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Simplicity Bancorp beats by $0.03, misses on revenue
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SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Simplicity Bancorp posts 2Q profit
Automated Insights - Fri Feb 06, 4:10AM CST
COVINA, Calif. (AP) _ Simplicity Bancorp Inc. (SMPL) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $940,000.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 05, 7:30PM CST
Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" (Nasdaq:SMPL), the holding company for Simplicity Bank (the "Bank" , reported net income of $940,000, or $0.13 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 and $2.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the six months then ended. This compares to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 and $2.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share for the six months then ended. The decrease in net income for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2014 was due primarily to decreases in net interest income and noninterest income, partially offset by decreases in noninterest expense and higher reversals in provision for loan losses. Included in noninterest expense during the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 were approximately $251,000 and $666,000, respectively, in expenses related to the proposed merger with HomeStreet Bank. Excluding these expenses, net income would have totaled $1.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, and $2.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2014, respectively.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Simplicity Bancorp declares $0.09 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jan 29, 4:04PM CST

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Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 29, 3:30PM CST
Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMPL) announced today that on January 28, 2015 its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 20, 2015 to the shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2015.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven, a Maryland-Based Securities Litigation Law Firm, Announces Class Action Lawsuit in Connection With the Sale of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. -- SMPL
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 12, 2:45PM CST
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on behalf of all common stockholders of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc., ("Simplicity Bancorp" or "the Company" (Nasdaq:SMPL) relating to the proposed buyout of the Company by HomeStreet, Inc. ("HomeStreet" . Brower Piven is the only firm headquartered in Maryland with a practice dedicated primarily to shareholder class action litigation.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - January 5, 2015
Asif Suria - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 05, 5:34AM CST
Merger activity decreased last week with two new mergers announced and three deals closing. You can find all the active deals listed below in our Merger Arbitrage Tool that automatically updates itself during market hours. Deal Statistics: ...
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Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 03, 5:29PM CST
Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" (Nasdaq:SMPL), the holding company for Simplicity Bank (the "Bank" , reported net income of $1.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, which remained relatively unchanged compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share for the same period last year. While net income remained relatively stable, net interest income decreased and income tax expense increased, which were nearly offset by a reversal in provision for loan losses and a decrease in noninterest expense. Included in noninterest expense were approximately $415,000 in expenses related to the recently announced proposed merger with HomeStreet Bank. Excluding these expenses, net income would have totaled $1.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

LAWSUIT ALERT: Andrews & Springer LLC Announces That a Law Firm Has Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. -- SMPL
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 03, 5:28PM CST
Andrews & Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, announced today that a class action lawsuit has been filed by another law firm on behalf of stockholders of Simplicity Bancorp (Nasdaq:SMPL) ("Simplicity Bancorp" or the "Company" seeking to challenge the Company's recently announced merger.
SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Simplicity Bancorp EPS of $0.15
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 03, 4:09PM CST

SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

SIMPLICITY BANCORP INC. ALERT: Andrews & Springer LLC is Seeking More Cash for Shareholders of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 03, 7:37AM CST
Andrews & Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against the Board of Directors of Simplicity Bancorp ("Simplicity Bancorp" or the "Company" relating to the sale of the Company to HomeStreet, Inc. ("HomeStreet" . On September 29, 2014, Simplicity Bancorp and HomeStreet, Inc. ("HomeStreet" announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which HomeStreet would acquire Simplicity Bancorp in a merger valued at roughly $4.1 billion. As a result of the merger, Simplicity Bancorp shareholders are only anticipated to receive one (1) share of HomeStreet subject to adjustment if HomeStreet's closing stock price during a specified measurement period prior to closing is more than $20 or less than $15 per share.
HMST: 17.75 (+0.22), SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

HomeStreet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Mon Oct 27, 8:30PM CDT
--Announced Merger Agreement with Simplicity Bancorp
HMST: 17.75 (+0.22), SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Announces Class Action Lawsuit in Connection With the Sale of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. -- SMPL
GlobeNewswire - Wed Oct 22, 2:19PM CDT
The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, on behalf of all common stockholders of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. ("Simplicity" or the "Company" (Nasdaq:SMPL) opposing the proposed acquisition of Simplicity by HomeStreet, Inc. ("HomeStreet" .
HMST: 17.75 (+0.22), SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. of Class Action Against the Board of Directors of the Company Challenging the Fairness of the Sale of the Company to HomeStreet, Inc. -- SMPL
GlobeNewswire - Mon Oct 20, 9:30AM CDT
Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. ("Simplicity Bancorp" or "the Company" (Nasdaq:SMPL) of claims of breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to HomeStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:HMST). A complaint was filed in California state court.
HMST: 17.75 (+0.22), SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

INVESTOR ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Board of Directors of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. Regarding the Fairness of the Sale of the Company to HomeStreet, Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Oct 14, 9:09AM CDT
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SMPL) ("Simplicity Bancorp" in connection with the sale of the Company to HomeStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: HMST).
HMST: 17.75 (+0.22), SMPL: 17.70 (+0.20)

Lifshitz & Miller Law Firm Announces Investigation of AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ambit Biosciences, Athlon Energy Inc., LipoScience, Inc., Simplicity Bancorp, Inc., and TIBCO Software Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue Oct 07, 5:31PM CDT
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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