Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of The Gymboree Corporation (?Gymboree? or the ?Company?) (NASDAQ:GYMB) related to the Company's agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital Partners, LLC (?Bain Capital?). The proposed transaction is valued at approximately $1.8 billion.

Under the terms of the definitive agreement entered into by the parties, it is anticipated that affiliates of Bain Capital will commence a tender offer to acquire all the outstanding stock of Gymboree for $65.40 per share in cash. If the tender offer is successfully completed, it is anticipated that the transaction will close by year end. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to approval of the proposed transaction by Gymboree's board of directors.

If you are a shareholder of Gymboree, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
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