Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("ARIAD" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARIA) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. ("Takeda").

Under the terms of the offer, Takeda would acquire ARIAD in a transaction valued at approximately $5.2 billion.  Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, ARIAD shareholders would receive $24.00 in cash per share owned. 

Our investigation concerns whether the ARIAD 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 ARIAD 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:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
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