Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Zep, Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Zep, Inc. (“Zep” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ZEP) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by New Mountain Capital. The transaction is valued at approximately $692 million and under the terms of the agreement, Zep shareholders are to receive $20.05 for each Zep share they own.

This investigation concerns whether the Board of Directors of Zep breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the proposed transaction, and whether the Company has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the transaction.

If you are a shareholder of Zep, if you have information or would like to learn more about our investigation, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at 215-638-4847, Toll-Free at 888-638-4847, or by email to [e-mail], or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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