INVESTOR ALERT: Investigation of Rent-A-Center, Inc. Announced by Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of investors of Rent-A-Center, Inc. (“Rent-A-Center” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RCII) concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws.

The investigation concerns whether the Company misled investors regarding its sales and profitability following issues arising out of Rent-A-Center’s point of sale systems (“POS”). Despite assurances by the Company on July 28, 2016 that its POS was fixed and could accommodate the Company’s future sales process, on October 11, 2016, the Company announced it was experiencing issues with its POS that would negatively impact Rent-A-Center’s sales. On this news the Company shares fell substantially in value.

If you purchased Rent-A-Center securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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