NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cobalt International Energy, Inc. ("Cobalt" or the "Company") (NYSE: CIE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The investigation concerns whether Cobalt and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On August 5, 2014, Cobalt revealed that the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission intends to charge the Company with violations of certain securities law after a three year investigation into alleged corruption in its Angola operations.
On this news, shares of Cobalt fell $1.75 per share to $14.22, or more than 10.96%, on August 5, 2014.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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