Scott + Scott, LLC Announces Lead Plaintiff Filing in Commerce Bancorp Case Must File Today; Scott + Scott Will Seek Lead Counsel; Filed First Complaint in Action COLCHESTER, Conn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott + Scott, LLC ( ) or (), a law firm based in Connecticut with offices in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and San Diego, California (http://www.scott-scott.com/) filed a class action in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of the purchasers of Commerce Bancorp (NYSE: CBH - News; "Commerce") securities between the period of June 1, 2002 and June 28, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The deadline for purchasers of the securities of Commerce Bancorp to move for lead plaintiff is today. The stock closed at $52.08 yesterday. Plaintiffs allege that during this period, Commerce and certain of its officers and directors were in violation of the United States Federal securities laws (Securities Exchange Act of 1934). If you bought the securities of Commerce during the Class Period and sustained damages, you may, no later than TODAY move for appointment of "lead plaintiff." Signing a certification with Scott + Scott, LLC will not require a shareholder to be submitted as a lead plaintiff without further consultation and without adequately qualifying for that position. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements mandated by law and will only be submitted for this position upon direct consultation beyond the signing of a client certification. Further information can be obtained from the firm at 1/800-404-7770 (1/860-537-3818) or 1/800-332-2259 (1/619-233-4565). You may visit the firm's website to view the complaint and sign a certification online. Scott + Scott, LLC, a Connecticut-based law firm with offices in Ohio and California, is a law firm with a national practice and reputation. Scott + Scott dedicates itself to client communication and satisfaction. The firm is currently litigating major securities, antitrust and employee retirement plan cases throughout the United States and represents pension funds, charities, foundations, individuals and other entities worldwide -- in both class and non-class cases. Please visit our website at http://www.scott-scott.com/ to learn more about the firm, its practice and other cases. If you wish to discuss this action with an attorney or have any questions concerning this notice, your rights or any matter within our expertise, please contact attorney Neil Rothstein at or by calling 1/800-404-7770 (EDT) or 1/800-332-2259 (PDT). You can dial direct in California at 1/619-233-4565. Scott + Scott, LLC is located at 108 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415; phone: 860/537-3818; fax: 860/537-4432. This release is issued in accordance with the applicable federal law of the United States. DATASOURCE: Scott + Scott, LLC CONTACT: Neil Rothstein, , +1-800-404-7770 (EDT), or +1-800-332-2259 (PDT). You can dial direct in California at +1-619-233-4565 Web site: http://www.scott-scott.com/

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