Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Alberto-Culver Company (?Alberto-Culver? or the ?Company?) (NYSE: ACV) related to the Company's agreement to be acquired by Unilever PLC (?Unilever?). The proposed cash transaction is valued at approximately $3.7 billion, with Alberto-Culver shareholders due to receive $37.50 per share.

The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law related to the Alberto-Culver board's approval of the proposed transaction, including whether the Board failed to adequately shop the Company and whether the proposed transaction undervalues Alberto-Culver shares.

If you own shares of Alberto-Culver 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, or by calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

Brodsky & Smith, LLC
Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire
Evan J. Smith, Esquire
877-LEGAL-90
investorrelations@brodsky-smith.com