NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc. ("Avenue" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVNU) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") (NASDAQ: PNFP).

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Under the terms of the offer, Pinnacle would acquire Avenue in a transaction valued at approximately $201 million. Pursuant to the deal, Avenue stockholders would receive 0.36 shares of Pinnacle and $2.00 cash per Avenue share owned.

Our investigation concerns whether the Avenue 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 Avenue 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.
Harwood Feffer LLP
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New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
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