BENSALEM, Pa., Feb. 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Smith & Smith LLP announces a February 13, 2006, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased the securities of Diebold, Incorporated ("Diebold" or the "Company") (NYSE:DBD), during the period October 22, 2003 through September 20, 2005 (the "Class Period"). The shareholder lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
The Complaint alleges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market during the Class Period concerning the Company's performance and prospects, thereby artificially inflating the price of Diebold securities.
No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased Diebold securities between October 22, 2003 and September 20, 2005, you have certain rights, and have until February 13, 2006, in which to move for Lead Plaintiff status. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard Smith, Esquire, of Smith & Smith LLP, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone, Toll-Free at (866) 759-2275, or by email to howardsmithlaw@hotmail.com.
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