DENVER, Oct. 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Shuman & Berens LLP (www.shumanberens.com) today encouraged persons who currently own the common stock of Keithley Instruments Inc. (NYSE:KEI) to contact Kip B. Shuman of Shuman & Berens LLP at 1-800-711-6483 or via email at Kip@shumanberens.com, concerning their rights and interests regarding possible stock option backdating at the company.
Shuman & Berens LLP is investigating the possible backdating of Keithley Instruments Inc. stock options granted to company employees. On September 14, 2006 the Company announced that it received notice that the SEC is conducting an informal inquiry into its option-grant practices and has requested documents and information.
For a free consultation regarding your rights and interests with respect to your Keithley Instruments Inc. stockholdings, you may contact Kip B. Shuman of Shuman & Berens LLP at 1-800-711-6483, or via email at Kip@shumanberens.com
Shuman & Berens LLP attorneys have extensive experience in prosecuting shareholder litigation and have played significant roles in securities actions throughout the nation, resulting in substantial recoveries to investors. For more information about Shuman & Berens LLP go to (www.shumanberens.com)