Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Arbitron Inc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Arbitron Inc. ("Arbitron" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARB) concerning the proposed acquisition the Company by Nielsen Holdings ("Nielsen") in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion.    

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On December 18, 2012, Arbitron announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Nielsen.  Under the terms of the agreement, Arbitron shareholders will receive $48.00 in cash for each Arbitron share owned. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Arbitron 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 Arbitron 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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