WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/somh) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Somerset Hills Bancorp ("Somerset Hills" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SOMH) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts to sell the Company to Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

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Our investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the approval of the transaction by the Company's board of directors; in particular, whether the Company undertook a fair process to obtain fair consideration for all shareholders of Somerset Hills. For more information regarding our investigation, please contact Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or by email at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/somh.

Under the terms of the transaction, Somerset Hills shareholders may elect to receive either 1.1962 shares of Lakeland Bancorp common stock or $12.00 in cash for each share of Somerset Hills stock they own.

If you own shares of Somerset Hills and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or to sign up online, visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/somh. You may also email Mr. Maniskas at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com. For more information about class action cases in general, please visit our website: www.rmclasslaw.com.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation firm. Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.


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                                      Wayne, PA 19087
                                      877-316-3218
                                      www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/somh
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