Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.

WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/osg) announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the securities of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG" or the "Company") (NYS: OSG) between May 4, 2009 and October 19, 2012, inclusive, (the "Class Period").

For more information regarding this class action suit, please contact Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or by email at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/osg

OSG is one of the world's leading tanker companies engaged primarily in the ocean transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business operations, financial condition and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that the defendants failed to disclose: (1) that the Company improperly accounted for certain tax liabilities arising from the fact that it is domiciled in the United States and has substantial international operations, and relating to the interpretation of certain provisions contained in its loan agreements; (2) that the Company lacked adequate internal and financial controls; and (3) that, as a result of the above, the Company's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. As a result of defendants' false and misleading statements, the Company's stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period.

According to the Complaint, on October 3, 2012, the Company disclosed the resignation of a Board member due to "a disagreement with the Board as to the process the Board is taking in reviewing a tax issue." Further, on October 16, 2012, it was reported in the media that the Company might be facing a liquidity squeeze and its Chief Executive Officer confirmed that the Company had hired a financial adviser and was in talks with its lenders. On this news, shares in OSG declined from a close of $5.17 per share on October 15, 2012 to $3.76 per share on October 16, 2012, on volume of over 8 million shares.

Then in a press release dated October 22, 2012, OSG disclosed that it was reviewing a tax issue arising from it being domiciled in the United States and having substantial international operations, and relating to the interpretation of provisions in its loan agreements. Moreover, the Company's Audit Committee concluded that the financial statements for at least the three years ended December 31, 2011 and associated interim period, and for the quarters ended March 31 and June 20, 2012, should no longer be relied upon and is evaluating if it will need to restate for those periods. The Company further disclosed that it is negotiating with creditors and is evaluating its strategic options including filing for bankruptcy. On this news, share in OSG declined over 62%, from a close of $3.25 per share on October 19, 2012 to $1.23 per share on October 22, 2012, on volume of over 16 million shares.

If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than December 24, 2012, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Ryan & Maniskas, LLP or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

For more information about the case or to participate online, please visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/osg or contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (877) 316-3218, or by e-mail at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about Ryan & Maniskas, LLP, please visit our website: www.rmclasslaw.com.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation firm. Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP
Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire
484-588-5516
877-316-3218
rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com
www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/osg

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