NEW YORK, July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. ("Rockwood" or the "Company") (NYSE: ROC) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Albermarle Corporation ("Albermarle").    

Under the terms of the transaction, Albermarle will purchase Rockwood in a transaction valued at approximately $6.2 billion.  Rockwood shareholders will receive approximately 0.4803 of a share of Albermarle and $50.65 cash for each share of Rockwood owned, a combined worth of about $85.53.    

Our investigation concerns whether the Rockwood 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 unit holders. 

If you own Rockwood 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 I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Craig Lowther
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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