WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Accelrys Inc. ("Accelrys" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ACCL) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts to sell the Company to Dassault Systemes SA in a cash deal valued at approximately $750 million.

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If you own shares of Accelrys and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (877) 316-3218 or to sign up online, visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/accl. You may also email Mr. Maniskas at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com.

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Accelrys' stockholders will receive $12.50 for each share of Accelrys common stock they own.

Our investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by Accelrys' Board of Directors for not acting in the Company's shareholders' best interests in connection with the sale process.

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is a national shareholder litigation firm. Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide. To learn more about the class action process, please visit: www.rmclasslaw.com. 



    CONTACT:                  Ryan & Maniskas, LLP

                              Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire

                              995 Old Eagle School Rd., Suite 311

                              Wayne, PA 19087

                              877-316-3218

                              www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/accl

                              rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com

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