Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Hudson City Bancorp Inc. ("Hudson City" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HCBK) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by M&T Bank Corp. ("M&T") in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7 billion. 

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On August 27, 2012, it was announced that Hudson City had entered into an agreement to be acquired by M&T.  Under the agreement, Hudson City shareholders will receive consideration valued at 0.08403 of one M&T share for each share owned.  Hudson City shareholders will have to option to elect to receive either M&T stock or cash in exchange for their Hudson City shares. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Hudson City 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 Hudson City 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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