NEW YORK, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer
LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the
board of directors of MEDTOX Scientific Inc. ("MEDTOX" or the
"Company") (NASDAQ: MTOX) concerning the proposed acquisition of
the Company by Laboratory Corporation of American Holdings ("Lab
Corp.") in a transaction valued at approximately $241 million.
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On June 4, 2012, it was announced
that MEDTOX and Lab Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement
pursuant to which Lab Corp. will acquire MEDTOX. Under the
agreement, MEDTOX shareholders will receive $27.00 in cash per share held.
Our investigation concerns whether the MEDTOX 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 MEDTOX 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 Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email:bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website:http://www.hfesq.com
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