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Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Investigation of Acquisition of Nicor Inc. by AGL Resources Inc.

^{Published on 2010-12-08 01:00:57 - Market Wire}
 

NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating whether the Board of Directors of Nicor Inc. (aNicora or the aCompanya) (NYSE: GAS) breached its fiduciary duty to its shareholders in agreeing to sell Nicor to AGL Resources Inc.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nicor shareholders will be entitled to receive for each share of Nicor common stock, $21.20 in cash and 0.8382 shares of AGL Resources common stock. The investigation is focused on the potential unfairness of the price to Nicor shareholders and the process by which the Nicor Board of Directors considered and approved the transaction.

If you are interested in discussing your rights as a Nicor shareholder and/or have information relating to the matter, please contact U. Seth Ottensoser at (877) 779-1414 or [ Ottensoser@bernlieb.com ].

Bernstein Liebhard has pursued hundreds of securities, [ consumer ] and shareholder rights cases and recovered almost $3 billion for its clients. It has been named to The National Law Journala™s aPlaintiffsa™ Hot Lista in each of the last eight years.

Bernstein Liebhard LLP
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New York, New York 10016
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