Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces Investigation of American Dental Partners, Inc.

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP announces an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the proposed sale of American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) (referred to as "American Dental" or the “Company”) to funds affiliated with JLL Partners, Inc. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $398 million, including $81 million in currently outstanding debt.

Under the terms of the agreement, American Dental common shareholders will receive $19.00 per share in cash.

Bull & Lifshitz, LLP's investigation is focused on whether the proposed deal provides adequate value to the Company’s shareholders.

If you are a holder of American Dental common stock and want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call Bull & Lifshitz, LLP who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions.

If you are a shareholder of American Dental and would like more information about our investigation, please contact Joshua M. Lifshitz, Esq. by telephone at [phone] or by sending an e-mail including your contact information to: [e-mail]. All e-mail correspondence should make reference to American Dental.

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