QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Violations of Securities Laws

An investigation on behalf of investors of QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) shares over possible securities laws violations by QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. was announced and NASDAQ:QCOR investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

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San Diego, CA -- (SBWire) -- 07/16/2012 --An investigation on behalf of investors in QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) shares over potential securities laws violations by certain officers and directors at QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. in connection with certain financial statements was announced.

Investors who purchased shares of QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail(at)shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) concerning whether the company, certain of its officers and directors, or others have possibly violated federal securities laws. Specifically, the investigation concerns whether certain statements about QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS’ business, its prospects and its operations were potentially materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) reported that its annual Revenue rose from $88.32million in 2009 to $218.17million in 2011 and its Net Income increased from $26.63million in 2009 to $79.59million in 2011.

Shares of Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) grew from $3.50 per share in November 2009 to as high as $57.64 per share on July 9, 2012. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reportedly shipped 1,800 vials of its multiple sclerosis drug Acthar in June, bringin its quartly total to 4,710. That reportedly represents a 15% sequential increase relative to the first quarter. Following up the optimistic figures, Jeffries increased its price target from $56 to %60, saying the ,800 in shipments implies $111million in sales, notably reportedly high than the $103million consensus that the market was reportedly looking for.

Then on July 10, 2012, Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOR) announced that it will report its second quarter results on July 24, 2012.

NASDAQ:QCOR shares fell from $57.64 per share on July 9, 2012 to as low as $41.709 per share on July 11, 2012.

On July 13, 2012, NASDAQ:QCOR shares closed at $43.13 per share.

Those who purchased shares of QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) , have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Trevor Allen
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Media Relations Contact

Trevor Allen
General Manager
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
858-779-1554
http://www.ShareholdersFoundation.com

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