Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds The Bancorp Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 16, 2025 - TBBK

Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against The Bancorp, Inc. due to allegations of securities law violations, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action set for May 16, 2025 [2][10]. Group 1: Allegations Against The Bancorp - The complaint alleges that The Bancorp and its executives made false or misleading statements regarding the risks associated with its REBL loan portfolio, including underrepresenting the risk of default and loss [4]. - It is claimed that the company's credit loss methodology was inadequate, leading to an expected increase in provisions for credit losses [4]. - The company reportedly had material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, and its financial statements were not approved by independent auditors, making them unreliable [4]. Group 2: Impact of Reports and Financial Results - On March 21, 2024, a report from Culper Research alleged significant risks in The Bancorp's loan portfolio, leading to a share price drop of $3.63 (10.15$32.12 [5][6]. - Following the announcement of third-quarter results on October 24, 2024, which included a $1.5 million after-tax reduction in net income due to increased credit loss provisions, the share price fell by$7.95 (14.47%) to close at $47.01 [7]. - On March 4, 2025, The Bancorp disclosed that its financial statements for fiscal years 2022 through 2024 should no longer be relied upon, resulting in a share price decline of$2.34 (4.38%) to close at $51.25 [8][9].