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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.'

Will BHP strike again?
It is almost a year since BHP Billiton abandoned its $62bn pursuit of Rio Tinto and... people are starting to speculate. Earlier this week, the Australian Financial Review asked whether BHP might bid again if  the proposed iron ore joint venture (IOJV) between the two companies collapses. Sources say Rio will either walk away under pressure from its shareholders to secure a higher premium for handing BHP all the optionality in its best interests;...

British Airways defies financial gravity
Hidden away in British Airways' half-year results is this tidbit: That means British Airways NAPS pension liabilities now stand at a whopping £2.66bn -- more than twice the £1.17bn reported at the end of last fiscal year. What's more -- we are still waiting for the results of the BA pension trustees' triennial revaluation,...

Sun shareholders left swinging
At the end of October, FT Alphaville came across some strange goings on in Oracle's pending $7bn acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Oracle had withdrawn its Russian antitrust filing, an unexplained move prompting speculation the deal was about to unravel. With proceedings snagged in Brussels after EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes voiced monopoly concerns,...

Germany, Russia furious at Opel blow
Germany and Russia reacted furiously to General Motors’ surprise decision this week to abandon the sale of Opel/Vauxhall to Canada’s Magna and Russia’s Sberbank and set the stage for a fresh confrontation between Germany and GM, over whether Berlin would allow Opel to go bankrupt or step in to support GM financially....

Siguler Guff buys into MDM Bank
Siguler Guff, the US group specialising in emerging markets and distressed debt investments, has made a rare private equity investment in a Russian bank by acquiring a stake in MDM Bank, one of the country’s biggest lenders. Russia Partners, Siguler Guff’s Moscow-based buy-out arm, will announce on Thursday the purchase of 3.3% of MDM from SM Group,...

Beijing acts on Panasonic-Sanyo deal
China is forcing Panasonic to sell off assets in Japan to secure approval for its acquisition of Sanyo Electric, the first time Chinese competition authorities have compelled disposals outside of the country in a monopoly review. The landmark ruling by China’s commerce ministry clears the way for Panasonic’s long-delayed Y805bn ($9.4bn) tender offer for Sanyo Electric,...

Aviva eyes ING break-up
Aviva, the UK’s second-biggest insurer, will examine the break-up of ING to see if it will yield any acquisition opportunities, according to Andrew Moss, Aviva’s CEO. The Dutch financial services group is selling its insurance and investment management business in order to win European Commission approval for the receipt of state aid....

Kradbury: Come on Irene
Kraft's third quarter earnings might have been delivered with jazz hands-a-waving, but those looking for hints of a heavily sweetened Cadbury offer were left disappointed. While "remaining interested", chief executive Irene Rosenfeld said Kraft would maintain a "disciplined approach" in its flirtation with the UK chocolate company....

Further reading
Elsewhere on Wednesday, - If the economy's stagnant, why are stocks up? - The edge: a golden opportunity remains. - On the clash of economic theories (and commentators). - John Paulson once had self-doubts. - A curious meeting at the US Treasury. - The women who made it on Wall Street:  Lessons from Krawcheck....

Snap news
Breaking pre-market news on Wednesday, - Societe Generale Q3 net doubles on investment bank - statement. - Bank of Ireland H1 income falls 73 per cent to €162m - statement. - BNP Paribas still looking at Societe Generale La Tribune newspaper says; BNP denies - Reuters. - Northern Rock mortgage arrears rise in Q3 - statement....

Enterprise Acquisition Corp. and ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announce Closing of Merger Transaction
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Enterprise Acquisition Corp. ("Enterprise") (NYSE Amex: EST; EST.U; EST.WS) and ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. ("ARMOUR") today announced the completion of their merger transaction. ARMOUR will immediately begin conducting business as a REIT, primarily investing in hybrid adjustable-rate, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government-chartered entity.

Ameris Bancorp Announces Acquisition of United Security Bank
MOULTRIE, Ga., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMERIS BANCORP (Nasdaq GS: ABCB), announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ameris Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporate ("FDIC") to assume all of the deposits and acquire certain assets of United Security Bank, a full service bank headquartered in Sparta, Georgia, with an additional banking office in Woodstock, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance today declared United Security Bank closed and appointed the FDIC as receiver.

Competitive Companies, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Voice Vision, Inc.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Competitive Companies Inc. (CCI) (OTC Bulletin Board: CCOP) announced today the Company has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Voice Vision, Inc. (VVI). This planned acquisition is consistent with the CCI Strategic Business Plan, designed to build enterprise value through organic growth and select acquisition opportunities associated with cross-functional integration of complementary core competencies. Moreover, the value to shareholders of both companies is substantial in adding IP video delivery. Along with providing a unique voice over IP solution for CCI's current customers, Voice Vision's focus on the multibillion dollar market associated with distant learning, telemedicine and hearing impaired, is consistent to the combined and continuing commitment to our ethical, cultural and social conscious.

