Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of VWR Corp.

NEW YORK, May 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of VWR Corp.  ("VWR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VWR) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Avantor ("Avantor") in a transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion.

Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Avantor will acquire VWR for $33.25 in cash per share of VWR common stock. The proposed transaction represents a 17% premium to the VWR's closing stock price on May 2, 2017 and is subject to side voting agreements with principal stockholders.  Our investigation concerns whether the VWR board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs and agreements with principal stockholders, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders. 

If you own VWR 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:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Matthew Houston, Esq.
HARWOOD FEFFER LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
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(212) 935-7400

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