NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) ("Fred's" or the "Company").  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Fred's and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On December 8, 2016, post-market, Fred's announced the Company's results for the third quarter of 2016, reporting a net loss of $38.4 million, compared to net income of $1.4 million for the same period in the prior year.  During the Company's earnings call, Fred's would not take calls from analysts, citing a "pending transaction." 

On this news, Fred's stock has fallen as much as $1.14, or 10.52%, during intraday trading on December 9, 2016.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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