Mergers & Acquisitions

Henry Schein Animal Health Completes Acquisition Of Majority Interest In Equine Products Company SmartPak

Henry Schein Animal Health Completes Acquisition Of Majority Interest In Equine Products Company SmartPak PR Newswire MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1, 2014 MELVILLE, N.Y. , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that its U.S […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

RCS Capital Corporation Completes Acquisition of Hatteras Funds Group, Adviser to the Hatteras Funds

RCS Capital Corporation Completes Acquisition of Hatteras Funds Group, Adviser to the Hatteras Funds Acquisition Expands RCAP’s Platform of Alternative Investment Offerings, Further Diversifies Revenue Sources PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 1, 2014 NEW YORK , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — RCS Capital Corporation (“RCAP”) (NYSE:RCAP) announced today that on June 30, 2014 , it closed on its previously announced acquisition of substantially all the assets, and assumption of certain of the liabilities, related to the business and operations of a group of related companies (the “Hatteras Funds Group”) that manage and distribute the Hatteras Funds (“Hatteras Funds”). The Hatteras Funds are a family of funds that provides alternative investment solutions to financial advisors and their clients. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Audio Network Australia Becomes a 100% Audio Network Group Company

Audio Network Australia Becomes a 100% Audio Network Group Company PR Newswire SYDNEY, July 1, 2014 SYDNEY , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — – Founder Linda Tizard sells 49% shareholding in Audio Network Australia to Audio Network Group – Audio Network, the international music company specialising in music for film, television and video, today announced the acquisition of a 49% shareholding in Audio Network Australia Pty Ltd from co-founder Linda Tizard , enabling the Australian subsidiary to become a fully integrated part of the Audio Network Group. The acquisition demonstrates the Group’s continuing determination to expand globally and develop its vision whilst retaining the innovative and creative force behind the group’s success. Charles Cutbill , currently Head of Sales, will assume the position of Sales Director, whilst Jess Ossington , Head of Creative Services, will take on the role of Operations Director. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transcept Pharmaceuticals and Paratek Pharmaceuticals Sign Merger Agreement

Transcept Pharmaceuticals and Paratek Pharmaceuticals Sign Merger Agreement Merger to result in NASDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company whose lead asset is a novel Phase 3-ready, oral and intravenous antibiotic drug candidate designed to address the treatment needs of patients with serious community-acquired bacterial infections. Upon the closing of the merger, Paratek stockholders will acquire in the aggregate approximately 89.6 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Transcept in exchange for their shares in Paratek, and Paratek will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Transcept. Transcept stockholders will retain their existing equity in Transcept for an aggregate ownership stake of approximately 10.4 percent […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amherst Securities Group And Pierpont Securities Merge To Create Market-Leading Fixed-Income Broker-Dealer

Amherst Securities Group And Pierpont Securities Merge To Create Market-Leading Fixed-Income Broker-Dealer Combination Will Expand Product Coverage, Increase Capital Base and Strongly Position the Firm for Future Growth PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas and STAMFORD, Conn., July 1, 2014 AUSTIN, Texas and STAMFORD, Conn. , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Amherst Securities Group, LP (“Amherst Securities”), a fixed-income broker-dealer focused on mortgage-related, asset-backed and structured finance investments, and Pierpont Securities LLC (“Pierpont”), a fixed-income broker-dealer focused on rates and credit products, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in a transaction that will create a market-leading fixed-income broker-dealer. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Longview Solutions Acquired by Marlin Equity Partners

Longview Solutions Acquired by Marlin Equity Partners PR Newswire TORONTO, July 1, 2014 TORONTO , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Longview Solutions (” Longview “), a leading provider of corporate performance management (“CPM”) and tax provisioning software, today announced it has been acquired from Exact Holding N.V. by Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”). […]

Momentum Stocks

Bear of the Day: DSW (DSW) – Bear of the Day

While DSW ( DSW ) stores might be a fashionable place to pick up a new pair of shoes, the stock probably doesn’t look great in your portfolio. The company has been under severe competitive pressure this year, while unfavorable weather trends haven’t helped matters either. In fact, shares of the embattled retailer have plunged by about 35% YTD, including a 20% slump in the past quarter alone. […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) – Bull of the Day

2014 has been an extremely tough year for the restaurant industry as heavy competition and changing customer tastes led to slumping stock prices for many names in the sector. Yet while it has certainly been difficult as of late, a few companies are well-positioned for gains in this space, and may be ready to surprise investors in the second half of the year. In particular, a small cap burger company based out of Colorado, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ( RRGB ) , could be worth a closer look in this regard. […]

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