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Moduslink Announces Settlement Agreement With LCV Capital Management And Raging Capital Management Moduslink To Expand Board And Increase The Company's...

Posted on October 20, 2010
WALTHAM, Mass., October 20, 2010 - ModusLink Global Solutions(TM), Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK), today announced that it has reached an agreement with LCV Capital Management, LLC, Raging Capital Management, LLC and certain of their affiliates in connection with the Company's 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Northeast Utilities And Nstar Agree To $17.5 Billion Merger of Equals, Forming New England's Premier Utility Company

Posted on October 18, 2010
HARTFORD, CT and BOSTON, MA (October 18, 2010) - Northeast Utilities (NYSE-NU) and NSTAR (NYSE-NST) today announced that both companies' Boards of Trustees have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement that will create one of the nation's largest utilities, with a total enterprise value of $17...

Schiff Nutrition International Announces A Major New Shareholder; TPG Growth Acquired An Approximate 25% Company Stake From Weider Health And Fitness In...

Posted on October 15, 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2010: Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (NYSE: WNI), announced today that TPG Growth, the middle market buyout and growth platform of TPG, a global private investment firm, has purchased approximately 25% of Schiff Nutrition?s fully diluted outstanding shares from Weider Health and Fitness (WHF), Schiff Nutrition?s majority shareholder, for $48...

Biglari Holdings Proposes To Acquire Fremont Michigan Insuracorp, Inc. For $29 Per Share In Cash

Posted on October 12, 2010
SAN ANTONIO, TX ? October 11, 2010 ? Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BH) today announced a proposal to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FMMH.OB) that it does not already own for a purchase price of $29 per share in cash...

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Tidewater Signs Construction Contract With Drydocks World

Posted on October 12, 2010
Jeff Platt, Chief Operations Officer of Tidewater Inc., commented, "We are very pleased to announce the construction of these UT 755CDL-designed vessels as part of our continued effort to provide our customers with the latest technology in offshore marine assets capable of operating on a worldwide basis...

Infrastructure Developments Negotiating A Management Agreement For Major Oil Sands Project In Southeast Asia

Posted on October 08, 2010
HERNDON, VA, October 5, 2010 -- Infrastructure Developments Corp. (OTCBB: IDVC) announced today that its subsidiary, Intelspec International, Inc., is in final negotiations for a contract to manage a large oil sands concession in Indonesia.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Supply Agreement With Nestlé Nutrition

Posted on October 08, 2010
The PowerBar brand of Nestlé Nutrition's Performance Nutrition division has formed a strategic alliance in the production of nutritional supplements in the field of human sports nutrition. Under this strategic alliance, NAI shall have the first right of offer to supply nutritional supplements to Nestlé Nutrition in this field.

Envision Solar Enters Into Strategic Master Services Agreement With Morrow-meadows Corporation

Posted on October 06, 2010
Announces first 300kW project and plan for extensive deployment of Park Solar?, EnvisionTrak? and CleanChargeä technology under Master Services Agreement SAN DIEGO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Envision Solar International, Inc., (www.envisionsolar.com) (OTCBB:EVSI - News), a solar system designer and developer, today announced that it has entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Morrow-Meadows...

GLG Life Tech Corporation Signs Agreements For The Market Development of Its Stevia Extracts In India And The Middle East

Posted on October 06, 2010
India is a global leader in the consumption of sugar. Fueled by growing population and continued economic growth, consumption is forecasted to increase to 24.5 million tons for the period 2010/11 on expected improvement in domestic supplies and strong demand...

Lighting Science Group Corporation Announces Recapitalization, Including $25 Million Private Placement, And Commercial Agreement With Simon Property Group,...

Posted on October 06, 2010
LSG entered into a recapitalization agreement with Pegasus, the holder of a majority of LSG's stock, pursuant to which: A Pegasus-controlled entity purchased $20 million of common stock from LSG and received an option until the earlier of the closing of a revolving credit facility or December 31, 2010, to purchase up to an additional $5 million of common stock at a price of $1...

Realty Income Signs A Purchase Agreement To Acquire Approximately $250 Million of Properties In Sale-leaseback Transaction

Posted on October 06, 2010
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, October 6, 2010?.Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), the Monthly Dividend Company®, (NYSE: O), announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 136 retail properties for approximately $250 million under long-term, triple-net lease agreements...

Iridium Signs Coface Facility Agreement

Posted on October 05, 2010
McLean, Va., October 4, 2010 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced that it has signed the definitive Coface Facility Agreement to finance its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The syndicate of nine banks is led by Deutsche Bank AG, Banco Santander SA, Société Générale, Natixis and Mediobanca International S...

Deltathree Signs North American Sales Agreement With Acn For Deltathree?s Mobile Phone Application

Posted on October 04, 2010
ACN to offer a private label version of deltathree?s joip Mobile Phone Application under the ACN Mobile World brand through thousands of ACN?s North American representatives New York, NY ? October 4, 2010 ? deltathree, Inc. (OTCBB: DDDC.OB), a global provider of video and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services, products, hosted solutions and infrastructures for service...

Sanofi-aventis Commences Tender Offer To Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genzyme For $69 Per Share In Cash

Posted on October 04, 2010
While sanofi-aventis' strong preference is to engage in constructive discussions with Genzyme, Genzyme's Board and management team's continued refusal to do so has led sanofi-aventis to commence the tender offer. A meeting between the two CEOs on September 20, 2010, proved unproductive, despite several attempts by sanofi-aventis to advance discussions...

Norsat International Inc. Announces Recent Contract Orders

Posted on October 04, 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia – October 4, 2010 -- Norsat International Inc. ("Norsat") (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of broadband communications solutions, announced today that it has received several contracts for Norsat satellite terminals in support of U...

