Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Associated Estates Realty Corporation

Apr 22, 2015

NEW YORK, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/-- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Associated Estates Realty Corporation ("AEC" or the "Company") (NYSE: AEC) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("Brookfield").      

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Under the terms of the transaction, Brookfield would purchase AEC in a transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion.  AEC shareholders would receive $28.75 per share in cash. 

Our investigation concerns whether the AEC 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 AEC 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.
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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