Oportun Financial up after top shareholder Findell pushes for leadership change

Consumer lender Oportun Financial's OPRT.O shares rise 8.1% to $6.16

Investment firm Findell Capital, OPRT's top shareholder with 9.1% stake, announces intent to nominate two directors to replace OPRT CEO Raul Vasquez and lead director Neil Williams

Investor says OPRT is "significantly undervalued" while board members lack lending experience

OPRT had last year agreed to add two lending industry veterans put forth by Findell

Findell says OPRT can improve business performance and valuation under new leadership by reducing costs and focusing on the core lending business

OPRT stock has fallen 23% in past one month