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Mergers and Acquisitions Perking Up Again
Andrew Leckey

Whether or not you're personally convinced that the recession is just about over, those in the big-buck mergers-and-acquisitions game are believers. 'It's all a sign you can't keep a good capitalist down and eventually greed will overcome fear,' said James Paulsen, chief investment officer for Wells Capital Management, Minneapolis. People are saying, 'Gee, not only are we not going to have a depression, but it looks like we're actually going to have a recovery.'

Cadbury-Hershey merger: the Carnival solution
The hurdles to a Hershey-Cadbury tie-up are by now well aired. Hershey has a smaller market cap than Cadbury, would need to take on crippling amounts of debt to finance a deal, and the Hershey Charitable Trust would be loath to relinquish control in any new company. Yet the industrial logic of a Cadbury-Hershey merger is compelling;...

Further reading
Elsewhere on Friday, - Investing fads and themes by year, 1996 to present. - Unintended consequences on Wall Street. - Chart of the day: How the old gold bugs lost control. - Analyst date night: Honey let's hit that BofA protest. - The unbearable pain of 0.01%. - Wall Street's Grinch speaks to Gasparino....

Snap news
Breaking pre-market news on Friday, - Gartmore announces intention to list on the LSE - statement. - Nationwide Building Society posts half-year PBT of £143m - statement. - Big shareholders ask Goldman Sachs to cut bonuses - WSJ (via Reuters). - Intertek in discussions with Det Norske Veritas to acquire the majority of its Business Assurance division - statement....

Blackstone in $1.3bn Birds Eye deal
Birds Eye Foods is being sold by its private equity owners for $1.3bn to Blackstone’s Pinnacle Foods, it was announced on Thursday. The deal, to be funded with $300m in additional equity from Blackstone and $1bn in debt, provides fresh evidence of a thaw in the long freeze in global dealmaking - at least for consumer brands promising steady cash flows....

Matalan draws buy-out groups
Five private equity groups are among the first-round bidders for Matalan, the privately owned UK discount clothing retailer that is being auctioned with an estimated price tag of about £1.5bn. TPG, Blackstone, Warburg Pincus and BC Partners have all submitted indicative bids. Advent International, US buy-out specialist and owner of discount retailer Poundland,...

Blocked Minsheng deal costs $1.7bn
US authorities blocked Minsheng, the Chinese bank, from acquiring a Californian lender in a deal that could have saved almost $300m of taxpayers’ money and $1.4bn from an industry insurance fund, it has emerged. Minsheng had asked the Federal Reserve for permission to acquire UCB, a San Francisco bank in which it already had a 9.9% stake,...

JPMorgan completes Cazenove takeover
JPMorgan Cazenove on Thursday stressed that it saw scope to make more of the synergies between itself and the UK broker, as it confirmed details of a £1bn takeover deal.  JPMorgan is paying 535p a share for Cazenove – 25p in the form of a dividend next month and the rest when the transaction closes early next year.The transaction consummates the joint venture,...

Cadbury chews over dual-listing idea
A solution to facilitate a Cadbury-Hershey merger and repel Kraft’s $16.6bn hostile bid for the UK confectioner has been outlined in a letter to Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer from the special situations team at brokerage GFI, reports FT Alphaville. The letter proposes a dual-listed company structure similar to that adoped in the 2003 merger of London-listed P&O Princess Cruises by Carnival Corp of the US which,...

The Reckitt-Colgate rumour in pictures…
...and a few words. There was, to put it mildly, an unusually high level of interest in Colgate Palmolive on Wednesday night. Both in its shares: And in its November and December call options: Here, we think, is the reason. From Reuters: Speculation of a deal with Reckitt fueled an all-out feeding frenzy in Colgate call options,...

Hershey CDS update: Thar she blows (wider)
Hershey's market capitalisation: $8.6bn The amount of debt HSY needs to buy Cadbury: $9bn Jump in HSY 5-year CDS price move after HSY confirmed its interest: 33 per cent A pretty chart of Hershey's equity versus 5-year CDS, courtesy of GFI: Related links: Kinder Surprise for Kraft?...

