NEW YORK, March 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Rural/Metro Corporation ("RURL" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:RURL) concerning the proposed acquisition of RURL by private equity firm Warburg Pincus in an all-cash transaction.
The investigation concerns, among other things, possible breaches of fiduciary duty by the Company's officers and directors. If the deal closes, RURL shareholders will receive $17.25 per share of common stock in cash. Analysts have set a median target of $18.00 per share.
RURL shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Gustavo F. Bruckner, Esq. at gfbruckner@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 (ext. 302) or toll free at 888-476-6529, (ext. 302). Shareholders may also contact Rachelle R. Boyle at rrboyle@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
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CONTACT: Rachelle R. Boyle Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP 888-476-6529 (ext. 237) 212-661-1100 (ext. 237) rrboyle@pomlaw.com
