EXPANDED CLASS PERIOD: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Remin

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC ) between August 7, 2015 and January 23, 2017 .

You are hereby notified that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Central District of California. To get more information go to :

http://www.zlk.com/pslra/banc-of-california-inc

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.

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts, including: (1) that the Company had extensive ties to an alleged “fraudster” named Jason Galanis (“Galanis”); (2) that, given Galanis’ history, the Company’s ties to Galanis created substantial regulatory risk; (3) that revelation of Galanis’ ties to the Company could cause a substantial decline in the market price of the Company’s securities; (4) that the Company allegedly misled investors concerning the Company’s connections with Galanis; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about Banc of California’s business, operations, and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you suffered a loss in Banc of California you have until March 24, 2017 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. The firm’s attorneys have extensive expertise and experience representing investors in securities litigation, and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Joseph E. Levi, Esq. 30 Broad Street - 24th Floor New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 363-7500 Toll Free: (877) 363-5972 Fax: (212) 363-7171 www.zlk.com