Roper Industries Announces Two Acquisitions to Enhance Growth in Medical and Toll & Traffic Businesses
SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verathon, Inc., a leading provider of proprietary medical devices. The Verathon Board of Directors has approved the transaction and the closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, including shareholder approval. The parties expect the closing to be completed in early December.

Subaye Acquires Minority-Owned Interests in Subaye.com, Inc.
GUANGZHOU CITY, China, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Subaye, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SBAY)(the "Company"), announced the completion of a Share Exchange Agreement between the Company and the minority interest owners of Subaye.com, Inc., the Company's subsidiary, a Delaware corporation. Subaye.com, Inc. is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Independent professional valuations were completed in order to value both the Company's net assets without including the net assets of Subaye.com, Inc. and separately, a valuation of just the net assets of Subaye.com, Inc. was completed. These valuations were relied upon to support the Company's proposal to the minority interest holders of Subaye.com, Inc. to purchase the previously outstanding minority-owned interests of Subaye.com, Inc.

Citizens First Corporation's Board of Directors Rejects Porter Bancorp, Inc.'s Unsolicited Tender Offer
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Citizens First Corporation (Nasdaq: CZFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the holders of the Company's common stock reject Porter Bancorp, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: PBIB) ("Porter Bancorp") unsolicited tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company's common stock for $9.00 per share, payable, at the election of the holder thereof in the form of $9.00 in cash; or 0.5686 shares of the common stock of Porter Bancorp; or $4.50 in cash and 0.2843 shares of Porter Bancorp common stock.

On4(TM) Announces Closing of Acquisition of www.Pets911.com
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - On4(TM) Communications, Inc. (ONCI.OB) is pleased to announce the close of the acquisition of Pets911.com, and all intellectual property assets associated with this firm. Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement with I Recycle LLC, entered into on October 12, 2009, On4(TM) issued 3,000,000 shares of its common stock to designees of the vendor company, I Recycle LLC in payment of the purchase price for the acquisition of Pets911.com.

Medina International Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Harbor Guard Boats, Inc.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medina International Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MIHI), a leading manufacturer of specialized search and rescue boats, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Harbor Guard Boats, Inc. Harbor Guard Boats, Inc. manufactures fire rescue, rescue and patrol boats.

OTCBB-VHGI Updates Shareholders on Status of Healthcare Asset Sale and Treasure Gulch Gold Mine Development Strategy
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Virtual Health Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VHGI) confirmed today that the previously confirmed Letter of Intent to sell all health care related assets to Wound Management Technologies, Inc (WNDM) is subject to final approval of the Board of Directors and shareholders of VHGI.

Lion Energy Corp. (TSX-V: LEO), Southern Star Energy Inc. (OTC BB:SSEY) and Gold Star Resources Corp. (TSX-V: GXX) Announce Proposed Business Combination
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Namtra Corporation Acquires eTaxPortal
RESTON, Va., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Namtra Business Solutions, a 2009 Deloitte 500 fastest growing company, today announced that its software division has completed the acquisition of eTaxPortal.

Facet Solutions Acquires Archus Orthopedics
HOPKINTON, Mass., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Facet Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has acquired all of the assets of Archus Orthopedics. The acquisition creates an undisputed leadership position in product offerings, intellectual property and clinical experience in posterior motion preservation. "This is a win for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis," stated Facet Solutions' President & CEO, Geoff Pardo. "This consolidation further strengthens Facet Solutions' position in lumbar spine motion preservation surgery, which is the fastest growing sector of the surgical spine marketplace."

The Quercus Trust Acquires the Assets of Applied Solar, Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applied Solar, Inc. (debtor-in-possession) (OTC Bulletin Board: APSO) ("we" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed the previously-announced sale of its assets and operations to Quercus APSO, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Quercus Trust. Quercus APSO, LLC intends to change its name and conduct business as Applied Solar, LLC.

Exclusive Media Group to Acquire Indie Distributor Newmarket
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today jointly by Exclusive Media Group's (EMG) CEO Nigel Sinclair and Newmarket's Co-Founder Chris Ball, that EMG will acquire Newmarket Films, the highly regarded Los Angeles based film production and distribution company founded by William Tyrer and Chris Ball in 1994, creating an ideal pairing of two leading independent film companies.

eGate Solutions Acquires Abanco's Onboard Retail Technology to Improve Speed, Capability and Customer Focus
ZURICH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Having the right technology is a key success factor in managing onboard retail projects. Airlines, railways and ferry operators worldwide can now operate more powerful, flexible and secure sales programs by partnering with gategroup member eGate Solutions(TM).

