Current shareholders of Rural/Metro who purchased shares before March 28, 2011 may have potential claims against the board of directors of Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ: RURL) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company’s agreement to be taken private by Warburg Pincus in a transaction valued at approximately $438.2 million.
Under the proposed agreement, Rural/Metro shareholders will receive $17.25 in cash for each share of Rural/Metro common stock they own.
Rural/Metro Failed to Adequately Shop the Company
These potential claims concern whether Rural/Metro’s board of directors failed to adequately shop the Company and obtain the best price possible for Rural/Metro’s shareholders before entering into the agreement with Warburg Pincus.
As recent as February 9, 2011, the Rural/Metro announced its fiscal second quarter 2011 financial results wherein Company President and CEO, Michael P. DiMino, commented: “Second-quarter activities reflect the continued strength of our growth initiatives and retention strategies as we effectively compete for market share. Our successes included a significant 911 contract win in Santa Clara County, California; the retention of key 911 and non-emergency contracts in central Florida; the acquisition of a new ambulance service in Colorado; and entry into new general transport markets.”
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