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DALLAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Kendall Law Group ], led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE: MRX) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. The national securities firmas investigation seeks to determine whether Medicis Pharmaceutical and its Board breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders. If you are a Medicis Pharmaceutical shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at [ investor@kendalllawgroup.com ].

On September 4, 2012, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Medicis Pharmaceutical would be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.6 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Medicis Pharmaceutical stockholders will receive $44.00 in cash for each share of Medicis Pharmaceutical/MRX common stock held. According to Thompson/First Call, analysts have set price targets as high as $49.00 per share for Medicis Pharmaceuticalas stock. The firmas investigation seeks to determine whether Medicis Pharmaceutical and its Board undertook a fair process in negotiating the deal.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.