Optical Cable Corporation Acquires Applied Optical Systems, Inc.
ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq GM: OCCF) ("OCC") today announced that it has acquired Applied Optical Systems, Inc. ("AOS"), a designer, developer and manufacturer of specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity solutions for military and harsh environment applications. The acquisition was completed on October 31, 2009, and Applied Optical Systems is now a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC.

American Midstream Partners Buys Natural Gas Assets From Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE: EEP)
DENVER, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- American Midstream Partners announced that yesterday it completed the purchase of twelve natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing assets from Enbridge Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: EEP) in a transaction valued at approximately $151 million. The assets include two interstate gas pipelines and a substantial network of intrastate pipelines and gathering and processing systems located primarily in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee that serve industrial, commercial and local distribution companies.

The Blackstone Group and Glimcher to Form Joint Venture
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Blackstone Group(® )and Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT), today announced a partnership for the acquisition and management of two regional malls.

Energy, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Cut Bank Gas Company
GREAT FALLS, Mont., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGAS), a natural gas utility and energy marketing company, today announced that its subsidiary Energy West, Incorporated has completed the acquisition of approximately 83% of the outstanding shares of Cut Bank Gas Company, a natural gas utility serving Cut Bank, Montana.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announces Regulatory Clearance for Its Planned Acquisition of I-Flow Corporation
DALLAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act with respect to its previously announced planned acquisition of I-Flow Corporation (Nasdaq: IFLO).

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.

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Completes Sale of PentaStaph(TM) to GlaxoSmithKline PLC
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:NABI) announced that it has completed the sale of PentaStaph(TM) (Pentavalent S. aureus Vaccine) and related assets to GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK). The sale was announced in August of this year. Under the terms of the agreement, Nabi will receive cash payments of $21.5 million of which $20 million is associated with the PentaStaph transaction close, $1 million associated with the sale of a separate pre-clinical program for a vaccine against S.epidermedis, as well as $0.5 million as reimbursement for license fees and clinical materials previously manufactured for use in the Phase I trial. The remaining $26 million in payments contemplated in the transaction are associated with the completion of four milestones which the Company expects to complete within the next 16 months. These remaining milestones include initiation and completion of the Phase I trial, the successful transfer of specified materials and the successful transfer of technology. In connection with the sale, Nabi agreed to provide services to GSK related to the conduct of the Phase I trial and the transfer of the Staph program in exchange for reimbursement of Nabi's expenses.

Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation to Acquire First Keystone Financial, Inc.
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:BMTC) (the "Corporation"), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that it had signed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Merger Agreement") to acquire First Keystone Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:FKFS) a financial services company headquartered in Media, PA, which is the parent holding company for First Keystone Bank, a federally-chartered savings bank headquartered in Media. The acquisition will increase the Corporation's total assets by more than $500 million and add 8 full-service branches.

NYFIX Stockholders Approve Acquisition by NYSE Euronext
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NYFIX, Inc. (Nasdaq:NYFX), a leading provider of innovative solutions that optimize trading efficiency, announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the proposed acquisition of NYFIX by NYSE Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX), at a special meeting of NYFIX stockholders held earlier today. The proposal was approved with approximately 98 percent of the votes cast by NYFIX stockholders voting in favor of the acquisition.

Layne Christensen Company Announces Acquisition of W.L. Hailey & Company, Inc.
MISSION WOODS, Kan., Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq:LAYN) today announced the acquisition of W.L. Hailey & Company, Inc., a water infrastructure company. Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc. provided investment banking services to W.L. Hailey and served as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to the company in connection with this transaction. The acquisition purchase price was $15 million and was funded from Layne Christensen's current cash balances and net of cash, Layne Christensen remains debt free.

GMXR Announces Closing of Midstream Transaction With Kinder Morgan
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GMX Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:GMXR) (please visit www.gmxresources.com to view the latest corporate presentation) and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:KMP) today announced that the two companies have closed their previously announced transaction in which GMXR and its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavor Pipeline Inc., have transferred mid-stream gas gathering, compression, and related equipment to a newly formed Endeavor Gathering LLC, and an affiliate of Kinder Morgan has purchased a 40% membership interest in Endeavor Gathering LLC from GMXR for $36 million.

Superior Uniform Group, Inc. Acquires Blade Sportswear, Inc.
SEMINOLE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Uniform Group (Nasdaq:SGC) today announced the acquisition of Blade Sportswear, Inc. ("Blade"), effective November 2, 2009. Blade, founded in 1991, a privately owned company, specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of uniforms to major domestic restaurant and foodservice chains throughout the U.S. Blade's award-winning image apparel is worn by some of the most prestigious brands in the foodservice market. The transaction is an asset purchase including the assumption of certain liabilities.

