EQUITY ALERT: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of National Bancshares Corporation Concerning its Proposed Sale to Farmers National Banc Corp.

The Rosen Law Firm announces that it is investigating the Board of Directors of National Bancshares Corporation (OTC:NBOH) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by failing to adequately shop National Bancshares to maximize shareholder value before agreeing to be acquired by Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:FMNB).

If you would like to join the action, go to http://rosenlegal.com/cases-491.html or contact Phillip Kim or Kevin Chan, toll-free at 866-767-3653, or via e-mail at pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders will receive either 4.034 shares of Farmers’ common stock or $32.15 in cash for each share of National Bancshares they own. This is subject to an overall limitation of 80% of the shares being exchanged for stock and 20% for cash. The proposed transaction is valued at approximately $74 million. The investigation relates to whether the proposal is fair to the public shareholders of National Bancshares and whether National Bancshares’ Board breached its fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale.

If you currently own shares of National Bancshares and wish to obtain additional information, please visit the website at http://rosenlegal.com/cases-491.html. You may also contact Phillip Kim or Kevin Chan of The Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via e-mail at pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com.

The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.

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