SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Concerning Whether the Sale of NewStar Financial, Inc. to First Eagle Investment Management is Fair to Shareholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased NewStar Financial, Inc. (“NewStar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NEWS) stock prior to October 17, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of NewStar to First Eagle Investment Management. Under the terms of the transaction, shareholders of NewStar will receive a contingent value right and $11.44 in cash per share; this represents a value of approximately $12.32 to $12.44 per share. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

http://www.zlkdocs.com/NEWS-Info-Request-Form-ma-6158

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone], toll-free: [phone]. There is no cost or obligation to you.

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