NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP
(www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board
of directors of Atmel Corporation ("Atmel" or the "Company")
(NASDAQ: ATML) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company
by Microchip Technology Incorporated ("MTI").
Under the terms of the offer, MTI would acquire Atmel in a
transaction valued at approximately $3.56
billion. Pursuant to the deal, Atmel stockholders
would receive a combination of cash and MTI stock worth
$8.15 per share of Atmel
owned.
Our investigation concerns whether the Atmel 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 Atmel 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
Website: http://www.hfesq.com
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