San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/09/2017 -- An investigation was announced for investors in shares of Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of Omega Protein Corporation.

Investors who are current long term investors in Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME) shares, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call 858-779-1554.

The investigation by a law firm for current long term investors in NYSE:OME stocks follows a lawsuit filed recently against Omega Protein Corporation over alleged securities laws violations. The investigation on behalf of current long term investors in NYSE:OME stocks, concerns whether certain Omega Protein directors are liable in connection with the allegations made in that lawsuit. The plaintiff alleges that the Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, including: that Omega Protein's subsidiary was potentially not in compliance with its probation terms, that the Company was not properly protecting whistleblower employees, that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company was vulnerable to an SEC investigation and potential civil and criminal liability, and that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about Omega Protein's business, operations, and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Those who purchased shares of Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com