NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc.("Cornerstone" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CRTX) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Chiesi Famaceutici S.p.A. ("Chiesi").

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Cornerstone has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by Chiesi.  Under the terms of the agreement, Cornerstone shareholders will receive $9.50 in cash for each Cornerstone share owned. 

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

If you own Cornerstone 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:

Benjamin Sachs-Michaels, Esq.Robert I. Harwood, Esq.Harwood Feffer LLP488 Madison AvenueNew York, New York 10022Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400(212)935-7400Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com   Website:http://www.hfesq.com

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