Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Was Filed Against The Cooper Companies, Inc.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2006, the classaction lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the CentralDistrict of California against The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO). Thecomplaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, includingallegations of issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the marketwhich had the effect of artificially inflating the market price. The classperiod is from July 29, 2004 through November 21, 2005.Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of the Class. If you are amember of the Class as described above, you may move the Court no later thanMonday, April 17, 2006, to serve as a lead plaintiff for the Class. However,in order to do so, you must meet certain legal requirements pursuant to thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.If you wish to discuss this action, participate in this suit, or have anyquestions or concerns regarding this notice, or preservation of your rights,please contact:William B. FedermanFEDERMAN & SHERWOOD120 N. Robinson, Suite 2720Oklahoma City, OK 73102