Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC is investigating whether the directors of Santarus, Inc. ("Santarus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SNTS) complied with their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed buyout of the Company by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Under the terms of the merger agreement, if the transaction closes Salix will acquire all the outstanding shares of SNTS for $32 per share. The firm's investigation seeks to determine, among other things, whether the consideration to be paid to Santarus shareholders is fair and adequate.

Current holders of Santarus common stock with questions concerning their legal rights are encouraged to contact Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC and its attorneys Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Esq. or Marshall P. Dees, Esq. via email at mfistel@holzerlaw.com, or mdees@holzerlaw.com, or via toll-free telephone at (888) 508-6832.

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