NEW YORK, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Zhongpin, Inc. ("Zhongpin" or the "Company") HOGS concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xianfu Zhu ("Zhu"). 

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On March 27, 2012, it was announced that Zhu had offered to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not currently owned by him in a going private transaction.  Under the proposal, Zhongpin shareholders would receive $13.50 in cash per share held.  Zhu already beneficially owns approximately 17.5% of the Company's common stock.

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

If you own Zhongpin 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:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Benjamin Sachs-Michaels
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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