PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of
Buyout
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors (the
“Board”) of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS:
PACB) related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Illumina, Inc. (“Illumina”) (NASDAQ GS:
ILMN) in a transaction announced on November 1, 2018 (the “Proposed Transaction”).
On November 1, 2018, the Board caused Pacific Biosciences to enter into an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”)
with Illumina. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Pacific Biosciences will receive $8.00 in cash for each
share of Pacific Biosciences common stock.
On December 5, 2018, Pacific Biosciences filed a preliminary proxy statement (“Proxy Statement”) with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Proposed Transaction, which recommends that Pacific Biosciences’
shareholders vote in favor of the Proposed Transaction.
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. is investigating possible violations of law related to the Proxy Statement, including whether the
Proxy Statement omits material information with respect to the Proposed Transaction.
If you own common stock of Pacific Biosciences and purchased any shares before November 1, 2018, if you would like to learn more
about this investigation, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests, please contact
Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra toll-free at (888) 969-4242, by e-mail at info@rl-legal.com, or at
https://www.rigrodskylong.com/offices-contact.
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Delaware, New York, and California, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars
on behalf of investors and achieved substantial corporate governance reforms in numerous cases nationwide, including
federal securities fraud actions, shareholder class actions, and shareholder derivative actions.
Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.
Seth D. Rigrodsky
Gina M. Serra
(888) 969-4242
(302) 295-5310
Fax: (302) 654-7530
info@rl-legal.com
http://www.rigrodskylong.com
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