{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"38094","rtpr_id":"nACSSMXK2a","ticker":"MBIN","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["MBIN"],"title":"Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) Stockholders to Inquire about Securities Investigation","author":"ACCESSWIRE","published_at":"2026-05-18T15:00:03.192Z","article_body":"NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / May\n18, 2026 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential\nclaims on behalf of purchasers of Merchants Bancorp (\"Merchants Bancorp\" or\n\"the Company\") (NASDAQ:MBIN). Investors who purchased Merchants Bancorp\nsecurities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the\ninvestigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/MBIN.\n(https://bgandg.com/MBIN/?utm_source=accesswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=MBIN)\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/86e35de8-2e59-47ee-9ab0-7fb9d6920e59/bronstein-gewirtz-and-grossman-llc.png)\nMerchants Bancorp Investigation Details\n\nMerchants Bancorp claimed \"strong deposit growth\" in communications with\nshareholders prior to the release of its Q1 2026 financial results. The Q1\nresults revealed that brokered deposits, an important source of funding for\nthe Company, dropped about 50% year-over-year. Following this news, Merchants\nBancorp's stock price dropped 9.3% on April 28, 2026.\n\nWhat's Next for Merchants Bancorp Investors?\n\nIf you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation or purchased\nMerchants Bancorp securities, you can assist this investigation by visiting\nthe firm's site: bgandg.com/MBIN\n(https://bgandg.com/MBIN/?utm_source=accesswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=MBIN).\nYou can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his client relations manager, Nathan\nMiller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 917-590-0911 (tel:+9175900911)\n\nNo Cost to Merchants Bancorp Investors\n\nWe, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, represent investors in class actions\non a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us\nfor out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the\ntotal recovery, only if we are successful.\n\nWhy Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Merchants Bancorp Securities\nInvestigation?\n\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that\nrepresents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder\nderivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for\ninvestors nationwide.\n\n\"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate\naccountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the\nmarketplace,\" said Peretz Bronstein\n(https://www.linkedin.com/in/peretz-bronstein-65a1b411), Founding Partner of\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.\n\nFollow us for updates on LinkedIn\n(https://www.linkedin.com/company/bronstein-gewirtz-&-grossman-llc/), X\n(https://x.com/bgandg_law), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BGandG/), or\nInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/bg_and_g/).\n\nContact Info\n\nPeretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC\n917-590-0911 (tel:+9175900911) | info@bgandg.com\n\nAttorney advertising.\n\nPrior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\nSOURCE: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/bronstein-gewirtz-and-grossman-llc-encourages-merchants-bancorp-1165058)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nACSSMXK2a","title":"Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) Stockholders to Inquire about Securities Investigation","author":"ACCESSWIRE","ticker":"MBIN","created":"2026-05-18T15:00:03.192Z","tickers":["MBIN"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / May\n18, 2026 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential\nclaims on behalf of purchasers of Merchants Bancorp (\"Merchants Bancorp\" or\n\"the Company\") (NASDAQ:MBIN). Investors who purchased Merchants Bancorp\nsecurities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the\ninvestigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/MBIN.\n(https://bgandg.com/MBIN/?utm_source=accesswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=MBIN)\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/86e35de8-2e59-47ee-9ab0-7fb9d6920e59/bronstein-gewirtz-and-grossman-llc.png)\nMerchants Bancorp Investigation Details\n\nMerchants Bancorp claimed \"strong deposit growth\" in communications with\nshareholders prior to the release of its Q1 2026 financial results. The Q1\nresults revealed that brokered deposits, an important source of funding for\nthe Company, dropped about 50% year-over-year. Following this news, Merchants\nBancorp's stock price dropped 9.3% on April 28, 2026.\n\nWhat's Next for Merchants Bancorp Investors?\n\nIf you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation or purchased\nMerchants Bancorp securities, you can assist this investigation by visiting\nthe firm's site: bgandg.com/MBIN\n(https://bgandg.com/MBIN/?utm_source=accesswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=MBIN).\nYou can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his client relations manager, Nathan\nMiller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 917-590-0911 (tel:+9175900911)\n\nNo Cost to Merchants Bancorp Investors\n\nWe, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, represent investors in class actions\non a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us\nfor out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the\ntotal recovery, only if we are successful.\n\nWhy Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Merchants Bancorp Securities\nInvestigation?\n\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that\nrepresents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder\nderivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for\ninvestors nationwide.\n\n\"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate\naccountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the\nmarketplace,\" said Peretz Bronstein\n(https://www.linkedin.com/in/peretz-bronstein-65a1b411), Founding Partner of\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.\n\nFollow us for updates on LinkedIn\n(https://www.linkedin.com/company/bronstein-gewirtz-&-grossman-llc/), X\n(https://x.com/bgandg_law), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BGandG/), or\nInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/bg_and_g/).\n\nContact Info\n\nPeretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller\nBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC\n917-590-0911 (tel:+9175900911) | info@bgandg.com\n\nAttorney advertising.\n\nPrior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.\n\nSOURCE: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/bronstein-gewirtz-and-grossman-llc-encourages-merchants-bancorp-1165058)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. 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