BALA CYNWYD, Pa., June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Idenix" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IDIX) relating to the proposed acquisition by Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck").

Click here to learn more about the investigation http://brodsky-smith.com/766-idix-idenix-pharmaceuticals-inc.html, or call: 877-534-2590. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Under the terms of the transaction, Idenix shareholders will receive only $24.50 in cash for each share of Idenix stock they own. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Idenix for not acting in the Company's shareholders' best interests in connection with the sale process.

Further, the investigation seeks to determine if the transaction undervalues Idenix given that is has been reported that Merck may need Idenix's drug Samatasvir and two of the Company's clinical-stage drugs to combine with its own oral hepatitis C compounds. In addition, Idenix claims that Gilead is infringing on one of its key patents which, if successful, could lead to a large upfront payment or even a steady royalty payment.

If you own shares of Idenix common stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the proposed transaction, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 602, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by e-mail at investorrelations@brodsky-smith.com, by visiting http://brodsky-smith.com/766-idix-idenix-pharmaceuticals-inc.html, or calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

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