NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer
LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the
board of directors of Newport Corp. ("Newport" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEWP)
concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by MKS
Instruments, Inc. ("MKS").
Under the terms of the offer, MKS would acquire Newport in a transaction valued at
approximately $980
million. Pursuant to the deal, Newport stockholders would receive
$23.00 in cash per share
owned.
Our investigation concerns whether the Newport board of directors is fulfilling its
fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing
all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair
consideration for Company stockholders.
If you own Newport shares and
wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions
concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter,
please contact:
Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels,
Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website: http://www.hfesq.com
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