March 21, 2016 (Shareholders Foundation) - An investigation on behalf of investors of Alere Inc (NYSE:ALR) shares over potential securities laws violations by Alere and certain of its directors and officers in connection certain financial statements was announced.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Alere Inc (NYSE:ALR) concerning whether a series of statements by Alere regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

On March 15, 2016, Alere Inc disclosed receipt of a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice, relating to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), seeking documents relating to the Company's sales practices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Alere Inc also said it would be unable to timely file its annual report for 2015.

Alere Inc reported that its annual Total Revenue declined from over $2.61 billion in 2013 to over $2.58 billion in 2014 and that its Net Loss declined from $72.71 million in 2013 to $37.74 million in 2014.