Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NEW YORK, April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Furiex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FURX) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Forest Laboratories, Inc. ("Forest").    

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Furiex shareholders will receive $95.00 in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $30.00 for each Furiex share owned.        

Our investigation concerns whether the Furiex 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 shareholders. 

If you own Furiex 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
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