Steiner Leisure Limited Announces Entry Into an Agreement for the Acquisition of the Stock of Bliss World Holdings, Inc. and Related Financing
NASSAU, The Bahamas, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Bliss World Holdings, Inc. ("Bliss") from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ("Starwood") (NYSE:HOT). Bliss is a spa and skincare company with free-standing and hotel spa locations, offering services under the "Bliss" and "Remede" brands and products under the "Bliss" and "Labratoire Remede" brands. Bliss also operates an e-commerce and catalog business and distributes its products through Bloomingdale's, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora and other domestic and international retail locations.

Left Behind Games Seeks Christian Media and Family-Friendly Acquisition Candidates
MURRIETA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Left Behind Games Inc. (OTCBB:LFBG), dba

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. Receives State Regulatory Approval to Acquire Mt. Washington Cooperative Bank
BOSTON, Oct. 29, 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 conditional regulatory approval from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to acquire Mt. Washington Bank ("Mt. Washington"). As previously 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. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

WCA Agrees to Acquire Landfill, Transfer Station and Rail Haul Operation
HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WCA Waste Corporation (Nasdaq:WCAA) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the operations of Live Earth, LLC. Live Earth is a privately held company whose operations include the Sunny Farms Landfill, a 457 acre site permitted to accept municipal solid waste, industrial waste and construction and demolition debris located in Seneca County, Ohio. Additional operations to be acquired from Live Earth include Champion City Recovery, a transfer station permitted to accept 1,000 tons a day located south of Boston, Massachusetts and a rail haul operation over the CSX rail line transporting waste from the east coast to Sunny Farm landfill. The landfill is currently averaging approximately 3,200 tons per day.

EGPI Firecreek, Inc. Announces Closing Scheduled for the Acquisition of South Atlantic Traffic Corporation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB:EFIR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has delivered final and definitive documentation to South Atlantic Traffic Corporation ("SATCO"). The Company and SATCO have signed extension documents targeting November 2, 2009 for the planned closing date of the acquisition.

CTDC to Acquire Majority Interest in On-Grid Solar Power Station Business
HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Technology Development Group Corporation (Nasdaq:CTDC) ("CTDC" or "the Company"), a growing integrated clean energy group based in China that provides solar energy products and solutions, today announced that the Company has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") with China Technology Solar Power Holdings Limited ("CTSPHL Group") and its direct and indirect shareholders to acquire a 51% equity interest and become the major shareholder of CTSPHL Group.

GenTek Inc. Summarizes Ongoing "Go Shop" Process and Board Reaffirms Recommendation
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GenTek Inc. (Nasdaq:GETI), a leading provider of specialty inorganic chemical products and valve actuation systems and components for automotive and heavy duty/commercial engines, today provided a summary of the ongoing "go shop" process contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 28, 2009, by and among GenTek, ASP GT Acquisition Corp. ("ASP") and ASP GT Holding Corp (the "Merger Agreement"). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, ASP commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash all of the outstanding shares of GenTek common stock at a price of $38.00 per share.

Evolution Fuels Executes Letter of Intent to Acquire Fuel Stations in Alabama and Mississippi
DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Fuels, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EVFL) (the "Company") today announced that it has executed a letter of intent to acquire two existing and operational fuel stations, one located in southern Alabama and the other in central Mississippi. The Company intends to brand the stations as "Evolution Fuels."

Rescare Acquires New Jersey Home Care Business
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResCare, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSCR), the nation's leading provider of residential, training, education, workforce and support services for people with special needs, today announced that it has acquired the assets of All Quality Care, a Newton, New Jersey, home care agency providing hourly nursing and aide services, case management, wound care, pediatric and IV therapy as well as other services to assist people in their homes. All Quality Care serves approximately 220 people in 10 counties including Sussex, Hunterdon, Warren and Essex. Annual revenues are expected to be approximately $5 million and include a mix of private, insurance and Medicaid. All Quality Care will be a part of ResCare HomeCare.

eGames Announces Sale of Cinemaware Assets
LANGHORNE, Pa., Oct. 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casual games publisher and developer eGames, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EGAM) announced today that it has sold the intellectual property rights related to its Cinemaware assets to an undisclosed buyer for $150,000 cash. This sales transaction will be reflected in the Company's fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2009, and will favorably impact those financial results because the book value of the related assets had been written down to zero during the year ended June 30, 2009.

Denarii Resources Update -- Completion of Gold Property Acquisition
CARSON CITY, Nev., Oct. 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Denarii Resources Inc. (OTCBB:DNRR) (Berlin:8D3) (Frankfurt:8D3) are pleased to announce that the legal, accounting and technical professionals for the company have completed their due diligence on the overall business analysis of a potential gold producing property in North East California, USA. A positive recommendation is presented to the board and management is proceeding to complete an agreement to acquire the property.