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Halper Sadeh Investigates MeridianLink, WideOpenWest, NorthWestern Energy Mergers.
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Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 8:56 am ET2min read
Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating MeridianLink, WideOpenWest, and NorthWestern Energy for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders. The law firm is investigating the companies' sale agreements, including MeridianLink's sale to Centerbridge Partners for $20 per share, WideOpenWest's sale to DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners for $5.20 per share, and NorthWestern Energy's sale to Black Hills Corp. for 0.98 shares of Black Hills per share. Shareholders can click on the company name to learn more about their legal rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLC, a prominent investor rights law firm, has initiated investigations into MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE: WOW), and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWE) for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders. The firm is examining the companies' sale agreements and seeking to ensure that shareholders receive adequate consideration and disclosures.MeridianLink, Inc.
MeridianLink, a healthcare technology company, has been investigated for its sale to affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. for $20.00 per share in cash. Halper Sadeh LLC is reviewing whether the sale price and terms adequately reflect the value of the company and if shareholders have received sufficient disclosures [1].
WideOpenWest, Inc.
WideOpenWest, a broadband internet service provider, is under scrutiny for its sale to DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners for $5.20 per share in cash. The transaction, valued at approximately $1.5 billion, has raised concerns about the fairness of the sale and the conduct of the board of directors. The Ademi Firm, another law firm, is also investigating the transaction to determine if the board has fulfilled its fiduciary duties [2].
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.
NorthWestern Energy, a utility company, is being investigated for its going-private transaction with Black Hills Corp. Shareholders will receive 0.98 shares of Black Hills for each NorthWestern share owned. The transaction agreement includes provisions that limit competing transactions, raising questions about the fairness of the arrangement and the conduct of the board of directors. The Ademi Firm is also investigating this transaction [3].
Shareholder Rights and Options
Shareholders of the affected companies are encouraged to contact Halper Sadeh LLC or the Ademi Firm to discuss their legal rights and options. The firms are handling these actions on a contingent fee basis, meaning shareholders will not be responsible for out-of-pocket payments for legal fees or expenses.
Conclusion
These investigations highlight the importance of ensuring that shareholders receive fair treatment and adequate disclosures in corporate transactions. The firms involved are committed to protecting shareholder rights and seeking appropriate remedies if necessary.
References
[1] Halper Sadeh LLC. (2025). Shareholder Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates MeridianLink, STAAR Surgical, and Performant Healthcare. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shareholder-investigation-halper-sadeh-llc-investigates-mlnk-staa-phlt-on-behalf-of-shareholders-302557746.html
[2] The Ademi Firm. (2025). Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether WideOpenWest, Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price. Retrieved from https://www.marketscreener.com/news/shareholder-alert-the-ademi-firm-continues-to-investigate-whether-wideopenwest-inc-is-obtaining-a-ce7d59d3d08afe26
[3] The Ademi Firm. (2025). Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price. Retrieved from https://www.marketscreener.com/news/shareholder-alert-the-ademi-firm-continues-to-investigate-whether-northwestern-energy-group-inc-is-ce7d59d3d089f626
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