WILMINGTON, Del., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews & Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against the Board of Directors of Pepco Holdings, Inc. ("Pepco" or the "Company") (NYSE: POM) relating to the sale of the Company to Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) ("Exelon"). On April 30, 2014, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Exelon will acquire Pepco in a merger valued at roughly $6.8 billion. Exelon shareholders are only expected to receive $27.25 per share in cash for each share of Exelon they own.
Andrews & Springer is investigating whether Pepco directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the company and maximize shareholder value. Andrews & Springer is also investigating the fairness of the sales process conducted by Pepco.
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