INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Commences Investigation on Behalf of Express Scripts Holding Co. Investors

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of investors of Express Scripts Holding Co. ("Express Scripts" or the "Company") ESRX investors concerning the Company and its officers' potential violation of federal securities laws.

Express Scripts said the Company is losing its biggest customer, as health insurer Anthem Inc. won't renew its contract with the pharmacy benefit manager when it expires in 2019, following claims by Anthem that Express Scripts overcharged it by billions of dollars. "The company was recently told by Anthem management that Anthem intends to move its business when the company's current contract with Anthem expires," Express Scripts said Monday in a statement. On this news, trading in the shares of Express Scripts have been halted.

If you purchased Express Scripts securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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