Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Thomas & Betts Corp.

Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Thomas & Betts Corp. (“Thomas & Betts” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TNB) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by ABB Ltd. (“ABB”) in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion.

On January 30, 2012, ABB and Thomas & Betts announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72.00 per share in cash.

Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of Thomas & Betts, disclosing all material benefits and costs and obtaining full and fair consideration for Thomas & Betts shareholders.

If you own Thomas & Betts 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 Sachs-MichaelsHarwood Feffer LLP488 Madison AvenueNew York, New York 10022Phone Numbers: [phone](212)935-7400Email: [e-mail]: http://www.hfesq.com

Harwood Feffer has been representing individual and institutional investors for many years, serving as lead counsel in numerous cases in federal and state courts. Please visit the Harwood Feffer LLP website (http://www.hfesq.com) for more information about the firm.

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