NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Popper LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Riverbed Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVBD), concerning the proposed acquisition of Riverbed led by the private equity firm, Thoma Bravo, LLC. Riverbed shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Aubrey Pritchett at (212) 759-4600 or apritchett@wolfpopper.com.

The investigation concerns whether the Riverbed directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Riverbed shareholders will receive $21.00 in cash for each share of Riverbed they own. The proposed transaction has an equity value of $3.3 billion. The offer price is below the 52-week high price of $22.82 per share.

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