$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ: BFIN)

Group 1 - The core focus of the news is the investigation by Monteverde & Associates PC into the proposed sale of BankFinancial Corporation to First Financial Bancorp, specifically evaluating whether the exchange of BankFinancial shares for 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock is a fair deal [1] - Monteverde & Associates PC is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and has successfully recovered millions for shareholders [1] - The firm operates from the Empire State Building in New York City and emphasizes its national presence and successful track record in class action securities litigation [2][3] Group 2 - The proposed transaction involves BankFinancial shareholders receiving 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock for each share they own, raising questions about the fairness of the deal [1] - The firm encourages shareholders with concerns regarding the transaction to reach out for additional information at no cost [3] - Monteverde & Associates PC highlights its commitment to shareholder rights and its history of successful recoveries in various cases [4]