Carmike Cinemas Extends Long-term Agreement With Cinema Advertising Leader Screenvision And Receives Ownership Interest

Posted on October 01, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading entertainment, digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the modification of a long-term, exclusive exhibition agreement with Screenvision, a leading innovator in cinema advertising...

Two Rivers Water Company Unveils Water, Farming And Alternative Energy Strategy And Enters Into Agreement To Purchase The Orlando Reservoir

Posted on October 01, 2010
DENVER, Colorado, September 29, 2010 -- Two Rivers Water Company ("Two Rivers") (OTCBB:TURV) announced today it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Orlando Reservoir and associated water assets in Huerfano County, Colorado.  As part of the purchase, Two Rivers is unveiling its Water, Farming and Alternative Energy strategy.

Press Release Alimentation Couche-tard Announces Expiration of Its Tender Offer To Acquire Casey's General Stores

Posted on September 30, 2010
Laval, Québec- September 30, 2010 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") today announced that it has allowed its tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") (NASDAQ: CASY) for $38.50 per share in cash to expire at 5:00 p...

Deltek To Acquire Input To Power The Complete Government Contracting Value Chain

Posted on September 30, 2010
HERNDON, VA – September 30, 2010 – Deltek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROJ), the leading provider of enterprise applications software and solutions for project-focused businesses, today announced that it will acquire INPUT, Inc. for $60 million in an all cash transaction...

Prudential Financial To Acquire Aig Star And Aig Edison In Japan

Posted on September 30, 2010
"The addition of these operations to our existing businesses in Japan will increase our presence and give us opportunities to provide our quality service to more customers. We look forward to working with the management and employees of Star and Edison to ensure a smooth transition," said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, Inc.

Sinoenergy Corporation Closes Merger Agreement With Skywide Capital Management Limited

Posted on September 29, 2010
BEIJING, China September 29, 2010 -- Sinoenergy Corporation (Nasdaq: SNEN), developer and operator of retail compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations in the People's Republic of China and a manufacturer of CNG transport truck trailer, CNG filling station equipment and CNG fuel conversion kits for automobiles, today announced that, on September 27, 2010, the transactions contemplated by the...

YRC Worldwide Board of Directors Approves Tentative Labor Agreement And Reverse Stock Split

Posted on September 29, 2010
Agreement designed to improve YRCW long-term market competitiveness and provide for re-entry into multi-employer pension funds Ratification targeted for completion by late October 2010 OVERLAND PARK, KAN. - YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) today announced that its board of directors has approved a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and the Teamsters approved...

Argentex Mining Signs Securities Purchase Agreement With Ifc For Equity Investment of $7,347,200

Posted on September 27, 2010
"Argentex is very pleased to welcome IFC as a major stakeholder," said Ken Hicks, President of Argentex. "We look forward to working with them to ensure that continued progress at our Pinguino mineral exploration project in Argentina follows globally recognized best practices for the mineral exploration industry, the environment and for working with local communities...

Trimeris And Roche Reach Agreement On Trimeris Repayment of Deferred Marketing Expense

Posted on September 27, 2010
The agreement reached today between Roche and Trimeris relates to the parties' collaboration for the development and commercialization of FUZEON. Under the existing Development and License Agreement between the parties, Trimeris and Roche had agreed that certain expenses related to the selling and marketing of FUZEON that were incurred by Roche in 2004 would be subject to re-payment by Trimeris,...

BHP Billiton Announces Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period For Its Offer To Acquire Potashcorp

Posted on September 23, 2010
BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP/LSE:BLT/NYSE:BHP and BBL/JSE:BIL) today announced that it has been granted early termination by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice of the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), in connection with its offer to acquire all of the issued and...

Trustmark Corporation And Cadence Financial Corporation Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Posted on September 23, 2010
Under terms of the definitive agreement, Cadence common shareholders will receive 0.096993 shares of Trustmark common stock for each share of Cadence in a tax free exchange.  Trustmark will issue approximately 1,155,104 shares of its common stock for all issued and outstanding common shares of Cadence...

Volcano Announces It Will End Distribution Agreement With Fukuda; Transition Enhances Company's Direct Selling Program In Japan

Posted on September 21, 2010
This transaction follows the successful transition of its distribution from Goodman to direct in Japan in July 2009. Fukuda, which distributes Volcano IVUS offerings to the cardiology market only, currently serves approximately 180 centers and accounts for approximately 20 percent of Volcano's revenues in Japan-and approximately five percent of the company's total revenues...

Dynavax Announces $30 Million At-the-market Common Stock Purchase Agreement Aspire Capital Makes Initial Investment of $2 Million At $2.00 Per Share

Posted on September 20, 2010
During the term of the purchase agreement, Dynavax will control the timing and amount of any sales of its common stock to Aspire Capital. Aspire Capital has no right to require any sales by the Company but is obligated to make purchases as the Company directs in accordance with the purchase agreement, which may be terminated by Dynavax at any time...

PXP Executes Agreement To Divest Gulf of Mexico Shallow Water Properties For $818 Million PXP Has Commenced Marketing of Its Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Assets...

Posted on September 20, 2010
James C. Flores, Chairman, President and CEO of PXP commented, "Our Gulf of Mexico exploration program has been an on-going success for PXP's shareholders and a consistent value creation strategy by using our exploration expertise in this prolific hydrocarbon basin...

Proginet Corporation Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement With Tibco Software

Posted on September 20, 2010
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock was required to approve the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. According to the final vote tally of shares of Proginet common stock, approximately 69% of the outstanding shares of Proginet common stock as of July 30, 2010, the record date for the special meeting, were voted to approve...

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