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title: "15:12 ET$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Launches Legal Inquiry for the Merger--CLBK, NFBK, AFBI, and CNTA"
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description: "Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde of Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating mergers involving Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK), Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NFBK), Affinity Bancshares, Inc. (AFBI), and Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc (CNTA). The firm has a successful track record in recovering funds for shareholders and is offering free consultations. Shareholders of Affinity are expected to receive $23.00 per share, while Centessa shareholders may receive $38.00 per share plus contingent value rights. A shareholder vote is scheduled for June 12, 2026."
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# 15:12 ET$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Launches Legal Inquiry for the Merger--CLBK, NFBK, AFBI, and CNTA

, /PRNewswire/ -- **Class Action Attorney** Juan Monteverde **with** Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a **Top 50** **Firm** in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the **Empire State Building** in New York City and are investigating

-   **Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:** **CLBK****)** related to its merger with Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

**Click here for more information** **https://monteverdelaw.com/case/columbia-financial-inc/****. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.**

-   **Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:** **NFBK****)** related to its merger with Columbia Financial, Inc.

**Click here for more information** **https://monteverdelaw.com/case/northfield-bancorp-inc/****. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.**

-   **Affinity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:** **AFBI****)** related to its sale to Fidelity Bancshares (N.C.), Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Affinity shareholders are expected to receive $23.00 per share in cash.

**Click here for more information** **https://monteverdelaw.com/case/affinity-bancshares-inc-2/****. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.**

-   **Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:** **CNTA****)** related to its sale to Eli Lilly and Company. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Centessa shareholders are expected to receive $38.00 per share in cash and one non-transferable contingent value right entitling the holder to receive up to an aggregate of $9.00 subject to the achievement of certain milestones.

**ACT NOW. The Shareholder Vote is scheduled for June 12, 2026.**

**Click here for more info** **https://monteverdelaw.com/case/centessa-pharmaceuticals-plc/****.** **It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.**

**NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE THE SAME.** Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

1.  Do you file class actions and go to Court?
2.  When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
3.  What cases did you recover money in and how much?

**About Monteverde & Associates PC**

Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

**No company, director or officer is above the law.** If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our **website** or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at **\[email protected\]** or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

Contact:  
Juan Monteverde, Esq.  
MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC  
**The Empire State Building**  
350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740  
New York, NY 10118  
United States of America  
\[email protected\]  
Tel: (212) 971-1341

Attorney Advertising. (C) 2026 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

SOURCE Monteverde & Associates PC

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