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Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report (11-17-08 to 11-21-2008)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:54:00 GMT

NDS Group plc (NNDS) - News Corporation (NWS) : The European Commission officially started its review of this transaction yesterday, November 20. The EC has established a provisional review deadline of January 6, 2009 for this case (M.5274).[More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report - Oct 21 2008 9:08AM

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Anheuser-Busch Cos. (BUD) - InBev, $Datascope Corp. (DSCP) - Getinge AB, Secure Computing Corporation (SCUR) - McAfee, Inc. (MFE), Barr Pharmaceuticals (BRL) - Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), NDS Group plc (NNDS) - News Corporation (NWS)[More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report - Sep 15 2008 10:57AM

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:29:00 GMT

Anheuser-Busch Cos. (BUD) - InBev, ImClone Systems (IMCL) - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), $Longs Drug Stores (LDG) - CVS Caremark (CVS), Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) - Electronic Arts (ERTS)[More...]

Mergers and Acquisitions Status Report for the Week (09/01/2008 - 09/05/2008)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:48:00 GMT

The UK Office of Fair Trading initiated a review for this transaction on August 28, 2008. The OFT has established a public comment period deadline of September 11, 2008. As there is no record of this deal with the European Commission, the OFT will likely[More...]

Internet in Israel: Google, Yahoo, and MySpace all Chime In

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:54 GMT

As we wrote about President Bush’s address yesterday, IOI is spending two days at the President of Israel Shimon Peres’s Facing Tomorrow conference.[More...]

Analyst Comments: CEMIG, Natural Resource Partners, General Mills, NDS Group, Edison International, LDS Solar, Trimeris

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:10:09 GMT

We are keeping our Buy recommendation on Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais, or CEMIG (CIG). The company posted slightly better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2008, and the short-to-medium term outlook remains promising as demand...[More...]

Analyst Comments: 3Com, Allscripts, NDS Group, Dynavax, Crocs, D.R. Horton, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Home Diagnostics

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:20:08 GMT

On September 28, 3Com Corporation (COMS) agreed to be acquired by affiliates of Bain Capital Partners and Huawei Technologies for approximately $2.2 billion in cash, or $5.30 per share. The transaction, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of calendar year 2008, has been delayed due to security concerns over Huawei's affiliation with the Chinese government. Though 3Com Corporation...[More...]

Tech Services in Demand the World Over

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:52:55 GMT

With the U.S. dollar lagging currencies such as the Euro, and appearing to stay that way in the near term, we thought it would be a good idea to check in with senior European technology industry analyst Robert Perri, CFA for his viewpoint on how a weaker dollar is helping - or hampering - stocks in his coverage. Is it fair to say the best plays in foreign technology are those that take advantage of a weaker U.S. dollar? Yes, the best performing stocks in my universe have been companies that are based in emerging markets that sell globally, but report in U.S. dollars. Companies like Logitech (LOGI), Millicom (MICC) and TurkCel (TKC) have had excepti[More...]

Select Tech Strong for 2008

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:50:51 GMT

Analyst Comment: Barclays, Halliburton, NDS Group, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, JA Solar, Millicom International

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:54:46 GMT

An update has come out on Barclays PLC (BCS), in which senior banking sector analyst Ann H. Heffron, CFA is restating her Hold rating on the company. We excerpted the following details:'We are maintaining our Hold on Barclays PLC, but reducing our target price to $45. In its third quarter trading update issued on November 27, Barclays announced that it expects 2007 results to be in line with market consensus after £1.3 billion...[More...]

NDS, News Corporation and Permira Announce the Successful Completion of the Transaction to Take NDS Private

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:44:00 GMT

NDS Group Limited (“NDS”) (Nasdaq:NNDS), News Corporation and Permira Advisers LLP (“Permira”) are pleased to announce that the scheme of arrangement to effect the going private transaction of NDS has now become fully effective. The effectiveness of the scheme results in two subsidiaries of funds advised by Permira (the “Permira Newcos”) and News Corporation owning approximately 51% and 49% of NDS, respectively, in each case subject to dilution by shares to be subscribed for by members of management and shares to be issued as part of the option scheme to be established by NDS.[More...]

NDS Announces Receipt of Final Court Approval of Scheme

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:43:00 GMT

NDS Group Limited (“NDS”) announced that earlier today, the High Court of Justice in England and Wales approved the remaining elements of the scheme of arrangement pursuant to which News Corporation and two subsidiaries of funds advised by Permira Advisers LLP will take NDS private. The scheme is expected to become fully effective on February 5, 2009, upon the registration of a copy of the court order with the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales and the last day for trading in ADSs is expected to be February 4, 2009.[More...]