M&A sees revival as India finds 'sweet spot'
The country's top companies have pounced on the rebound in global stock markets to rebuild their balance sheets and are now in the hunt for cross-border deals

GrainCorp buys US malt maker for $655m
GrainCorp, the Australian grain storage and handling group, is to expand its international footprint by agreeing to buy United Malt Holdings of the US for $655m

Private equity still on M&A sidelines
The recent wave of M&A activity has seen investment-grade global corporations taking the lead while private equity groups remain on the sidelines

China sets tough terms on foreign M&A deals
Shows further willingness to use new powers to probe global deals by imposing tough conditions on Delphi and Wyeth takeovers

Abbott in €4.5bn deal for Solvay drug unit
US group brings five-month takeover battle to an end with the purchase of Solvay's pharmaceutical company, beating UCB of Belgium and Switzerland's Nycomed

Too early to call a return to normal
Investors may be cheering the return of mergers and acquisitions but a closer look at the numbers suggests a nascent dealmaking boom is still a long way off

Rising confidence fails to bolster M&A activity
The global value of deals fell 37 per cent to just $1,620bn in the nine months from the same period last year, according to Dealogic, the financial data provider

Bharti merger talks with MTN hit opposition
Negotiations between Bharti Airtel and MTN to potentially create an emerging markets telecoms powerhouse have suffered criticism from South African ministers

Vodafone reassures on merger of rivals
The second largest British network operator says it would benefit from plans to consolidate the UK mobile phone businesses of France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom

NEC dominates Japanese mobile handset merger
Casio, Hitachi and NEC are to merge their mobile phone units to create a business with a Japanese market share of about 15 per cent

Suntory and Asahi in talks over Orangina
Japanese drinks groups Suntory and Asahi Breweries are holding separate talks over the €2.6bn auction to buy Orangina Schweppes, maker of France's best-known soft drink

The world's dealmakers take heart
Kraft's approach for Cadbury and a potential deal involving France Telecom's Orange UK and Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile UK have raised hopes of a rebound in global dealmaking

Flurry of new deals changes the mood
Even as media bankruptcies continue, sufficient confidence has returned for groups such as McGraw-Hill and News Corp to invite offers on assets such as Business Week and Dow Jones Indexes

Cable groups in network tie-up
NBC Universal, Walt Disney and Hearst are pooling two networks of cable channels in a complex consolidation that demonstrates the fragmented industry's search for cost savings to offset falling advertising revenues

Henderson reports waning M&A activity
Hopes of merger and acquisition activity among fund management groups are fading as share prices in the asset management sector have risen 48.4% in the past six months

Axiant to be Purchased by NCO Group
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiant LLC, a leading provider of integrated legal collections services, announced today that it has signed a binding agreement to be acquired by NCO Group, Inc. ("NCO"), a leading provider of accounts receivable outsourcing services.

Genesis Fluid Solutions Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of Merger Transaction, $3.5 Million Equity Financing and Begins Trading Under Symbol 'GSFL'
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesis Fluid Solutions Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GSFL), a designer and developer of waterway restoration, mining and paper mill (water) remediation technology and equipment, today announced the completion of a merger transaction and the commencement of its stock trading under the symbol "GSFL" on the OTC Bulletin Board on Monday, November 23, 2009.

Centerplate Announces Merger With Boston Culinary Group
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the hospitality partner to North America's premier convention centers and sports venues, announced today that they have signed a merger agreement with the Boston Culinary Group (BCG) with the transaction slated for early 2010. As one of the largest foodservice management companies in the recreation and leisure industry with a proven 40-year track record, BCG will complement Centerplate's leadership position and enhance its ability to provide a total solution platform to clients.

The Huntington National Bank Announces Completion of Its Offer to Purchase for Cash Subordinated Bank Notes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN; www.huntington.com). The Huntington National Bank ("Huntington") announced the final results of its offer to purchase subordinated bank notes having an aggregate principal amount up to $400,000,000 (the "Tender Offer"). The results are set forth in the table below.

Heritage Provider Network CEO Dr. Richard Merkin, Announces the Acquisition of Lakeside Medical Systems, Inc.
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Provider Network, and its founder, CEO and President Dr. Richard Merkin, announce that as of November 6, 2009, Lakeside Medical Systems, Inc., as well as all its affiliated entities, have been acquired by Lakeside Medical Organization, part of the HPN family.

Agilysys Announces Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Proposed Control Share Acquisition by MAK Capital, Its Largest Shareholder, to Increase Ownership Above 20% of Outstanding Shares
CLEVELAND, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced today it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on January 5, 2010 for the purpose of considering and voting on whether to authorize MAK Capital, its largest shareholder, to increase its ownership above 20% but not to exceed one-third, of the company's outstanding shares. The Acquiring Person Statement indicates that MAK Capital does not intend, either alone or in concert with any other person, to exercise control of the Company. The Agilysys Board of Directors has determined that it will make no recommendation either in favor of or against the proposed control share acquisition.

