The Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L. is investigating the Board of Directors of Rural/Metro Corporation ("Rural/Metro" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: RURL) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to complete a sale of the Company to the private equity firm Warburg Pincus. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Rural/Metro shareholders are to receive $17.25 in cash for each share of Rural/Metro.

The investigation involves whether the Board of Directors of Rural/Metro breached their fiduciary duties to Rural/Metro stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the transaction and whether Rural/Metro has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the proposed transaction. Specifically, according to Yahoo Finance, the analysts who follow the Company have an average target price of $17.75 per share, and one analyst has set a target price at $18.00 per share.

If you own stock in Rural/Metro and wish to obtain additional information about your rights, or if you have information regarding the above investigation, please contact Jonathan M. Stein, Esq. either via email at jstein@jonathansteinlaw.com or by telephone at (561) 961-2244.

The Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L. represents shareholders and consumers in complex litigation, including class action and derivative litigation. More information about the firm is available through its website, www.jonathansteinlaw.com, and upon request from the firm. Jonathan M. Stein is the attorney responsible for the content of this release.

Jonathan M. Stein, Esq.
Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L.
120 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 420
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 961-2244

jstein@jonathansteinlaw.com

www.jonathansteinlaw.com

Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L.
Jonathan M. Stein, Esq., 561-961-2244
jstein@jonathansteinlaw.com
www.jonathansteinlaw.com