Faruqi & Faruqi has begun an investigation into company following its sale to Matson, it said in a statement picked up by news wires.

Juan Monteverde, a partner in the firm, is looking into potential breaches of fiduciary duties by Horizon directors relating to the price achieved, the statement said. The deal was agreed at $0.72 per share.

According to Ben Nolan of Stifel Matson is paying $541m for the primary assets changing hands in the deal.

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