Veracity Networks Offers World-Class Service With a Local Touch
PROVO, Utah, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Veracity Networks today announced the finalized merger of Broadweave Networks and Veracity Communications, creating the premier, local provider of telecommunications services. This merger allows Veracity Networks to offer an expanded array of offerings to its more than 20,000 Utah customers. These customers will benefit from superior customer service and advanced technology platforms--including a powerful fiber-optic network--to deliver optimal Internet, phone and video capabilities.

e.Republic Acquires Governing Magazine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- e.Republic today announced it has agreed to acquire Governing from the Times Publishing Company.

Higher One Acquires CASHNet
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher One, a financial services and payment company focused exclusively on higher education, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CASHNet, a leader in payment management services to colleges and universities. Colleges and universities will be able to leverage refund as well as payment services within one relationship. New and existing customers will be able to leverage cost savings initiatives across a broad range of student services. Students and parents will gain more choices and flexibility to manage their payments and refunds. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Agilysys Receives Statement From MAK Capital, Its Largest Shareholder, Announcing Intent to Increase Its Ownership Above 20% of Outstanding Shares
CLEVELAND, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced today it received, under Section 1701.831 of the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio's "control share acquisition statute," an Acquiring Person Statement from MAK Capital Fund, LP and Paloma International L.P., notifying the company of their intent to increase their direct or indirect ownership of Agilysys' common shares above 20%, but not to exceed one-third. The Acquiring Person Statement indicates that MAK Capital does not intend, either alone or in concert with any other person, to exercise control of the Company.

Motorola Acquires RadioFrame Networks' iDEN Business
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the acquisition of RadioFrame Networks' iDEN business. RadioFrame is a provider of lower cost, power efficient iDEN technology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. RadioFrame Networks' iDEN business will be integrated into Motorola's Home & Networks Mobility business.

University of Michigan Wolverine Venture Fund Achieves Record $2 Million Return on HandyLab Acquisition
Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Co., HandyLab Marks Third Successful Exit for Country's First Student-Led Venture Fund

Conseco Announces Reinsurance Transaction
CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced a new agreement under which its Bankers Life and Casualty Company subsidiary ("Bankers Life") will coinsure, with an effective date of October 1, 2009, about 237,000 life insurance policies with Wilton Reassurance Company ("Wilton Re"). Wilton Re will pay a ceding commission of approximately $45 million and 50% coinsure these policies, which will continue to be administered by Bankers Life.

Quest Diagnostics Announces Final Tender Offer Results
MADISON, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (the "Company") (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced today the final results for its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of its 5.125% Senior Notes due 2010 and any and all of its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2011 (collectively, the "Notes"). Additional terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are set forth in the offer to purchase dated November 12, 2009 and the related letter of transmittal. The settlement date for the Tender Offer will be today, November 20, 2009.

GLOBAL Defense Technology Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Its Common Stock
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GLOBAL Defense Technology, Nasdaq: GTEC), a leading provider of defense technologies to the national security community, announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 4.6 million shares of common stock at $13.00 per share, of which 3.0 million shares are being sold by the Company and 1.6 million shares are being sold by certain selling stockholders. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 690,000 shares of common stock from one of the selling stockholders at the initial public offering price. The offering is expected to close on or about November 25, 2009.

BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc.
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of HandyLab, Inc., an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company that develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic assays and automation platforms.

Most Home Corp Announced Letter of Intent to Sell Its Kurio(R) Mobile Real Estate Operations for Cash and Shares

Liberty Media Completes Split-Off and Merger with The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty Media Corporation ("Liberty Media") (Nasdaq: LCAPA, LCAPB, LINTA, LINTB, LSTZA, LSTZB) today announced that it has completed its previously announced split-off (the "Split-Off") of Liberty Entertainment, Inc. ("LEI") from Liberty Media and the business combination transaction between The DIRECTV Group, Inc. ("DIRECTV") and LEI (the "DTV Business Combination").

TNP Strategic Retail Trust Meets Minimum Offering Amount, Acquires Its First Property, Enters Into Revolving Credit Facility
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- TNP Strategic Retail Trust, Inc. (the "Company") announced that as of November 12, 2009, it had raised the minimum offering amount of $2,000,000 in shares of common stock in its initial public offering.

