The law offices of howard g. smith announces the filing of a securities class action on behalf of ambac financial group, inc. investors and encourages investors to contact the firm

Bensalem, pa.--(business wire)--law offices of howard g. smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased ambac financial group, inc. ("ambac" or the "company") (nasdaq: ambc) securities between november 13, 2013 through june 30, 2015, inclusive (the “class period”). ambac investors have until august 29, 2016 to file a lead plaintiff motion. investors suffering losses on their ambac investments are encouraged to contact the law offices of howard g. smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com. according to the lawsuit, throughout the class period defendants issued false and misleading statements to investors regarding the company’s exposure to defaulting puerto rican bonds insured by the company, and/or failed to disclose that: (1) ambac had far greater losses and loss exposure to anticipated defaults in its public finance bond portfolio than it had previously disclosed; (2) ambac’s credit risk surveillance strategies were inadequate; (3) ambac was failing to implement mitigation strategies in a timely manner to stabilize the residual value of its financial guarantee business; (4) as a result, ambac’s financial condition was much worse than represented; and (5) ambac failed to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting. when the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. if you purchased shares of ambac during the class period you may move the court no later than august 29, 2016 to ask the court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. to be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class. if you wish to learn more about this action, or if you 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. this press release may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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