Challenge the Buyout: Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP Investigates Whether MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. Has Obtained a Fair Price in Its Sale to Marathon Petroleum Corporation


MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are investigating the Board of Directors of MarkWest for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of MarkWest to Marathon.

Click here to learn how to join the action: http://www.ademilaw.com/case/markwest or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.

MarkWest’s long-term financial outlook is positive and yet shareholders will receive only the equivalent of approximately $78.64 per unit.  Marathon is well aware of MarkWest’s improving financial metrics and is purchasing MarkWest at a substantial discount.   The merger agreement unreasonably limits prospective bids by (i) prohibiting solicitation of any further bids, and (ii) imposing a termination penalty should MarkWest receive and accept a superior bid.  MarkWest’s insiders and their affiliates own significant stock and will receive millions of dollars as part of change of control arrangements.  These insiders can unduly influence a sale of MarkWest, which may not be in the best interests of non-insider shareholders.  Our investigation centers on the conduct of MarkWest’s Board of Directors, who have unanimously approved the transaction, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for MarkWest given its current financial condition and prospects. 

If you own units of MarkWest and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, http://www.ademilaw.com/case/markwest.                                  

We specialize in shareholder litigation involving buyouts, mergers, and individual shareholder rights throughout the country.  For more information, please feel free to call us. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.


 


            

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