Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Edgen Group Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Edgen Group Inc. ("Edgen Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: EDG) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Sumitomo Corp. ("Sumitomo").    

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On October 1, 2013, Edgen Group announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Sumitomo.  Under the terms of the agreement, Edgen Group shareholders will receive $12.00 per share in cash.    

Our investigation concerns whether the Edgen Group board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company shareholders. 

If you own Edgen Group shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website: http://www.hfesq.com

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