BALA CYNWYD, Pa., March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Newport Corp. ("Newport" or "the Company") (Nasdaq- NEWP-News) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to MKS Instruments, Inc. ("MKS").

For information about the investigation click here http://brodsky-smith.com/1046-newp-newport-corp.html, or call: 877-534-2590. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the transaction, Newport shareholders will receive only $23.00 in cash for each share of Newport stock they own. The investigation concerns whether the Board of  Newport breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and whether MKS is underpaying for the Company. The transaction may undervalue the Company and appears to be an attempt by MKS to take advantage of Newport's recent depressed stock price.

If you own shares of Newport and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of   the investigation, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 510, Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004, by visiting http://brodsky-smith.com/1046-newp-newport-corp.html, or calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

Brodsky & Smith, LLC is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits. The attorneys at Brodsky & Smith have been appointed by numerous courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel in class actions and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients and shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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