WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The law firm Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:FACE) (“Physicians” or “the Company”), concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by Markwins International Corporation. Under the terms of the transaction, Physicians’ shareholders would receive $4.90 per share in cash. The total value of the transaction is approximately $74.9 million.

Physicians has performed well recently, reporting improved financial results in its filings with the SEC. The investigation is focused on the potential unfairness of the consideration to Physicians’ shareholders, the process by which the Company’s Board of Directors is considering the transaction, and potential conflicts of interest among Physicians’ Board members.