Beatie and Osborn LLP Announces Filing of Class Action Lawsuit -- PNC


NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- A class action lawsuit has been initiated in federal court for violations of the federal and/or state securities laws involving the following security:


     Corporation                              Class Period

   PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.       July 19, 2001 to
      (NYSE:PNC)                            January 29, 2002

You have the right to be represented and to participate as a lead plaintiff if you purchased this security during its class period. Individuals who serve as lead plaintiffs have the right to choose their counsel, direct the prosecution of the lawsuit, and participate in important decisions for the management of the lawsuit. You need not be a lead plaintiff to share in any settlement or verdict obtained in the lawsuit. If you choose to participate as a lead plaintiff, you must make your decision by April 2, 2002.

If you purchased any of these securities during the class period and would like to receive information about the procedure for retaining counsel, participating as a lead plaintiff, and/or any of your legal rights, please contact:


 Eduard Korsinsky, Esq. or
 Ben Coleman, Legal Assistant
 Beatie and Osborn LLP
 521 Fifth Avenue - 34th Floor
 New York, N.Y. 10175
 Toll Free: (800) 891-6305
 Fax:       (212) 888-9664
 Email:     clientrelations@bandolaw.com

More information on this and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca



            

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