, 2020. Hanmi operates as the holding company for Hanmi Bank, which provides business banking products and services in the United States.
Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC) Accused of Misleading Shareholders
According to the complaint, on August 12, 2019, Hanmi announced that it would be unable to timely file its quarterly report due to an evaluation of "the classification of a single $40.7 million credit relationship… and the related adjustment to the allowance for loan and lease losses." Hanmi acknowledged the review could affect the financial statements included in the report and could indicate a possible internal control deficiency related to construction lending, but failed to disclose that the troubled loan could lead to future provisions in the millions. Then, on January 28, 2020, Hanmi reported net income of $3.1 million for the quarter, including an additional "$6.9 million specific provision for loan and lease losses related to a previously identified $39.7 million troubled loan relationship." To secure the loan relationship, Hanmi disclosed that the Company "received current appraisals on the personal property… and have provided for a specific allowance in the lower range of the appraised values." On this news, Hanmi's stock price fell almost 10% to close at $16.99 per share.
Hanmi Shareholders Urged to Contact the Firm
If you purchased Hanmi securities, have information, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Timothy L. Miles, Esquire, at 615-587-7384, Toll-Free at 855-846-6529, or by email to tmiles@timmileslaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and the number shares owned.
About Timothy L. Miles
Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2020 Top Ranked Lawyer and a 2020 Top Rated Litigator. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Awards: Top Rated Litigator by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM (2019); 2019 Elite Lawyer of The South by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM (2019); Member of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association (2017-2019); AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubble® (2014-2020); PRR AV Preeminent Rating on Lawyers.com (2017 & 2019); The Top-Rated Lawyer in Litigation™ for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability (Martindale-Hubble® 2015); Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019); Superb Rated Attorney (Avvo); Avvo Top Rated Lawyer for 2017 & 2018 (Avvo). Mr. Miles has authored numerous publications advocating for shareholdings including most recently: Free Portfolio Monitoring Services Offered by Plaintiff Securities Firms Provides Significant Benefits To Investors (Timothy L. Miles, Dec. 3, 2019).
Contact:
Timothy L. Miles, Esq.
Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
124 Shiloh Ridge
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Telephone: (855-846-6529)
Email: tmiles@timmileslaw.com Website: www.timmileslaw.com
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