WAYNE, Pa., April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan &
Maniskas, LLP is investigating potential claims against the board
of directors of Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Furiex" or the
"Company") (NASDAQ: FURX) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary
duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts
to sell the Company to Forest Laboratories, Inc. in a transaction
valued at approximately $1.1
billion.
If you own shares of Furiex and would like to learn more about
this class action or if you wish to discuss these matters and have
any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact
Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire
toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or to sign up online, visit:
www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/furx. You may also email Mr.
Maniskas at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com.
Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Furiex would
receive $95.00 in cash, and up to
$30.00 per share in a Contingent
Value Right, for each share of Furiex they own.
Our investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty
and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of
Furiex for not acting in the Company's shareholders' best interests
in connection with the sale process.
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation
firm. Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the
interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder
actions in state and federal courts nationwide. To learn more
about the class action process, please visit:
www.rmclasslaw.com.
CONTACT:
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Ryan &
Maniskas, LLP
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Richard A.
Maniskas, Esquire
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995 Old Eagle
School Rd., Suite 311
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Wayne, PA
19087
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877-316-3218
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www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/furx
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rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com
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