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Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of NBTY, Inc.

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WASHINGTON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of NBTY, Inc. (aNBTYa or the aCompanya) (NYSE:NTY) concerning the sale of the Company to The Carlyle Group for $55.00 in cash for each share of common stock owned in a transaction valued at $3.8 billion.

The investigation is focused on the potential unfairness of the consideration to NBTY shareholders, the process by which the NBTY Board of Directors considered the transaction, and potential conflicts of interests among Board members. The Companya™s stock was trading as high as $51.00 as recently as April 15, 2010.

If you are interested in discussing your rights as an NBTY shareholder, or have information relating to this investigation, please contact Finkelstein Thompson's Washington, DC offices at (877) 337-1050 or by email at [ contact@finkelsteinthompson.com ].

Finkelstein Thompson LLP has spent over three decades delivering outstanding representation to institutional and individual clients in financial litigation, and has been appointed as lead or co-lead counsel in dozens of shareholder class actions. Indeed, the firm has served in leadership roles in cases that have recovered over $1 billion for investors and consumers.

To learn more about Finkelstein Thompson LLP, please visit our web site at [ www.finkelsteinthompson.com ]. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.