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Cisco to Boost Security Portfolio with OpenDNS Acquisition

In a bid to expand its security portfolio, Cisco Systems CSCO recently announced its plans to acquire a cloud-based security company, OpenDNS, for $635 million. Cisco expects the acquisition to close in the first quarter of next year, subject to customary closing conditions. OpenDNS will be incorporated into Cisco's security business group under the leadership of senior vice president and general manager, David Goeckeler […]

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Manitowoc (MTW) to Face Persistent Headwinds in 2015

On Jun 30, 2015, we issued an updated research report on The Manitowoc Company, Inc. MTW , a manufacturer and seller of cranes and related products as well as foodservice equipment worldwide. In the first quarter of 2015, Manitowoc suffered a loss per share of 5 cents due to reduced capital spending by large restaurant chains, lower boom truck and rough-terrain revenues and impact of unfavorable foreign exchange on both Crane and Foodservice segments. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

WeissLaw LLP: Towers Watson & Co. Under Legal Investigation

WeissLaw LLP: Towers Watson & Co. Under Legal Investigation PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 1, 2015 NEW YORK , July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The fairness of the proposed sale of Towers Watson & Co. (“TW,” or the “Company”) to Willis Group Holdings PLC (“WSH”) is being investigated by WeissLaw LLP, a national class action, shareholder rights law firm, for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of TW […]

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Level 3 Acquires DDoS Mitigation Company Black Lotus

Level 3 Acquires DDoS Mitigation Company Black Lotus Acquisition Enhances Level 3’s Security Product Portfolio PR Newswire BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 1, 2015 BROOMFIELD, Colo. , July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Global telecommunications provider Level 3 Communications, Inc. […]

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vrs VeriClaim acquires Certo

vrs VeriClaim acquires Certo PR Newswire LONDON, July 1, 2015 LONDON , July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Specialist loss adjuster vrs VeriClaim, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., today completed its acquisition of Certo chartered loss adjusters to develop its third-party administration and commercial loss adjusting capability in the UK and beyond. As part of the transaction, Certo’s team of 70 colleagues, operating from offices in Leeds , Birmingham , Glasgow and Brentwood, will join vrs VeriClaim. Certo Managing Director David Harrison will oversee the new VeriClaim TPA business in the UK. […]

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Morgan & Morgan Announces the Investigation of Towers Watson & Co. – TW

Morgan & Morgan Announces the Investigation of Towers Watson & Co. – TW PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 1, 2015 NEW YORK , July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Morgan & Morgan announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Towers Watson & Co. (“Towers Watson” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: TW) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of the Company to Willis Group Holdings PLC for approximately $18 billion . […]

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MAM Software acquires Origin Software Solutions

MAM Software acquires Origin Software Solutions Acquisition strengthens MAM’s e-commerce offering PR Newswire BARNSLEY, England, July 1, 2015 BARNSLEY, England , July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — MAM Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) (the “Company” or “MAM”) today announced the acquisition of Origin Software Solutions Ltd (“Origin”), a UK-based provider of e-commerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket. “With the addition of Origin, MAM Software will be able to provide its global customers with a range of effective B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions,” said Michael Jamieson , MAM Software Group President and Chief Executive Officer […]