TDS Announces New $250 Million Stock Repurchase Authorization
CHICAGO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS, TDS.S), today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new $250 million stock repurchase authorization that will expire in three years. The new repurchase authorization allows the repurchase of TDS Common and TDS Special Common shares, as market conditions permit.

Asia Properties Signs MOU to Acquire Macau Casino
HONG KONG and BELLINGHAM, Wash., Nov. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Properties, Inc. (API) (Pink Sheets:ASPZ) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding "MOU" to acquire 50.13% of a Macau casino VIP club.

Primoris Services Corporation to Acquire James Construction Group, L.L.C.
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primoris Services Corporation (Nasdaq:PRIM) (Nasdaq:PRIMU) (Nasdaq:PRIMW) ("Primoris" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire James Construction Group, L.L.C. ("James Construction Group"), one of the largest privately-held construction companies in the southeastern United States, in a transaction valued at approximately $135 million. Total consideration will be comprised of $7 million in cash, a five-year $53.5 million promissory note with escalating interest of 5% to 8% and shares of Primoris preferred stock valued at $64.5 million. The preferred stock will be automatically converted into shares of Primoris common stock after approval of Primoris shareholders. The definitive agreement also contains an incentive provision that could provide an additional $10 million of Primoris common stock based on James Construction Group attaining specified financial goals for the year ending December 31, 2010.

Compliance Systems Corporation Provides Business Update and Details on Proposed Transaction With Execuserve Corp.
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compliance Systems Corporation (OTCBB:COPI) today released an update on the Company's previously announced intent to acquire Execuserve Corp. On November 12, 2009, Compliance Systems announced that it had entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Execuserve. Compliance Systems Corporation believes that upon acquisition of Execuserve, it will be able to leverage its connections within the telemarketing industry to market and distribute Execuserve's Hire-Intelligence(TM) and Hire-Choice(TM) software program to more than 56,900 call centers nationwide, which historically have some of the highest rates of employee turnover, averaging more than 300% annually. USA call centers employ approximately 5,219,000 workers nationwide, almost 4% of the U.S. workforce. The software's dynamic assessments of prospective job seekers entering the telemarketing industry will assist call center operators in identifying which candidates have the potential to achieve higher rates of success, thus reducing new hire costs and increasing call center performance for the software user.

China Digital Animation Development Enters Into Stock Purchase Agreement to Acquire Chongqing Dinv Ares Filming Production Co., Ltd.
NEW YORK and HARBIN, China, Nov. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Digital Animation Development, Inc. (OTCBB:CHDA) today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement with Chongqing Dinv Ares Filming Production Co., Ltd. (Dinv Ares), an award-winning film production company based in Chongqing, China. Upon completion, the acquisition will be an all-stock transaction whereby China Digital Animation will issue one million shares of its common stock to Dinv Ares, in exchange for certain assets of the company. Dinv Ares' acquired business lines generated revenue of $3 million, gross profit of $1.5 million and net income of $930,414 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2009.

Verisk Analytics Acquires Retail Industry Loss-Prevention Leader, Enabl-u Technologies
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq:VRSK) announced today the acquisition of Enabl-u Technologies, a leader in providing loss-prevention services to the retail industry.

ACI Worldwide to Acquire Euronet Essentis
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACI Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACIW), a leading international provider of electronic payments software and solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Euronet Essentis Limited (Essentis), a division of Euronet Worldwide. Essentis, based in Watford, UK, is a leading provider of payment solutions for card issuing and merchant acquiring around the world. ACI will market the Essentis solutions globally to financial service providers under the ACI brand.

Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. Entered Into Letters of Intent With DJ Toys and Yana
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CRWE) announced that it has entered into Letters of Intent to enter into business combinations with DJ Toys Enterprise Corporation and Yana Venture Philanthropy Group, both of which are Taiwan corporations.

GeoBio Energy, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire an Oil and Gas Wells Treatment and Servicing Company
SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeoBio Energy, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GBOE) ("GeoBio" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Farmington, New Mexico based H&M Precision Products, Inc. ("H&M"), an oil and natural gas services company.

Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. Finalizes Acquisition 7th Level Entertainment Group, LLC
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graffiti Entertainment, Inc., a division of Signature Devices, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SDVI), today announced that the company has finalized the acquisition of the 7th Level Entertainment Group, LLC.

Compliance Systems Corporation to Acquire Execuserve Corp.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compliance Systems Corporation (OTCBB:COPI) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Execuserve Corp., a privately held company, in a transaction which is intended to be a tax-free reorganization in which Execuserve would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compliance Systems Corporation. COPI previously announced that it had signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an exclusive licensing agreement to distribute Execuserve's Hire-Intelligence(TM) and Hire-Choice(TM) software program, which conducts dynamic assessments of prospective job seekers with embedded features, including artificial intelligence.

