NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Guidance Software, Inc. ("Guidance Software" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GUID) concerning the proposed sale of the Company to Open Text ("Open Text").

Under the terms of the agreement, Open Text would acquire Guidance Software in a transaction valued at approximately $222 million. Pursuant to the deal, Guidance Software stockholders will receive $7.10 in cash per share. At least one analyst had a price target of $10.00 per share.

Our investigation concerns whether the Guidance Software board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company stockholders.

If you own Guidance Software shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Daniella Quitt, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
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