We are investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company (“La Jolla” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LJPC) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA) via tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company’s shareholders will receive $6.23 in cash for each share of La Jolla common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $149 million.
Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) La Jolla’s board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $6.23 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates La Jolla’s shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.