We are investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of National Instruments Corporation (“National Instruments” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NATI) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR). Under the merger agreement, the Company’s shareholders will receive $60.00 in cash for each share of National Instruments owned.
Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) National Instruments’ board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $60.00 per share merger consideration adequately compensates National Instruments’ shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.