SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Hynes Keller & Hernandez, LLC Announces Investigation of PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)

NEW YORK, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hynes Keller & Hernandez, LLC is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty. On April 19, 2018, after market-close, PPG issued a press release entitled "PPG reports first quarter 2018 financial results," disclosing that the company received a report concerning potential violations of its accounting policies and identifying certain expenses that should have been accrued in the first quarter. 

Then, on May 10, 2018, PPG issued a press release entitled "PPG provides update on Form 10-Q filing and internal investigation," disclosing that: 1) PPG's Audit Committee found evidence that improper accounting entries were made by certain employees at the direction of PPG's former Vice President and Controller; 2) PPG's Former Vice President was terminated as of May 10, 2018; 3) PPG would be unable to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018; and 4) PPG's financial statements for the 2017 year should not be relied upon.

Click here for more information about our investigation of PPG: https://www.hkh-lawfirm.com/investigations-cases/ppg-industries-inc-ppg/

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If you hold shares in PPG and would like to obtain additional information about your legal rights and protect your investment, please visit our website at https://www.hkh-lawfirm.com/investigations-cases/ppg-industries-inc-ppg/ or contact the attorneys below.  There is no cost or obligation to you. 

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