BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Block & Leviton LLP (www.blockesq.com), a Boston-based law firm representing investors nationwide, is investigating possible violations of the federal securities laws by Tupperware Brands Corp. (NYSE: TUP) and/or its officers and directors.

Shares of Tupperware have declined significantly over the past year, and were down over 4% on Wednesday, after the company notified the Securities and Exchange Commission that it was unable to file its annual report on time.

Tupperware stated that it was assessing deficiencies related to IT systems used in its financial reporting, and stated further that it "believes that these deficiencies could represent a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting."

Block & Leviton's investigation seeks to determine whether Tupperware and/or any of its officers or directors violated federal securities laws in connection with their previously released quarterly and annual reports.

If you have purchased shares in Tupperware Brands Corp. and have questions about your legal rights, or if you have information relevant to this investigation, please contact attorney Jake Walker at (617) 398-5600 or email him at jake@blockesq.com.

Block & Leviton is a Boston-based law firm representing investors nationwide for violations of securities laws. The firm's lawyers have collectively been prosecuting securities cases on behalf of investors for over 70 years.

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Contact:
BLOCK & LEVITON LLP
Jake Walker, Esq.
jake@blockesq.com
(617) 398-5600

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