SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies

NEW YORK, May 01, 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 Omega Protein Corp. (“Omega Protein”) (NYSE: OME ) between August 3, 2016 and March 1, 2017 . You are hereby notified that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the SDNY. To get more information go to :

http://www.zlkdocs.com/OME-Info-Request-Form-5403?wire=3

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.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 misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the SEC is requesting information in connection with an investigation relating to Omega’s subsidiary’s compliance with its probation terms and Omega’s protection of whistleblower employees; (2) it is possible that the foregoing matter could result in a material adverse effect on Omega’s business, reputation, results of operation and financial condition; and (3) consequently, Defendants’ statements about Omega’s business, operations and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable bases at all relevant times.

On March 1, 2017, post-market, Omega revealed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeking information about an investigation of Omega subsidiary’s compliance with its probation terms and Omega’s protection of whistleblower employees. Following this news, Omega stock dropped as much as $5.86 per share, or 22.32%, during intraday trading on March 2, 2017.

If you suffered a loss in Omega you have until May 2, 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, California, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. The firm’s attorneys have extensive expertise and experience representing investors in securities litigation involving financial fraud, 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