Rent-A-Center (RCII) Alert: Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP Announces Investigation of Rent-A-Center, Inc.; Investors Encouraged to Contact Firm

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has commenced an investigation of Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Rent-A-Center leases household durable goods to customers on a rent-to-own basis.

On July 28, 2016, Rent-A-Center stated that the roll-out of its new Point of Sales system, which caused problems and had a negative effect on its sales in the quarter, had been completed. However, on October 11, 2016, the Company disclosed that the Point of Sales system continues to experience issues and will negatively impact sales.  On the news, Rent-A-Center shares closed down 28.8% on October 11, 2016. 

If you have information that could assist in this investigation, including past employees and others, or if you are a Rent-A-Center shareholder and are interested in learning more about the investigation or your legal rights and remedies, please contact Jim Baker ([email protected]) by email or phone at 619-814-4471. If emailing, please include a phone number where you can be reached.

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Johnson & Weaver, LLP
Jim Baker, 619-814-4471
[email protected]

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