1. Ademi Firm investigates UBFO for fiduciary duty breaches. 2. UBFO shareholders may receive 0.4520 shares of Community West per share. 3. Transaction values UBFO at $10.88 based on recent Community West stock price. 4. Board conduct is under scrutiny for limiting competing offers. 5. Insiders may benefit significantly from the change of control.
FAQ
Why Bearish?
The investigation could indicate potential misconduct, leading to negative investor sentiment, similar to previous investigations impacting stock values adversely.
How important is it?
The investigation and its implications for fairness in the acquisition might affect stock performance.
Why Short Term?
Concerns surrounding fiduciary duty and investigations typically affect stock prices quickly as details emerge.
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MILWAUKEE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ademi Firm is investigating United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with Community West Bancshares.
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In the transaction, United Security Bancshares shareholders will receive 0.4520 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock for each share they own. Based on Community West Bancshares' closing price of $24.06 on December 16, 2025, the transaction values United Security Bancshares at $10.88 per share. United Security Bancshares insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing transactions for United Security Bancshares by imposing a significant penalty if United Security Bancshares accepts a competing bid. We are investigating the conduct of the United Security Bancshares board of directors, and whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders.
We specialize in shareholder litigation involving buyouts, mergers, and individual shareholder rights. For more information, please feel free to call us. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Contacts
Ademi & Fruchter LLP
Guri Ademi
Toll Free: (866) 264-3995
Fax: (414) 482-8001
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