Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SWS Group, Inc. ("SWS" or the "Company") (NYSE:SWS) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Hilltop Holdings. The 50% stock and 50% cash transaction is valued at approximately $231 million, or $7 per share.

If you are a shareholder of SWS, if you have information or would like to learn more about our investigation, or if you wish to discuss these matters or 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 howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847 or 888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
http://www.howardsmithlaw.com