Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Polypore International Inc.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Polypore International Inc. ("Polypore" or the "Company") PPO concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Asahi Kasei Corp. ("Asahi Kasei"), a Japanese chemicals and fiber maker.

Under the terms of the two-part transaction, valued at approximately $3.2 billion, Polypore will first sell the assets of its Separation Media Segment to 3M Company MMM for approximately $1 billion, with all of the proceeds going to Asahi Kasei.  Second, and immediately afterwards, Polypore shareholders would receive $60.50 per share from Asahi Kasei for their shares.

Our investigation concerns whether the Polypore board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders. 

If you own Polypore 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:

James G. Flynn, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212) 935-7400
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