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Buyout Of Hot Topic - Law Firm Seeks Higher Price For Shareholders

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SOURCE Tripp Levy PLLC

NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripp Levy PLLC, a leading national securities and shareholder rights law firm, announces that it is investigating the acquisition of Hot Topic Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTT) on behalf of shareholders in connection with the sale of the company to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

Under the terms of the transaction, Hot Topic shareholders will receive $14 for each share of Hot Topic common stock they own. The investigation concerns whether the Hot Topic senior management and board of directors breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by not obtaining the highest price possible for shareholders while obtaining personal benefits for themselves in selling the company at this price. Indeed, analysts have projected the company's true takeover value is worth at least $1.40 per share.  Moreover, the company has no debt and has at least $1.40 per share of cash on its books, meaning the purchase price is closer to $12.60 per share rather than $14 (since that cash will go to Sycamore Partners.)  In connection with selling the company at this price, the company's CEO and Chairman of the board and significant shareholder of approx. 9% of the outstanding shares, are voting in favor of the deal.

If you own HOTT common stock and you wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact

Tripp Levy
Tripp Levy PLLC
125 East 82nd Street
9th Floor
New York, New York
Toll Free: 877-772-3975
Email: contact@tripplevy.com

Tripp Levy PLLC is a national law firm that specializes in mergers & acquisitions, takeover litigation, shareholder rights, and corporate governance matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Tripp Levy PLLC
Tripp Levy, 877-772-3975
contact@tripplevy.com

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