BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.

EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq - SATS)

Under the terms of the agreement, EchoStar will be acquired by DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) (Nasdaq - DISH). Upon closing of the transaction, EchoStar stockholders will receive 2.85 shares of DISH Class A common stock for each share of EchoStar Class A, Class C or Class D common stock and 2.85 shares of DISH Class B common stock for each share of EchoStar Class B common stock they own. Following completion of the merger, existing DISH shareholders will own approximately 69% and existing EchoStar shareholders will own approximately 31% of the common stock of the combined company. The investigation concerns whether the EchoStar Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether DISH is paying fair value to shareholders of the Company.

Additional information can be found at https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/echostar-corporation-nasdaq-sats/.

Sovos Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq - SOVO)

Under the terms of the agreement, Sovos will be acquired by Campbell Soup Company (NYSE - CPB). Each share of Sovos common stock will be entitled to receive $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion. The investigation concerns whether the Sovos Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether Campbell Soup is paying fair value to shareholders of the Company.

Additional information can be found at https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/sovos-brands-inc-nasdaq-sovo/.

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq - RETA)

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Reata will be acquired by Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq - BIIB). Reata shareholders will receive $172.50 in cash for each share they hold. The enterprise value of the deal is approximately $7.3 billion. The investigation concerns whether the Reata Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether Biogen is paying fair value to shareholders of the Company.

Additional information can be found at https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/reata-pharmaceuticals-inc-nasdaq-reta/.

Amedisys, Inc. (Nasdaq – AMED)

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Amedisys will be acquired by Optum (“Optum”). Amedisys shareholders will receive $101.00 per share in cash. The investigation concerns whether the Amedisys Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process resulting in Optum paying less than full value for the Company.

Additional information can be found at https://www.brodskysmith.com/cases/investigation-amedisys-inc-nasdaq-amed/.

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