Bankrate Shareholder Alert- National Securities Law Firm Announces Investigation Of Bankrate, Inc. For Potential Violation Of Federal Securities Laws

September 15, 2014
New York, New York

Tripp Levy PLLC, a leading national securities law firm, announces that it is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Bankrate, Inc. (NYSE: RATE) and certain of its officers.

On September 15, 2014, Bankrate disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has requested documents related to its financial reporting during 2012 and that Chief Financial Officer, Edward DiMaria has resigned. Bankrate stated that the SEC’s investigation relates to the Company’s financial reporting during 2012, with the primary focus on the quarters ending March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012. The investigation will examine three accruals of revenue totaling approximately $781,000 and two adjustments to reduce accrued expenses totaling approximately $850,000. Bankrate also revealed that the investigation includes other accounting entries and whether entries improperly impacted the Company’s reported results.

Following this announcement, Bankrate’s shares fell $2.20 (or 15.92%) in intraday trading on September 15, 2014.

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