Recovery Energy Acquires Three Wells, Continues to Capitalize on Energy Sector's Recovery
DENVER, Nov. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:RECV) is currently acquiring 50 percent ownership of three producing wells on a 160-acre lease in Washington County, Colorado's Rush Willadel Field. The three wells have a gross production of approximately 38 bbls per day with estimates of the proven producing reserves in excess of 75,000 barrels of high-quality crude oil. In addition to the existing wells, Recovery has identified two additional potential drilling locations, which could materially increase production.

Blue Frog Solutions Acquires Prospect9
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Frog Solutions, a leading provider of Life & Annuity Order Management and Compliance solutions for the insurance industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Salt Lake City, Utah-based Prospect9 client management and marketing solutions provider to the financial services and insurance industries. Details of the acquisition were not released.

ROK Acquires Text-To-Speech Company, Textic
LONDON, Nov. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROK Entertainment Group, the UK-based mobile technology, applications and services company has today announced the acquisition of leading text-to-speech provider Textic.

Harsco Expands Its Emerging Market Footprint in Latin America With Acquisition of ESCO Interamerica
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing its strategic objective of building strong market leadership positions in the world's high-growth emerging market economies, worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) announced today its acquisition of ESCO Interamerica, Ltda., one of Latin America's premier engineering and equipment services providers to the infrastructure sector and the number one market leader in Central America and the Caribbean.

Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. to Acquire Yippy, Inc.
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB:CNBR) ("Cinnabar" or the "Company") is in the final stages of acquiring Yippy, Inc., a private Delaware corporation ("Yippy"). Yippy (www.yippy.com) is to be acquired by Cinnabar prior to January 14, 2010, per the agreement set forth in the shell acquisition between Richard Granville and Belmont Partners, LLP. Joseph Meuse, the Managing Director for Belmont Partners, LLP, remained on the board of Cinnabar following the acquisition. Details of this transaction are available through Edgar via 8K with other supporting documents, including the Stock Purchase Agreement and Promissory Note.

QIAGEN Reports Strong Third Quarter 2009 Results
VENLO, The Netherlands, Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIAGEN N.V. (Nasdaq:QGEN) (Frankfurt:QIA) today announced the results of operations for the third quarter and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

Compuware Completes Acquisition of Gomez; Customers and Analysts Applaud Strategic Union
DETROIT, Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq:CPWR) today completed its acquisition of Gomez, Inc. Together, Compuware and Gomez deliver an unmatched and unified solution for optimizing application performance across the Enterprise and the Internet. Customers and industry analyst firms have been enthusiastic and positive in their evaluation of the acquisition.

AMCORE Bank's Monroe and Argyle Branches Sold to First National Bank and Trust
ROCKFORD, Ill., Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMCORE Bank, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMCORE Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMFI), today announced that it has completed the sale of its branches in the Wisconsin communities of Monroe and Argyle to First National Bank and Trust Company of Beloit, WI. The sale included approximately $70 million in loans, $135 million in deposits and sweep accounts, and up to $45 million in related trust accounts. The 401(k) plan business was not part of the sale and remains with AMCORE. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Blacksmith Brands Announces Acquisition and Partnership With The Emerson Group
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blacksmith Brands, Inc. announced that it had completed its acquisition of five over-the-counter consumer products brands from McNEIL-PPC, Inc. Blacksmith acquired the following branded consumer products: EFFERDENT(R) denture cleaner, EFFERGRIP(R) denture adhesive cream, LUDEN'S(R) throat drops, PEDIACARE(R) children's cough and cold medicine and PEDIACARE(R) Gentle Vapors waterless vaporizer, and NASALCROM(R), a nasal allergy relief spray.

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. Receives FDIC Approval to Acquire Mt. Washington Cooperative Bank
BOSTON, Nov. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "Meridian") (Nasdaq:EBSB), the holding company for East Boston Savings Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that the Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to acquire Mt. Washington Bank ("Mt. Washington"). This, along with the October 29th approval from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts completes the approval process required for the merger to move forward. As announced in July, the Company signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Mt. Washington, which operates seven offices in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Mt. Washington's existing customer deposits in Suffolk County will increase East Boston Savings Bank's market share to 5th in the County. The combined organization will have 19 branches and over $1.2 billion in deposits.