An investigation for investors in Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (NYSE:SFE) shares over potential securities laws violations by Safeguard Scientifics was announced and NYSE:SFE stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWire) -- 09/23/2015 --An investigation on behalf of shareholders in NYSE:SFE shares over potential securities laws violations by Safeguard Scientifics in connection certain financial statements was announced.

Investors who purchased shares of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (NYSE:SFE), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation or call 858-779-1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on whether a series of statements by Safeguard Scientifics regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

On July 24, 2015, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc announced its second quarter 2015 financial results. Among other things, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc disclosed that in June 2011, the Company's former partner company, Advanced BioHealing, Inc. was acquired by Shire plc and that prior to the expiration of the escrow period in March 2012, Shire plc filed a claim against all amounts held in escrow related to the sale based principally upon a United States Department of Justice false claims act investigation relating to Advanced BioHealing, Inc.

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc said that no further proceeds will be distributed to the Company or other former owners until the validity of such claims is determined and that Safeguard Scientifics, Inc presently views it as unlikely that it will receive any portion of such amount in the short or long-term.

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc also stated that in connection with the above-referenced investigation, in July 2015 the Company received a Civil Investigation Demand-Documentary Material from the United States Department of Justice regarding ABH and Safeguard's relationship with Advanced BioHealing, Inc.

Shares of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (NYSE:SFE) declined on August 24, 2015, to as low as $16.59 per share.

Those who purchased shares of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc (NYSE:SFE) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

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