NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Stein Mart, Inc. ("Stein Mart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SMRT) (CUSIP: 858375108). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The investigation concerns whether Stein Mart and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On August 22, 2013, Stein Mart announced that it was recently informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the agency is conducting an investigation related to Stein Mart's restatement of prior years' financial statements and its change in its auditors.
On this news, shares of Stein Mart fell $0.89 per share to more than 6.50% from the opening price of $13.69 to close at $12.80 on August 22, 2013.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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