FMR First Mercury Financial Corp

Goldfarb Branham LLP is investigating whether the Board of Directors of First Mercury Financial Corporation (NYSE: FMR) breached fiduciary duties to shareholders because of their attempt to sell the First Mercury to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Under the terms of the transaction, First Mercury shareholders will receive $16.50 per share in cash. Concerned shareholders are encouraged to contact attorney Hamilton Lindley at 877-583-2855 or hlindley@goldfarbbranham.com.

“Our investigation concerns whether Fairfax Financial is underpaying for First Mercury since the company reported a book value of $16.87 per share for the most recent quarter,” said securities lawyer Hamilton Lindley. “Our proposed class action lawsuit seeks to maximize the information and money First Mercury shareholders receive in this buyout.”

Goldfarb Branham LLP represents shareholders in securities litigation nationwide. Lawyers at the firm have been appointed by courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel on behalf of shareholders in mergers and acquisition class actions. For more information, please feel free to contact any of the attorneys listed below.

  Hamilton Lindley Goldfarb Branham LLP 2501 Harwood Street, Ste. 1801 Dallas, TX 75201 877-583-2855 Toll Free 214-583-2233 Local 214-583-2234 Facsimile

hlindley@goldfarbbranham.com