Law Firm Kirby McInerney LLP Investigating Potential Claims on Behalf of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (“ConnectOne” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CNOB) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Center Bancorp, Inc. (“Center”) (NASDAQ:CNBC). Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, ConnectOne stockholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 2.6 shares of Center common stock for each share of ConnectOne owned, valuing the transaction at approximately $243 million.