Partner Communications Selects Jungo's OpenRG(TM) Software for New SmartBox(TM) Gateway

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:51:00 GMT

Breakaway Communications for Jungo
Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of broadband residential gateway software solutions, and Partner Communications, a leading Israeli mobile telecoms operator, have reached an agreement that sees Jungo integrating its OpenRG(TM) residential gateway software into Partner's new SmartBox(TM) home gateway, part of the operator's innovative new home communications offering.
With SmartBox, launched in December 2008, Partner Communications' customers will enjoy advanced broadband services such as 802.11n wireless network, advanced VoIP capabilities including integrated DECT, call hijacking between cellular and fixed line, home media sharing and other services.

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Partner Communications Selects Jungo's OpenRG Software for New SmartBox Gateway

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:57:00 GMT

Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of broadband residential gateway software solutions, and Partner Communications, a leading Israeli mobile telecoms operator, have reached an agreement that sees Jungo integrating its OpenRG residential gateway software into Partner's new SmartBox home gateway, part of the operator's innovative new home communications offering.
OpenRG also provides a suite of functionalities to substantially reduce operational costs.
With SmartBox, launched in December 2008, Partner Communications' customers will enjoy advanced broadband services such as 802.11n wireless network, advanced VoIP capabilities including integrated DECT, call hijacking between cellular and fixed line, home media sharing and other services.

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Partner Communications Selects Jungo's OpenRG™ Software for New SmartBox™ Gateway

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:56:00 GMT

Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of broadband residential gateway software solutions, and Partner Communications, a leading Israeli mobile telecoms operator, have reached an agreement that sees Jungo integrating its OpenRG™ residential gateway software into Partner’s new SmartBox™ home gateway, part of the operator’s innovative new home communications offering.[More...]

NDS Shareholders Approve Proposed Transaction to Take NDS Private

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:33:00 GMT

NDS Group plc (“NDS”) today announced that at the shareholder meeting convened by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales and at the subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting, both of which took place today, the shareholders of NDS approved the proposed scheme of arrangement pursuant to which all of the issued and outstanding NDS A ordinary shares would be cancelled, and approximately 67% of the issued and outstanding NDS B ordinary shares (held by News Corporation) would be cancelled, in each case, for per share consideration of $63.00 in cash. Additional NDS B ordinary shares will then be issued to two newly incorporated subsidiaries of funds advised by Permira Advisers LLP (the “Newcos”). If the proposed transaction is consummated, News Corporation and the Newcos would own approximately 49% and 51% of NDS, respectively, in each case subject to dilution by shares to be subscribed for by members of management and shares to be issued as part of the option scheme to be established by NDS following the proposed scheme of arrangement becoming effective.[More...]

Partner Communications Selects NDS PC Show™ to Power New VOD Content Portal

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:57:00 GMT

NDS, (Nasdaq:NNDS) the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that leading Israeli mobile operator Partner Communications, part of Hutchison Telecom International, has chosen NDS PC Show™ to deliver Video On Demand (VOD) securely over the Internet for its newly launched content portal. By implementing NDS PC Show, together with NDS Unified Headend™, Partner Communications is able to provide Israeli consumers who register on the website with a wealth of video content that can be viewed on their PCs. The distribution of the content over the Internet is being facilitated by the robust and reliable Content Distribution Network provided by CastUP, an NDS Group company.[More...]

NDS Wins Prestigious Vision Free Award from Stevie Wonder and the Wonder Foundation

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT

2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Mirage Hotel Suite D50 - January 8, 2009 – NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that its RadioGuard conditional access solution has been honored with a Vision Free Award from The Wonder Foundation and the Sendero Group. The award has been given to NDS for its enablement of the secure delivery of reading service content via HD Radio broadcasting for the sight-impaired. RadioGuard is the first conditional access solution for HD Radio™ broadcasting and will be a standard feature of the HD Radio system moving forward.[More...]

Jungo and Wisair Announce End-to-End Wireless USB Solution for Linux-Based and Embedded Platforms Used in Set-Top Boxes, TVs, DVRs, Smart Phones

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8-11, 2009 Jungo, a leading provider of connectivity software solutions and Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions, today announced the availability of an end-to-end Wireless USB solution for Linux-based and embedded operating systems used in CE devices. By combining Jungo’s USBware™ protocol software stack with Wisair’s single chip based Wireless USB reference designs, the new offering enables OEMs to embed Wireless USB into non-Windows™ CE devices such as set-top boxes, TV sets, smart phones and DVRs. This means more options for consumers to connect external devices, including storage units, with a higher throughput delivered.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: NDS Group Plc, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Scientific Games Corp. And LeapFrog Enterprises

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:11:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: NDS Group Plc (NASDAQ: NNDS), RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR), Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), Scientific Games Corp. (NASDAQ: SGMS) and LeapFrog Enterprises (NYSE: LF).

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