NEW YORK, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the USDC for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors who purchased Gerdau S.A. (NYSE: GGB) American Depositary Shares between June 2, 2011 and May 15, 2016.

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According to the complaint, throughout the Class Period, defendants issued false and misleading statements to investors and/or failed to disclose that (1) the Company was engaged in a bribery scheme in collusion with Brazil's Board of Tax Appeals; (2) Gerdau had defrauded Brazilian tax authorities of roughly $429 million in taxes; (3) Gerdau's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant André Bier Gerdau Johannpeter, and other directors and employees of the Company had engaged in bribery, money laundering, and influence peddling; and (4) as a result, Gerdau's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

If you suffered a loss in Gerdau you have until July 25, 2016 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. To obtain additional information, contact Vincent Wong, Esq. either via email vw@wongesq.com, by telephone at 212.425.1140, or visit http://www.wongesq.com/pslra/gerdau-s-a.

Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney that has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights.  Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Vincent Wong, Esq.
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New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
Fax. 866.699.3880
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com

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