Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Launches an Investigation against Derma Sciences, Inc. (DSCI) for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by Its Board of Directors

NEW YORK--()--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of Derma Sciences, Inc. (“Derma” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: DSCI) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct in seeking shareholders’ approval for an amendment to the Company’s 2012 Incentive Plan.

Specifically, in the Proxy Statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013, the Board of Directors recommends that Derma’s shareholders vote to approve an amendment to the Derma Sciences, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance thereunder in the amount of 1,687,500 shares. The issuance of the additional shares could have a substantial dilutive effect on the shares of Derma common stock.

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Contacts

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
369 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Juan E. Monteverde, Esq.

jmonteverde@faruqilaw.com
Toll Free: (877) 247-4292
Phone: (212) 983-9330

Release Summary

Faruqi & Faruqi is investigating Derma Sciences, Inc. in connection with their conduct in seeking shareholders’ approval for an amendment to the Company’s 2012 Incentive Plan.

Contacts

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
369 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Juan E. Monteverde, Esq.

jmonteverde@faruqilaw.com
Toll Free: (877) 247-4292
Phone: (212) 983-9330