Advance America, Cash Advance Centers

Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. (“Advance America” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AEA) (ISIN: US00739W1071) concerning the proposed acquisition of Advance America by Grupo Elektra, S.A.B. de C.V.  (“Grupo Elektra”) in a cash transaction valued at approximately $780 million.

The investigation concerns whether the Advance America directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the Company and maximize shareholder value.  Under the terms of the agreement, Advance America shareholders would receive $10.50 in cash per share of Advance America common stock.  However, Advance America traded at $10.55 per share earlier today and all multiples are below that of comparable transactions.

Advance America shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Gustavo Bruckner, Esq. at gfbruckner [at] pomlaw [dot] com or 212-661-1100 or toll free at 888-476-6529, ext. 302. Shareholders may also contact Rebecca Jarmon at rjarmon [at] pomlaw [dot] com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 314.