Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Heritage Financial Group, Inc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Heritage Financial Group, Inc. ("Heritage" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HBOS) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Renasant Corporation ("Renasant").

Under the terms of the transaction, Renasant would purchase Heritage in a transaction valued at approximately $258 million.  Heritage shareholders would receive 0.9266 shares of Renasant for each share of Heritage common stock owned. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Heritage board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders. 

If you own Heritage shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Craig Lowther
Harwood Feffer LLP
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