BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (“American Renal” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARA) securities (1) pursuant and/or traceable to American Renal’s false and misleading Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s initial public offering on or about April 21, 2016 (the “IPO” or the “Offering”); and/or (2) on the open market between April 21, 2016 and August 18, 2016, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Investors suffering losses on their American Renal investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [email protected].

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements or failed to disclose that: (i) American Renal was engaged in a fraudulent scheme to steer patients away from qualified-for Medicare and Medicaid plans into more expensive Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) plans to obtain greater reimbursement for the Company’s dialysis services; (ii) the foregoing scheme was in violation of federal and state laws; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, American Renal’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

If you purchased shares of American Renal during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than October 31, 2016 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the Class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to [email protected], or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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