NEW YORK, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Electro Rent Corporation ("Electro Rent" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ELRC) (ISIN: US2852181039) (CUSIP: 285218103) concerning the proposed acquisition of Electro Rent by Platinum Equity.

Electro shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Robert Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

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The investigation concerns whether the Electro Rent directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Electro Rent shareholders will be entitled to receive $13.12 in cash for each share of Electro Rent common stock held.

However, the merger price is below an analyst's recent target price of $15.00 per share.

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CONTACT:
Robert Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
212-661-1100 ext. 9980
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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