COMSYS IT Partners acquisition by Manpower being investigated
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of COMSYS IT Partners (CITP) related to the Company’s agreement to be acquired by Manpower (MAN). The transaction is valued at approximately $431M, including assumed debt. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to approval of the merger agreement by the COMSYS board of directors. :theflyonthewall.com
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