Kendall Law Group Investigates Brigham Exploration Company

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Brigham Exploration Company (NASDAQ: BEXP) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Statoil ASA. The national securities firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Brigham and its Board breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders. If you are a Brigham shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at investor@kendalllawgroup.com.

On October 17, 2011, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Brigham would be acquired by Statoil, in a transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Brigham stockholders will receive $36.50 in cash for each share of Brigham/BEXP common stock held. According to Thompson/First Call, analysts have set a price target as high as $45.00 per share for Brigham’s stock. The firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Brigham and its Board undertook a fair process in negotiating the deal.

Kendall Law Group was founded by a former federal judge, includes a former United States Attorney, prosecutors and securities lawyers who are experienced in complex securities litigation. The firm has been counsel in numerous merger and acquisition cases nationwide, including some of the largest transactions in the United States.