NEW YORK, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Health Management Associates, Inc. ("HMA" or the "Company") (NYSE: HMA) (ISIN: US4219331026) (CUSIP: 421933102) concerning the proposed acquisition of HMA by Community Health Systems, Inc. in a transaction valued at $7.6 billion, including the assumption of approximately $3.7 billion of debt.
The investigation concerns whether the HMA directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the Company and maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the agreement, HMA shareholders will be entitled to receive $10.50 per share in cash plus 0.06942 shares of Community Health Systems, Inc. for each share of HMA common stock. However, the price to EBITDA and Revenue multiples are below the averages of comparable transactions; and at least one analyst has set a target price of $20.00 per share for HMA common stock.
HMA shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Robert Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The firm is also investigating actions on behalf of shareholders for the following companies: Hilltop Community Bancorp, Inc., Dole Food Company, Inc., and Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.
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CONTACT:
Robert Willoughby
Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP
212-661-1100 ext. 237
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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