Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Avanir" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVNR) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Otsuka").      

Under the terms of the transaction, Otsuka would purchase Avanir in a transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion.  Avanir shareholders would receive $17 per share of Avanir owned. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Avanir 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 stockholders. 

If you own Avanir 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.
Craig Lowther
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
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